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.
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 Sinking of the SS Pacific
The SS Pacific was a sidewheel paddle steamer, which by 1875 had 25 years of service up and down the west coast of the US and Canada. In November of 1875, she collided with the sailing vessel Orpheus, and was fatally damaged. Only two aboard the Pacific survived, and an estimate of 325 perished. It is the greatest loss of life in the history of the waters nicknamed The Graveyard of the Pacific.
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.