The luxury ocean liner RMS Republic of the White Star Line sank in 1909 after being struck by the SS Florida.
Category: Maritime History
The Ancient Uluburun Shipwreck
The Uluburun shipwreck dates from the Late Bronze Age, circa 1300 BCE. It went down off the southern coast of Anatolia, or modern day Türkiye, and was found in 1982 by a sponge diver. Dr. Eric Cline, author of 1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed, joins me for an in-depth interview about Bronze Age civilizations in the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Near East Asia, and the ship that was taking part in a vast trade network between them.
John Paul Jones: Terror of the English
John Paul Jones was a controversial figure, an aggressive commander, and a hero of the American Revolution.
The Cod Wars
The Cod Wars were a series of conflicts that took place between Iceland and Great Britain during the 20th century. Centered around disputes over fishing rights and territorial waters, these confrontations showcased the struggle between Iceland’s efforts to protect its valuable cod fishing industry and Britain’s interests in maintaining access to these fishing grounds.
The SS Arctic
The SS Arctic sank off the coast of Newfoundland in 1854 after colliding with the SS Vesta. Hundreds lost their lives and the crew became notorious for their behavior.
The Fiery Demise of the Georges Philippar
The French luxury liner Georges Philippar was destroyed by fire on her maiden voyage, while returning to France from Japan.
The Lost Lady: The Lady Elgin
The paddlewheel steamer Lady Elgin went down after being rammed by the schooner Augusta in 1860. It remains the greatest disaster in Great Lakes history.
Tragedy & Courage: The Lulworth Hill
The British cargo ship Lulworth Hill was sunk by an Italian U-Boat on 19 March 1943. Two of 47 men on board made it to a cramped life raft. Only 2 of them survived the ordeal.
Captain James Cook
Captain James Cook was one of the most successful explorers and navigators of the 18th century. His scientific discoveries and charting of Pacific islands, New Zealand, and Australia proved invaluable. But his legacy is tarnished with the baggage of colonialism, racism, and conflicts that are still felt today. His three Pacific voyages were legendary, and he would pay for them with his life.
Batavia’s Graveyard – Part 3
The survivors of the Batavia are systematically murdered by Jeronimus Cornelisz and his mutineers. Francisco Pelsaert returns with a rescue ship and the mutineers are defeated by Wiebbe Hayes and his men.