Episode 317
Diving Tudor Shipwrecks
Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr. David Gibbins, maritime archaeologist and author about his work finding wrecks from the early modern period.
Not Just the Tudors · History Hit
April 29, 202444m 21s
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Show Notes
<p>In the 16th and 17th centuries, sailing was a tool of warfare and empire, of conquest and discovery, of trade and travel. But vessels were often lost or wrecked in heavy storms or on unfamiliar routes, through attack and piracy. Many such shipwrecks are still being found. </p><br><p>In this episode of <em>Not Just the Tudors</em>, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to Dr. David Gibbins, maritime archaeologist and author of <em>A History of the World in 12 Shipwrecks</em>. His work as a diver has taken him across the globe, investigating some of history’s most fascinating wrecks.</p><br><p>This episode was edited by Ella Blaxill produced by Rob Weinberg.</p><br><p>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code TUDORS - sign up <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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