
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 | 192 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

As a followup to the last episode in which Rich and guest Ben Railton discuss The Open Boat by Stephen Crane, this is a full reading read by Rich in audiobook style. This story is in the public domain and is not restricted by copyright laws.
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In 1897, journalist and novelist Stephen Crane boarded the SS Commodore, a gunrunning ship bound for Cuba, and nearly didn't survive the trip. When the ship sank off the coast of Florida, Crane spent over 30 hours adrift in a small dinghy with three ... more
In this episode of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs, host Rich Napolitano sits down with Great Lakes historian Rob Alway to uncover the story of the Pere Marquette 18, the flagship rail car ferry that mysteriously sank in Lake Michigan in 1910.
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There’s history, there’s lore, there’s research told by someone you can listen to without wanting to put a screwdriver in your ear! Lol I bet he spells everything correctly as well! Love this. I grew up on Lake Erie and our baby was the Niagara. I’m sure he’s working on that fascinating story since I’ve been singing her praises! Thanx for making my job as a trucker a little easier! These really help pass the time and I love ships!
Really interesting stories, totally engaging.
Many fascinating and well told historical reconstructions, worth browsing the many many episodes
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.
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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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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs launched 4 years ago and published 192 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs include:
1. Rob Alway
2. Andrea Murdoch Alpini
3. Paul Durica
4. Ted Briggs
5. William Dundas
6. Robert Tilburn
7. Bill Thiessen
8. Dom Robinson
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