The SS Atlantic of the White Star Line crashed into the rocks of Nova Scotia on April 1, 1873, killing 550 people. The people of the isolated fishing communities selflessly risked their own lives to rescue hundreds.
The Lost Franklin Expedition
The Franklin Expedition of 1845 was a British voyage led by Sir John Franklin in an attempt to navigate the Northwest Passage. The fate of the expedition remained a mystery for over 150 years until the wrecks of the Erebus and Terror were discovered in 2014 and 2016 respectively.
The World War 2 Royal Navy Assault on the French Navy
In 1940, after Nazi Germany’s Western Europe invasion, France capitulated and became a puppet state, while Britain stood alone against Germany. Concerned about the French Naval fleet surrendering to Germany, Britain proposed an ultimatum to Vichy France, leading to a breakdown in their alliance. The events led to intense battles at Mers-El-Kebir and Dakar involving leading military figures of the period.
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, on November 10, 1975. The ship was caught in a sudden, vicious November gale with 30 foot waves and 90 mile an hour winds.
The RMS Republic
The luxury ocean liner RMS Republic of the White Star Line sank in 1909 after being struck by the SS Florida.
Return to the Andrea Doria
The crew of the D/V Tenacious returns to the wreck of the Andrea Doria with three Italian divers.
Blackbeard and Queen Anne’s Revenge
Blackbeard, whose real name was thought to be Edward Teach or Thatch, was a notorious English pirate who terrorized the American colonies and the West Indies during the early 18th century, known for his fearsome appearance and ruthless tactics.
Rowing For Change: Salty Science
In December 2023, the women of the Salty Science team will row 3000 miles unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean, participating in the “World’s Toughest Row.” Starting in the Canary Islands and ending at Antigua, they will row unsupported and be completely self-sufficient. They have committed their lives to understanding the threats facing our oceans and are raising money for three amazing organizations that are fighting to protect our oceans and its resources. The four women of Salty Science are a multigenerational team of marine scientists connected through years of research, mentorship, and education, and have a common penchant for pushing our limits
The Wrecks of North Sentinel Island
North Sentinel Island is one of the most isolated places on earth. Its people do not welcome visitors and fiercely protect their island.
Maritime Pilot Captain Carolyn Kurtz
Captain Carolyn Kurtz has been piloting at the Port of Tampa since 1995 and is the first ever female maritime pilot in Florida.