Great Lakes Shipwrecks Episodes

The rail car ferry Pere Marquette sank under mysterious circumstances in Lake Michigan in 1910.

The SS Eastland capsized in the Chicago River killing 844 people in 1915.

The Lac La Belle was lost in 1872 on Lake Michigan and found 150 years later.

Author John U. Bacon joins Rich to discuss his new book and the true stories behind the Captain and crew of the famed ship.

The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975.

Maritime folk musician and tall ship captain Tom Kastle talks about his career.

Researchers from the University of Rhode Island have mapped numerous shipwrecks in Lake Ontario

The SS Western Reserve sank on August 30, 1892, with 27 of 28 on board lost.

The pleasure yacht Wawinet went down on September 21, 1942 in Georgian Bay, Ontario, killing 25 of the 42 on board.

The cargo ship Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior in 1958, prompting Gordon Lightfoot's legendary song.

In the early morning hours of September 8, 1860, the beautiful sidewheel paddle steamer The Lady Elgin was rammed by the schooner Augusta during a violent gale on Lake Michigan. Over 300 passengers and crew lost their lives, including many members of the Irish Union Guard of Milwaukee's Third Ward. Residents of Winnetka, Highwood, and other nearby communities sprung into action, rescuing survivors from the shores or recovering bodies to be identified. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napol...

On July 24th, 1915, the SS Eastland rolled on its side in the Chicago River, just 19 feet from the dock, killing 844 people. The ship, along with 4 others were scheduled to transport over 7000 employees of the Western Electric company to a fun-filled day at the company's annual outing. Paul Durica, Director of Exhibitions at the Chicago History Museum joins me. Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at ⁠https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com⁠. Original theme m...