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Lost Franklin Expedition w/NEW UPDATES
May 12, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
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| 5/12/26 | ![]() Lost Franklin Expedition w/NEW UPDATES | This replay of episode 35 includes new updates! A 2026 research study has positively identified remains of four men from the Franklin Expedition using DNA analysis. Also, updates about what has been found at the wrecks of HMS Terror and HMS Erebus. The Franklin Expedition of 1845 was a British voyage led by Sir John Franklin in an attempt to navigate the Northwest Passage, a coveted sea route through the Arctic. Comprising two ships, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, the expedition aimed to explore uncharted territories but tragically ended in disaster. The ships became trapped in ice off King William Island, and all the crew members perished. Despite numerous search missions, 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, shedding light on the hardships faced by the crew, including exposure, starvation, and lead poisoning from poorly preserved food cans, contributing to their demise. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried. **No AI was used during the production of this episode.** For ad-free listening, access to exclusive bonus episodes, and free perks, please subscribe to the Officer's Club! Join on Patreon Join on Apple Podcasts Love the podcast? Show your support at BuyMeACoffee.com/shipwreckspod. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs tee shirts, hats, and other items are available at shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 54m 30s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | ![]() The USS Jeannette: Shattered Ambitions (Part 2) | The USS Jeannette expedition (1879–1881) is remembered as one of the most tragic and compelling stories in maritime history, blending ambition, endurance, and survival against the odds. Financed by James Gordon Bennett Jr. and undertaken by the United States Navy, the expedition aimed to reach the North Pole via the Bering Strait in search of the theorized open polar sea. Commanded by George Washington De Long, a crew of 33 men departed San Francisco in 1879, only to become trapped in Arctic pack ice shortly after entering the polar region. For nearly two years, the Jeannette drifted helplessly across the frozen expanse before being crushed by ice in 1881, leaving the crew stranded on the drifting floes of the East Siberian Sea. What followed was a harrowing struggle for survival, as the men attempted to reach Siberia in three small boat parties after becoming separated in a violent storm. Ultimately, only 13 survived, while De Long and many others perished in the unforgiving Siberian wilderness. The historical record was preserved through De Long’s recovered logbooks, and this story of polar exploration, shipwreck, and human endurance offers an exhaustive account of one of history’s most ill-fated Arctic expeditions. Much of the research for this 2-part series comes from George De Long's extensive records. You can read them in their entirety here: https://archive.org/details/voyageofjeannett01delo/mode/2up For ad-free listening, access to exclusive bonus episodes, and free perks, please subscribe to the Officer's Club! Join on Patreon Join on Apple Podcasts This episode was written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried. **No AI was used during the production of this episode.** Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs tee shirts, hats, and other items are available at shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 30m 36s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | ![]() The USS Jeannette: Shattered Ambitions (Part 1) | The USS Jeannette expedition (1879–1881) is remembered as one of the most tragic and compelling stories in maritime history, blending ambition, endurance, and survival against the odds. Financed by James Gordon Bennett Jr. and undertaken by the United States Navy, the expedition aimed to reach the North Pole via the Bering Strait in search of the theorized open polar sea. Commanded by George Washington De Long, a crew of 33 men departed San Francisco in 1879, only to become trapped in Arctic pack ice shortly after entering the polar region. For nearly two years, the Jeannette drifted helplessly across the frozen expanse before being crushed by ice in 1881, leaving the crew stranded on the drifting floes of the East Siberian Sea. What followed was a harrowing struggle for survival, as the men attempted to reach Siberia in three small boat parties after becoming separated in a violent storm. Ultimately, only 13 survived, while De Long and many others perished in the unforgiving Siberian wilderness. The historical record was preserved through De Long’s recovered logbooks, and this story of polar exploration, shipwreck, and human endurance offers an exhaustive account of one of history’s most ill-fated Arctic expeditions. Much of the research for this 2-part series comes from George De Long's extensive records. You can read them in their entirety here: https://archive.org/details/voyageofjeannett01delo/mode/2up For ad-free listening, access to exclusive bonus episodes, and free perks, please subscribe to the Officer's Club! Join on Patreon Join on Apple Podcasts This episode was written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried. **No AI was used during the production of this episode.** Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs tee shirts, hats, and other items are available at shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 32m 33s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Japanese Hell Ships with Jenny Chan | Hell Ships is the name given to prisoner of war transport ships used by the Empire of Japan during World War 2. These ships were truly nightmarish. Thousands of POWs were crammed shoulder to shoulder in the holds of these ships, in brutal heat, unsanitary conditions, with rancid water, limited food, and no room to lie down. These ships were also unmarked, and were often targeted by Allied planes, ships, and submarines. Rich and guest Jenny Chan discuss Hell Ships and other atrocities during the war in the Pacific. Rich is joined by Jenny Chan, who is the co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education. Learn more at pacificatrocities.org. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podchaser, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs merchandise is available at shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 42m 10s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | ![]() The Ghost Ship of the Carroll A. Deering | The 5- masted schooner Carroll A. Deering was discovered abandoned on January 31, 1921, hard aground on the treacherous Diamond Shoals off Cape Hatteras. All crew members had vanished without a trace, leaving behind a fully set table in the galley, personal belongings, and signs that the vessel had been recently occupied, but with its lifeboats missing. The ship’s logs and navigational equipment were also gone. Despite investigations by the United States Coast Guard and speculation ranging from piracy to mutiny or even supernatural causes, no definitive explanation was ever found. The fate of the ship's crew remains a mystery. This episode was written by Madeleine Gassin. Edited and produced by Rich Napolitano. Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 36m 33s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | ![]() The USS Narcissus with Madison from It's a History Podcast | The USS Narcissus was a Union screw tug during the American Civil War, originally built as the stram tug, Mary Cook in 1863. USS Narcissus sank for the first time in 1864 in Mobile Bay, but was refloated, repaired, and put back into service. Her fatal sinking was in 1866, off the coast of Egmont Key, in the mouth of Tampa Bay, Florida. This episode was researched and written by Rich Napolitano and Madison Schmidt..All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. All episodes of It's a History Podcast can be found at itsahistorypodcast.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 24m 01s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | ![]() The Rescue of HMS Rockingham | HMS Rockingham was an armed convoy escort of the Royal Navy during World War 2. Originally built as USS Swasey for the U.S. Navy, she was transferred to the Royal Navy in 1940 as part of the "Destroyers for Bases" deal. On 27 September, 1944, Rockingham struck a mine off the coast of Scotland, requiring a daring rescue in rough seas. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 17m 59s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | ![]() (Bonus) Flotsam & Jetsam: Miss Unsinkable Violet Jessop | Violet Jessop was a stewardess for the White Star Line and survived three maritime disasters. She was on board the RMS Olympic in 1911 when it collided with HMS Hawke, RMS Titanic when it famously sank in 1912, and HMHS Britannic when it struck a German mine in 1916. Her early life in Argentina and later England was a constant struggle, but she survived despite adversity and tragedy. Violet Jessop has been called "Miss Unsinkable" ever since.Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com. **No AI was used in the production of this episode.Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways.Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 13m 09s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | ![]() HMHS Britannic: Titanic's Lost Sister | HMHS Britannic was built by Harland & Wolff for the White Star Line as an OIympic Class ocean liner. Her older sisters were RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic. Britannic never realized the glory of translatlantic passenger service, as she was requisitioned by the Admiralty as a hospital ship for service during World War I. On 21 November 1916, Britannic struck a German mine in the Aegean Sea sank. Thirty sailors and medical staff were lost, but 1,036 survived. As noted in the episode, the following is a link to the article by Mark Churnside and Paul Lee regarding the "Gigantic" name controversy. https://www.paullee.com/titanic/gigantic.php Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 32m 26s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | ![]() The OceanGate Titan Submersible: A Preventable Tragedy - Part 2 | On June 18, 2023, the Titan submersible imploded during a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, killing OceanGate founder and CEO Stockton Rush, ocean explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and civilians Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, and 19 year old Suleman Dawood. Many industry experts warned Stockton Rush of his reckless methods, reliance on untested and unproven materials, and lack of safety standards. This is part 2 of a 2-part series, describing the creation of a second Titan hull, problems during testing and scheduled dives, and its three expeditions to the Titanic, culminating in its final, fateful voyage in 2023. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 48m 08s | ||||||
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| 2/24/26 | ![]() The OceanGate Titan Submersible: A Preventable Tragedy - Part 1 | On June 18, 2023, the Titan submersible imploded during a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, killing OceanGate founder and CEO Stockton Rush, ocean explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and civilians Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, and 19 year old Suleman Dawood. Many industry experts warned Stockton Rush of his reckless methods, reliance on untested and unproven materials, and lack of safety standards. This is part 1 of a two-part series, that looks at Stockton Rush's background, the formation of OceanGate, and the development of the Titan submersible, originally named Cyclops II. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member! Join on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod Join through Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/4j60XCG. You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 48m 29s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | ![]() (Bonus) The 1872 Wreck of Lac La Belle | Lac La Belle was a wooden passenger and cargo steamer built in 1864. Her troubled career included several groundings and a collision with another ship that caused her to sink in 1866. After being refloated Lac La Belle was lost in a storm in 1872 on Lake Michigan and remained undiscovered for 150 years. In February 2026, it was announced she had been finally found by shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member! Join on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod Join through Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/4j60XCG. You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 15m 25s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | ![]() The Battle of Jutland w/Chris Sams | Maritime historian Chris Sams joins me to discuss the Battle of Jutland. Fought from 31 May to 1 June 1916 in the North Sea, it was the largest naval engagement of the First World War and the only full-scale clash between Britain’s Royal Navy Grand Fleet and Germany’s High Seas Fleet. Commanded by Admirals Sir John Jellicoe and Sir David Beatty for Britain and Vice Admiral Reinhard Scheer and Admiral Franz von Hipper for Germany, the battle unfolded through a series of dramatic encounters involving battlecruisers and dreadnought battleships. Follow Chris Sams on Substack at https://jerijerod14.substack.com/. Listen to Maritime History with Chris Sams - Live and Unplugged at https://jerijerod14.substack.com/podcast. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com. *No compensation or remuneration was paid to, or paid by, Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs or Rich Napolitano for Mr. Sams to participate in this episode. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member! Join on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod Join through Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/4j60XCG. You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Join the Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Discord Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 47m 06s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() The Wahine Shipwreck & New Zealand's Deadliest Storm | On the morning of April 10, 1968, one of New Zealand’s most infamous maritime disasters unfolded in Wellington Harbour. The TEV Wahine, a modern passenger and vehicle ferry, was driven off course by Cyclone Giselle and wrecked just yards from safety. The ship struck a reef and capsized, killing 51 people and creating a national tragedy. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member! Join on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod Join through Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/4j60XCG. You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Join the Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Discord Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 29m 21s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() Rich's Guest Appearance on Deck Tales [Teaser] | Host of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Rich Napolitano recently appeared as a guest on Deck Tales. Rich talks about how he got started in podcasting, how he chooses episodes and guests, and some of his favforite episodes. This is a just a clip from the much longer full episode of Deck Tales. Sammy Catling is the host of Deck Tales, and a former cruise ship entertainer. He collects the wildest, most hilarious sea stories from those who work on cruise ships, naval vessels, ferries and beyond. Find the Deck Tales on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, wherever you get your podcasts, or at decktales.co.uk. *No compensation or remuneration of any kind was paid to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs or Rich Napolitano by Sam Catling or Deck Tales Podcast. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member! Join on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod Join through Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/4j60XCG. You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Join the Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Discord Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 21m 16s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | ![]() A Record Breaking Row Across the Pacific - Seas The Day 2025 | Seas The Day Ocean Rowing Team – Historic Pacific Crossing (2025) In 2025, the Seas The Day Rowing Team made history when adventurers Miriam Payne and Jess Rowe became the first all-female team ever to row non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. Navigating over 8,200 nautical miles from Lima, Peru to Cairns, Australia in their 9-metre boat named Velocity, Seas The Day not only broke records but raised money for The Outward Bound Trust. Spending 165 days at sea, they battled massive swells, brutal weather, equipment failures, sleep deprivation, and isolation while rowing in shift rotations up to 15 hours a day, and surviving on just a few basic comforts and raw determination. To buy Seas The Day merchandise or make donations for their cause, please visit https://www.seasthedayoceanrowing.com. 👉🏻Follow Seas The Day on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/seastheday2022/ 👉🏻Follow Jess Rowe: https://www.instagram.com/rowe_ventures/ 👉🏻Follow Miriam Payne: https://www.instagram.com/mims_payne/ 👉🏻Outward Bound Trust: https://www.outwardbound.org.uk *No compensation or remuneration of any kind was paid to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and Rich Napolitano for Ms. Rowe's and Ms. Payne's participation in this episode. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member! Join on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod Join through Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/4j60XCG. You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Join the Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Discord Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 00m 36s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | ![]() The Northfleet: Death Without Warning (Bonus) | On January 22, 1873, the British passenger ship Northfleet was anchored in the English Channel, bound for Tasmania, when she was suddenly struck by another vessel in the darkness. Carrying more than 300 people, many of them emigrants, the ship sank within minutes. Lifeboats failed, distress signals went unanswered, and passengers were thrown into icy waters just miles from shore. More than 300 lives were lost, making the Northfleet shipwreck one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters of the 19th century. This is a bonus episode for all listeners of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member! Join on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod Join through Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/4j60XCG. You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Join the Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Discord Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 11m 27s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | ![]() The Secrets of RMS Niagara | The RMS Niagara was a trans-Pacific ocean liner of the Canadian-Australasian Line, lost during World War II after striking a German mine off the coast of New Zealand in 1940. While all on board were evacuated safely, the ship went down with 590 gold bars intended as payment to the United States for war munitions. This episode includes the history of the RMS Niagara, the circumstances of its loss during World War II, and the remarkable salvage effort to recover the gold. The RMS Niagara was one of the most significant shipwrecks of World War 2 involving a passenger ship, and one of the most valuable salvage operations in maritime history. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, tragic loss, and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member! Join on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod Join through Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/4j60XCG. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Join the Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Discord Community! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 32m 30s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | ![]() History's Deadliest Shipwreck: SS Wilhelm Gustloff | 🍾This is the 100th regular episode of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs! ⚓ The SS Wilhelm Gustloff was a cruise ship built by Nazi Germany for the German Labour Front in 1938. It was converted into a hospital ship during World War 2, and then a U-boat training ship. On January 30, 1945, more than 10,000 people, mostly civilian women and children, boarded the Wilhelm Gustloff to escape the advancing Soviet Red Army into East Prussia. She was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea by Soviet submarine S-13. An estimated 9500 people were killed, making the Wilhelm Gustloff the deadliest shipwreck in history. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about tragic loss and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member! Join on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod Join through Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/4j60XCG. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 54m 47s | ||||||
| 1/2/26 | ![]() The Boozy End of the SS Warwick (Bonus) | On the evening of 30 December, 1896, the SS Warwick of the Donaldson Line crashed into the rocks at Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada. All 31 on board escaped safely, and there with no injuries. But the curious locals of Grand Manan soon found the precious cargo in the hold of the Warwick, and had themselves a New Year's Eve celebration to remember. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. Listen Ad-Free, get exclusive bonus episodes, and free Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs merchandise by subscribing at patreon.com/shipwreckspod. Three tiers available! -OR- Listen ad-free on Apple Podcasts! Just find Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs in Apple Podcasts, and click the banner to subscribe. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 14m 21s | ||||||
| 12/30/25 | ![]() Rewind: The Empress of Ireland - Canada's Titanic | This episode originally was published on November 22, 2022. The Empress of Ireland was a luxurious and beautiful steamship of the early 20th century, carrying passengers across the North Atlantic between Quebec City and Liverpool. She and her sister ship, the Empress of Britain, were an important cog during the peak of Canadian immigration. In the early morning hours of 29 May, 1914, the Empress of Ireland collided with the Norwegian ship Storstad in dense fog on the St. Lawrence River. Over 1000 people on the Empress of Ireland perished, and more passengers died than on the Titanic just two years prior. Because of the massive loss of life, she has been called "Canada's Titanic." Dan Conlin, Curator of the Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia joins me as my guest. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. Listen Ad-Free, get exclusive bonus episodes, and free Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs merchandise by subscribing at patreon.com/shipwreckspod. Three tiers available! Listen ad-free on Apple Podcasts! Just find Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs in Apple Podcasts, and click the banner to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 46m 08s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | ![]() MV Estonia replay with NEW UPDATES! | This replay of Episode 4 contains NEW information from a recent report from an investigation that took place from 2021-2025. In 1994 the passenger and vehicle ferry MV Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea during a violent storm. 852 of the 989 on board were lost, despite being in communication with other nearby ships. The cause of the ship's demise remains disputed and controversial. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. Go AD-FREE and get exclusive bonus episodes by becoming a Patreon Officer's Club Member! Join at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod OR directly through Apple Podcasts! Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs merchandise is available at https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 36m 13s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | ![]() Into the Breakers: The Loch Ard Tragedy | The Loch Ard was a 3-masted, iron-hulled clipper of the Loch Line. On the 1st of June 1878, bound from London to Melbourne, it struck the rocks on the isolated coast of Victoria, Australia in a heavy fog. Of the 18 passengers and 36 crew, only 18 year old apprentice Thomas Pearce, and 19 year old Eva Carmichael. Their struggle to survive was made possible by the generosity of the local people of Victoria. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. **No AI was used in the production of this episode. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about tragic loss and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member! Join on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod Join through Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/4j60XCG. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 37s | ||||||
| 12/13/25 | ![]() Join the Officer's Club - Now Through Apple Podcasts! | Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here: https://apple.co/4j60XCG Subscribe on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod You can now join the Officer’s Club through Apple Podcasts! Enjoy ad-free listening and all bonus episodes directly in your Apple Podcasts app for just $4.99 a month. No third party apps, no additional downloads, and no new account sign-ups required. Just find Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs in Apple Podcasts and tap the link to join the Officer’s Club. You can even try it free for 7 days! If you’re already a member of the Officer’s Club on Patreon, nothing has changed, and you don’t have to do anything different. The cost is the same (minus one penny), and the benefits are the same, so no worries. But if you have an Apple device, and don’t want the hassle of using another app or creating another account, you can now listen to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs without any ads, and get access to all bonus episodes - at least two new bonus episodes every month - directly within Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1m 47s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | ![]() Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald | Best selling author John U. Bacon joins me to discuss his new book, Gales of November, and the behind the scenes stories of the crewmembers. We discuss their families, loved ones, and personalities that made up the crew of the famed ship. Gales of November can be purchased at the author's web site, johnubacon.com, Amazon, or wherever books are sold. (No commission is paid to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs.)A video version of this episode is also available. *Disclaimer: A complimentary copy of Gales of November was provided to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs by the publisher. No other compensation, promotional consideration, or remuneration of any kind was paid or will be paid to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs or Rich Napolitano for Mr. Bacon's participation in this episode.**No AI images or voices were used to make this video.Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member ! Join at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Subscribe on YouTube Follow on BlueSky Follow on Threads Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 47m 54s | ||||||
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