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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast
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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast

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.

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Based on a True Story: The Terror & Franklin Expedition
June 18, 2026

Based on a True Story: The Terror & Franklin Expedition

Rich Napolitano and Dan Lefebvre discuss the real history behind The Terror, Season 1.
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90 Seconds to Disaster: The Herald of Free Enterprise
June 16, 2026

90 Seconds to Disaster: The Herald of Free Enterprise

The passenger and vehicle ferry sank 6 March, 1987 after its bow door was left open.
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The Wreck of the Mentor w/Eric Jay Dolin
June 9, 2026

The Wreck of the Mentor w/Eric Jay Dolin

An American whaleship is wrecked in a storm and its sailors stranded in Palau.
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(Bonus) The Curious Case of the Glenesslin
June 2, 2026

(Bonus) The Curious Case of the Glenesslin

The Glenesslin mysteriously crashed into the cliffs of Oregon in calm weather.
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The Doolitte Raid and Unit 731 w/Jenny Chan
May 26, 2026

The Doolitte Raid and Unit 731 w/Jenny Chan

The Doolittle Raid sparked massive retaliation against the Chinese people, with Unit 731 responsible for many atrocities.
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Dr. John Rae: A Scottish Hero
May 19, 2026

Dr. John Rae: A Scottish Hero

He Solved the Greatest Mystery in Arctic History and Then Was Erased From It
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Lost Franklin Expedition w/NEW UPDATES
May 12, 2026

Lost Franklin Expedition w/NEW UPDATES

129 men vanished in the Canadian Arctic, 1845-1848.
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The USS Jeannette: Shattered Ambitions (Part 2)
April 29, 2026

The USS Jeannette: Shattered Ambitions (Part 2)

The scattered parties of the USS Jeannette struggle to survive in the remote Siberian wilderness.
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The USS Jeannette: Shattered Ambitions (Part 1)
April 28, 2026

The USS Jeannette: Shattered Ambitions (Part 1)

The USS Jeannette is one of the most tragic polar expeditions in maritime history.
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Japanese Hell Ships with Jenny Chan
April 21, 2026

Japanese Hell Ships with Jenny Chan

Japanese Hell Ships were notoriously brutal POW transport ships of World War 2.
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  • Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast is ranked #23 in Top 100 Weekly Documentary chart
  • Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast is ranked #32 in Top 100 Monthly Documentary chart
  • Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast is ranked #64 in the Top 100 history Weekly chart
  • Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast is ranked #92 in the Top 100 history Monthly chart