This week it's the tale of the Portuguese galleon Padre Eterno, launched in the Bay of Guanabara in 1663. More the story of a ship that did wreck at some point and the world she inhabited rather than a nuts-and-bolts 'shipwreck' yarn.&...

We've unlocked a bonus episode for everyone, since there's some useful information here for an upcoming main episode dealing with Portugal/Brazil. Sources:Blackburn, Robin. The Making of New World Slavery: From the Baroque to...

This is a short preview of our most recent $3 bonus episode - sign up on Patreon at the $3 Able Seaperson tier for an extra episode each month, or the $5 2nd Mate tier for two extra episodes. Patrons also get main episodes a few day...

We're back to discuss the career of the SS Pacific (not that one, the other one!) We'll even throw in a rail disaster for free. Sources:

Here we have the long-awaited conclusion to our epic series on the saga of HMCS Karluk Don't forget that there is a bonus Part V available for patrons, covering Stefansson's later ill-fated attempt at colonizing Wrangel Isl...