Episodes
The Secrets of RMS Niagara
The RMS Niagara struck a German mine and sank on January 19th, 1940 with 590 gold bars on board.
History's Deadliest Shipwreck: SS Wilhelm Gustloff
The Wilhelm Gustloff was sunk by a Soviet submarine on Jan 30, 1945, killing almost 10,000 people.
The Boozy End of the SS Warwick
The wreck of SS Warwick in 1896 provided a night to remember for the residents of Grand Manan, New Brunswick.
Rewind: The Empress of Ireland - Canada's Titanic
The Empress of Ireland sank May 29, 1914, killing 1,014 people.
MV Estonia replay with NEW UPDATES!
In 1994, the MV Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea after its bow visor detached and the car deck flooded.
Into the Breakers: The Loch Ard Tragedy
Only 2 of 54 survive when the Loch Ard struck the rocks on the coast of Victoria.
Join the Officer's Club - Now Through Apple Podcasts!
Subscribe to the Officer's Club on Patreon, or now also on Apple Podcasts!
Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Author John U. Bacon joins Rich to discuss his new book and the true stories behind the Captain and crew of the famed ship.
Project Mayflower: The Story of Mayflower II
The Mayflower II is a full-scale replica of the 1620 historic ship, built in England and sailed to Plymouth, MA in 1957.
The Whaleship Essex
Discover the 1821 whaleship Essex disaster—an epic tale of survival, a whale attack at sea, and the real-life inspiration behind Moby-Dick.
Captain's Dinner: The Story of the Mignonette
4 men are stranded in a small lifeboat in the south Atlantic after their ship sinks in a storm. One man is sacrificed so the others may live.
Yarmouth Castle Burning
The Deadliest Passenger Ship Disaster off the Coast of the United States Since 1934
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - 50th Anniversary
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975.
The Star of Bengal: Alaska's Forgotten Tragedy
The Star of Bengal was ran aground in Alaska on Sept 20, 1908 with the loss of 111 people.
Lost on Lake Michigan: SS Andaste
The SS Andaste and its entire crew were lost in 1929 on Lake Michigan.
Catching up with Real Pirate Capt. Tonz
Retired marine captain and pirate Capt. Tonz shares stories from his career.
Sir Ernest Shackleton: The Boss - Part 2
Ernest Shackleton and crew struggle to survive after the Endurance sinks in the Weddell Sea.
Sir Ernest Shackleton: The Boss - Part 1
Sir Ernest Shackleton was an Anglo-Irish explorer best known for his daring Antarctic expeditions during the Heroic Age of Polar Exploration.
Bonus: US Navy Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Scott Baxter
Scott Baxter was part of the search and rescue mission for the Marine Electric.
Ship's Log: The Marine Electric - The Shipwreck That Changed the Coas…
The Marine Electric sank during a storm in 1983, killing 31 of 34 on board.
The Murder of Kim Wall - The Submarine Case
Swedish journalist Kim Wall was murdered in 2017 by Peter Madsen on board his private submarine.
Sea Shanties and Tall Ships with Captain Tom Kastle
Maritime folk musician and tall ship captain Tom Kastle talks about his career.
Bonus: The Music of Captain Tom Kastle
Captain Tom Kastle performs three of his maritime songs.
The Sinking of RMS Lusitania - Part 2
The Lusitania is tragically sunk by a German U-boat, triggering worldwide outrage.