For ad-free listening, subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. The Steamship Pulaski was an American steam packet that exploded on June 14, 1838, 40 miles off the coast of North Carolina. The explosion occurred around 11 PM on the night of June 14,1838, while the ship was traveling from Charleston, South Carolina to Baltimore, Maryland. The explosion caused the ship to break in two and sink within an hour, killing 128 people and saving about 66. Survivor Rebecca Lamar published an account of the disaster in 1854, titled, "The Loss of the Steamer Pulaski." Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod. For images, show notes, and sources related to this episode, please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2024/02/11/steamship-pulaski/.

Support the show! Join https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod for ad-free listening and other great perks. The sinking of the SS El Faro on October 1, 2015 was a devastating maritime disaster that occurred during Hurricane Joaquin. The American cargo ship, owned by TOTE Maritime, was en route from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it encountered the powerful hurricane, leading to a distress call reporting a hull breach and severe listing. All 33 crew members tragically lost their lives, prompting investigations that revealed a combination of factors, including decisions made by the captain, malfunctioning equipment, safety concerns, and maintenance issues, all contributing to the disaster. The sinking of El Faro was the worst US commercial shipping disaster since the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975. Visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/?p=1175 for a photo gallery, suggested reading, and sources related to this episode. Official Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs merchandise is available at https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com! Check it out, and help support the show. Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried. Please visit https://se for more info.

Subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod for ad free access to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and all the fantastic podcast of Into History. Real, modern-day pirate Capt. Tonz has led an adventurous and dangerous life on the seas, and has many stories to tell. From a young age, Capt. Tonz struck out on his own as a mariner and learned the tricks of his trade. Capt. Tonz gives us a little taste of his life-story, and you can hear the rest on his own podcast, Original Pirate Material. Visit https://www.captaintonz.com for more. Please follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod. Visit https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com for official podcast merch! Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.

For ad-free access to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and other history podcasts, subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. Special guest: Maritime historian Kirby Ross. The SS Atlantic disaster occurred on April 1, 1873, when the British steamship SS Atlantic, carrying over 900 passengers and crew, struck rocks off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. The ship was en route from Liverpool, England, to New York City but faced severe weather conditions and navigational errors that led to its tragic demise. The impact caused the vessel to quickly sink, resulting in the loss of around 550 lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters of its time. Despite rescue efforts by local residents, the combination of rough seas, inadequate life-saving equipment, and the remote location of the wreck contributed to the high death toll, leaving a haunting legacy in maritime history. Original theme music by https://sean.sigfried.se. https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com.

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. For show notes, photos, and sources please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2022/09/20/estonia-ep4/. For ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive events, a private Discord community and other great perks, please subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. Original theme music by https://sean.sigfried.se.

Support the show! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod for ad-free listening and more great perks. 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 129 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. For show notes and photo gallery, please visit https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/ Original theme music by https://sean.sigfried.se.

This episode was originally released on September 6, 2022. For ad-free access to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and other great history podcasts, subscribe to Into History at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. On the morning of May 9, 1980, the large freighter Summit Venture smashed into the Sunshine Skyway Bridge while entering Tampa Bay, Florida. The center section of the southbound span was destroyed, killing 35 motorists. This is the story of how it happened, and the tragedy it left in its wake. Rich's guest co-host for this episode is his wife Dawn Napolitano. Both Rich and Dawn grew up in the Tampa Bay area and emember this event when it happened. For episodes, show notes, and photos please visit https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.

Listen to this episode ad-free. Go to https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod and subscribe. 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. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. Follow Shipwreck and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod. Official Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/ Original theme music is by https://sean.sigfried.se. For images and sources releated to this episode please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2023/11/24/the-world-war-2-royal-navy-assault-on-the-french-navy/.

Subscribe to Into History for ad-free access to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and many other great history podcasts. Also get bonus content, exclusive events, and private community. https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was an American Great Lakes freighter that sank in Lake Superior during a storm on November 10, 1975. The ship's crew of 29 men were all lost. She was the largest ship on North America's Great Lakes when it was launched on June 7, 1958. It remains the largest ship to have sunk in the Great Lakes. The Fitzgerald's mysterious demise inspired Gordon Lightfoot's hit song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” (1976), which helped make it the most famous shipwreck in the Great Lakes. The Fitzgerald's wreckage is in two pieces at the bottom of Lake Superior. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point has a bell on display as a memorial to the lost crew. For photos and sources please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2023/11/13/the-wreck-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald/. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. Original theme music by https://sean.sigfried.se.

The RMS Queen Mary has had a long and storied past as an ocean liner, transport ship during the war, and now as a museum ship. Undoubtedly, the ship has seen many deaths in board, and note then a few tales have been told of paranormal experiences in her halls. Joining Rich for this episode as co-host is his wife Dawn Napolitano. Voice acting by Allen Nail. For ad-free access, bonus content, and exclusive events to many fantastic history podcasts, subscribe to Into History at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod.