
A maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, maritime disasters, and seafaring legends. Hear tragic stories of loss, as well as heroic tales of triumph. Host Rich Napolitano explores maritime history like you've never heard, including occasional guests such as authors, historians, mariners, divers, and archaeologists. If you love history, you will love Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 181 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureHistory | |||

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I had the misfortune to start with this episode. The female narrator is just awful. She can barely read any sentence longer than 7 words. I’ll try it again, but starting out it’s good info and amateurish presentation.
Unsure of what to expect… I’ve been blown away. Research for the episodes are superb. perfect “podcaster voice” that’s smooth and easy to listen to. The story telling is vivid and detailed. I am always looking forward to a new episode.. especially the longer ones covering old historical wrecks/disasters.
I just discovered Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs. It's both entertaining and informative. Looking forward to future episodes.
I look forward to listening everytime it comes out. Keep up the good work!
This is an awesome podcast! While I am a member of the Titanic Historical Society, I consider myself among the rankest of landlubbers, (that is, I identify with terra-firma, I don’t smell) I enjoy reading (or watching) about maritime ‘incidents’ or disasters. And this podcast is very well researched and presented. It has very quickly become one of my favourites!
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A maritime history show focused on shipwrecks, disasters, and seafaring legends, hosted by Rich Napolitano. Episodes blend dramatic storytelling with historical context, underwater archaeology, and interviews with guests such as authors, historians, mariners, divers, and archaeologists. The format often centers on lesser-known events, broader historical backdrops, and the human stories behind maritime tragedies, with occasional collaborations from co-hosts on specific episodes. Noteworthy is the solo-host storytelling voice combined with well-researched narrative, and a mix of global wrecks and classic maritime mysteries that appeal to history buffs, divers, and curious listeners alike.
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Recent guests on Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs include:
1. Jenny Chan
2. Chris Sams
3. Dan Conlin
4. Richard A. Stone
5. Adam Cohen
6. John U. Bacon
7. Ronan Rooney
8. Jennifer Keefer
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