THE SEA CAPTAIN Mary Ann Patten
About this episode
The episode tells the incredible true story of Mary Ann Patten, a pregnant teenager who led a ship through a storm in 1857.
It's 1857. A clipper ship is headed into a monster storm at Cape Horn- the most dangerous waters on earth. The captain is in a coma; the first mate is locked up in the brig. Who can lead the ship through the jaws of death? Mary Ann Patten, a pregnant 19-year-old from the Boston slums, that's who! Katie brings us a love story and incredible adventure- and all of it really happened. Our guest is bestselling biographer (and sailor!) Tilar Mazzeo, author of The Sea Captain's Wife. _________________________________ What'sHerName TOURS are open for registration - come join us! Music in this episode: "Monumental Journey" by Jesse Gallagher; "Drunken Sailor" by Cooper Cannell; "Rolling Hills" by Sir Cubworth; "American Frontiers" by Aaron Kenny; "Golden Cage," "Frightmare," "Midnight Trace," and "Devil's Organ" by Jimena Contreras; "Fall of the Solar King" by Twin Musicom; "Sea of Doom" by Doug Maxwell; "Tributary" by Lish Grooves; with clips from Sea Songs Medley 1913 at the Library of Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Katie Nelson, Olivia Meikle
Guest: Tilar Mazzeo
Topics covered
- adventure
- maritime history
- female leadership
- 19th century
- biography
Keywords
- Mary Ann Patten
- Cape Horn
- Tilar Mazzeo
- The Sea Captain's Wife
- 19th century sailing
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Sea Captain's Wife
Places: Cape Horn
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