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THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘As gripping as any thriller. History doesn't get any better than this’ BILL BRYSON ’A brilliant read … Game of Thrones but in the real world’ ANTHONY HOROWITZ PICKED AS A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 BY THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE GUARDIAN, THE DAILY MAIL AND...

Titanic: Ship of Dreams is the new podcast from the award winning Noiser Network. Join host Paul McGann as he explores life and death on the most infamous ship in history. You'll be right there on board - mingling with the first-class passengers in their opulent surrounds and rubbing shoulders with the passengers down in steerage. Setting sail from Southampton, chugging across the Atlantic, striking the iceberg and sinking into the icy depths... We'll hear the harrowing tales of the victims and the testimonies of the lucky survivors. And Paul explores his own family story, following his great ...

When people think of the Great War, their minds often drift to the horrors of trenches, barbed wire, and relentless machine gun fire. Yet, the seas were equally tumultuous, with ships playing pivotal roles in military engagements during the early 20th century. Stories of the Ships is a captivating 1919 collection of first-person accounts from those who braved the battles of World War I on the water. This compelling narrative offers listeners a richer understanding of the conflicts that shaped the most devastating war in history. Lewis Ransome Freeman (1878 – 1960), an American explorer, ...

The riveting story of one of the most calamitous voyages in Australian history, the plague-stricken sailing ship Ticonderoga that left England for Victoria with 800 doomed emigrants on board. For more than a century and a half, a grim tale has passed down through Michael Veitch’s family: the story of the Ticonderoga, a clipper ship that sailed from Liverpool in August 1852, crammed with poor but hopeful emigrants - mostly Scottish victims of the Clearances and the potato famine. A better life, they believed, awaited them in Australia.

Set against the backdrop of an ocean-going steamer in the late 19th century, Ghost Ship takes readers on a captivating journey that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural. As the bewildered officers navigate their course, they repeatedly encounter a mysterious vessel charting an impossible path. This intricately crafted narrative delves into the complexities of life at sea, weaving suspense and intrigue throughout. (Summary by N.H)

Dive into the haunting world of William Clark Russell, a master of maritime tales whose own experiences as a sailor in the British Navy fuel his riveting storytelling. Death Ship stands as a pinnacle of his maritime ghost stories, weaving the legendary tale of the cursed Flying Dutchman‚a ghostly vessel doomed to sail the seas for eternity, bringing chaos to all who encounter it. Meet Geoffrey Fenton, an unfortunate soul who crosses paths with this spectral ship and finds himself ensnared in its eerie grasp. As his harrowing adventure unfolds, Geoffrey faces treacherous storms, ruthless ...

A stunning behind-the-curtain look into the last years of the illegal transatlantic slave trade in the United States.

An extraordinary story of survival and alliance during World War II: the icy journey of four Allied ships crossing the Arctic to deliver much needed supplies to the Soviet war effort. On the fourth of July, 1942, four Allied ships traversing the Arctic separated from their decimated convoy to...

These are the sea stories that nobody has ever written down or will write down. You may not believe them all, but you will be entertained by them all. These stories are mostly from Seafarers so there is some salty language. Tuck the kids into their racks, make them sweep the deck, or send them down to the engine room to look for a bucket of steam. These stories are from old folks and young people alike. I am bored on watch and want to hear something new, tell me a sea story...

From true crime to the truly weird. We cover, investigate and explore strange but true stories from all over Ohio and the Great Lakes. 

Ship Sagas explores the lore and legends of nautical history.

Owen Chase (October 7, 1797 – March 7, 1869) served as the First Mate of the ill-fated whale ship Essex, which met a tragic fate when it was rammed and sunk by a sperm whale on October 28, 1820. In the aftermath, Chase penned the gripping account titled Narrative of the Most Extraordinary and Distressing Shipwreck of the Whale-Ship Essex, published in 1821. This harrowing tale not only chronicles the desperate survival of the crew but also served as a profound inspiration for Herman Melvilles iconic novel, Moby-Dick. (Summary from Wikipedia)

When the iconic Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, tragedy struck and questions began. Two young cadets lost their lives, and investigators are now unraveling what led to the crash. This story dives into the history, the heartbreak, and the broader implications of the stunning incident in New York Harbor. For more powerful and thought-provoking stories, visit: https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ — explore the unexpected.Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/3FRTQiW

John Valliant's essay about the sinking of the Fantome, a Caribbean pleasure cruiser, during Hurricane Mitch in 1998, and the subsequent lawsuit. The disaster was the Atlantic’s worst sailing accident in over forty years.

Join the Steamship Historical Society of America for tales of ships that reshaped our history as the country transitioned from sail to steam and beyond. Using exclusive oral histories and primary resources straight from our extensive archives, we focus on the vessels, crew and passengers that revolutionized the way that we traveled, traded and immigrated. Steam ahead with us as we navigate the waters of America’s rich maritime heritage.

What’s worse than death? How about meeting your end on the high seas, marooned, while sharks swim hungrily by? Or being trapped in a toppled ship in the middle of a bustling city? Set sail with Charlotte and Patrick as these landlubbers delve into the depths of history to find the weirdest, scariest and just plain stupidest marine disasters in history. Show art provided by Stevie Jude.

The development of sailing ships through their role in the exploration of the planet and their exploitation of the great trades that made the modern world, The series includes information on how a sailing ship works, its strengths and weaknesses, and how they made their way around the world. It traces their development from the fragile caravels that first made their way down the coast of Africa, to the world-circling clippers of the gold rush era and the mighty windjammers of the nitrate trade. The narrative examines how they revealed the East to Europe and how big the world actually was and ...

100 Famous War Ships

Welcome to Up Ship! The Airship History Podcast. I'm Nick Rogers and I will be your captain on this long-haul flight through the fascinating history of the most awe-inspiring and ethereal aircraft ever conceived – the airship. We will navigate from the earliest days of airships, through the violent days of the First World War into the Golden Age of the great airships of the 1920s and 30s, and beyond. We'll fly around the world on the Graf Zeppelin, travel to the North Pole with Roald Amundsen, escort World War 2 convoys in US Navy airships and much, much more. And of course, we will examine ...

Narrated by Midshipman Arthur Dunn, this podcast brings to life the gripping memoirs of Captain Tucker, a Continental Navy hero from the Revolutionary War. From his logbook, we trace five extraordinary years of naval warfare, daring exploits, and personal sacrifice. Join us as we delve into an era of tumultuous conflict, where Captain Tuckers strategic brilliance played a crucial role in supplying the Revolutionary army with ammunition and stores, much of it captured from the enemy. This podcast aims not only to celebrate Captain Tuckers bravery but also to shine a light on the forgotten ...