In this episode we go deep into the history books to discuss the deadliest maritime disaster we've covered up to this point. Sources: Elendil the Tall. Akallabêth. Barahir Books, 3321 SA.Tolkien, J.R.R.

Here is a short clip from our most recent 2nd Mate Tier bonus episode: 'The Ignoble Means by Which That Wealth Was Accumulated' - The Slaving Brig Henriqueta and the Illicit Slave Trade to Brazil *(the full episode is abou...

This week we have the story of the jackup rig Kolskaya, lost in the Sea of Okhotsk in December 2011. Sources: "Буровая платформа Кольская - трагедия и надежда." www.kolskaya.com"How do jackup rigs ...

This week we are discussing a smashingly successful air attack conducted by the Empire of Japan in December 1941 (but not that one).Jump to around 14:30 to get right to the actionSources:Bell, Christopher M. “The ‘...

It's all regional rivalries and riverine wrecks this week as we discuss the sidewheel steamer Empire of Troy (1843 - 1853).*jump to around [13:00] if you want to dive right in to the main part of the episodeSources: