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Ep 47The Building of RMS Titanic

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today we are covering the building of RMS Titanic and all of the design, architectural, and engineering decisions that went into the making of this ship! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Shipwreck Sunday!Works CitedArchbold, Rick, and Robert D. Ballard. The Lost Ships of Robert Ballard: An Unforgettable Underwater Tour by the World’s Leading Deep-Sea Explorer. Madison Press Books, 2010.Ballard, Robert D. Robert Ballard’s Titanic: Exploring the Greatest of All Lost Ships. J H Haynes, 2008.“Building the Titanic.” Titanic Facts, Dave, 4 June 2018, https://titanicfacts.net/building-the-titanic/.Casey. “Building the Titanic.” Molly Brown House Museum, 2 Jan. 2012, https://mollybrown.org/building-the-titanic/.Chirnside, Mark. Titanic Stern Wreckage. 2023.Hawley, Brian. RMS Olympic. Amberley Publishing, 2012.Kennedy, Lesley. “Titanic by the Numbers: From Construction to Disaster to Discovery.” History.com, 30 Oct. 2020, https://www.history.com/news/titanic-facts-construction-passengers-sinking-discovery.Lord, Walter. A Night to Remember: The Classic Bestselling Account of the Sinking of the Titanic. Penguin Books, 1981.Marschall, Ken, and Hugh Brewster. Inside the Titanic: A Giant Cutaway Book. Allen & Unwin, 1997.Molony, Senan. Titanic: Why She Collided, Why She Sank, Why She Should Never Have Sailed. Lyons Press, 2021.NIST Reveals How Tiny Rivets Doomed a Titanic Vessel | NIST. 2017, https://www.nist.gov/nist-time-capsule/nist-beneath-waves/nist-reveals-how-tiny-rivets-doomed-titanic-vessel.Pierce, Nicola. Titanic: True Stories of Her Passengers, Crew and Legacy. O’Brien Press, 2018.“RMS Olympic & RMS Britannic.” Ultimate Titanic, kevcummins, 19 Apr. 2021, https://ultimatetitanic.com/rms-olympic-britannic/.Ross, David. Ships Visual Encyclopedia. Amber Books, 2013.Rossignol, Ken. Titanic 1912: The Original News Reporting of the Sinking of the Titanic. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012.Russell, Gareth. The Ship of Dreams the Ship of Dreams: The Sinking of the “Titanic” and the End of the Edwardian Era. William Collins, 2019.“The Ship That Belfast Built.” Nationalgeographic.org, https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/ship-belfast-built. Accessed 6 Apr. 2023.Tikkanen, Amy. “Olympic.” Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Feb. 2023.

Apr 9, 202354 min

The History of the White Star Line

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Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we have something special for you - the History of the White Star Line! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Shipwreck Sunday!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Apr 3, 202332 min

Ep 46The History of RMS Olympic

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today is the beginning of Titanic Month! We are starting with the history of the eldest Olympic-class sister, RMS Olympic! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Shipwreck Sunday!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Apr 2, 202344 min

April Fool's Day Special!

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Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we do something a little different - Derek raids the podcast to give you the history of the magical Yellow Submarine! Happy April Fool's Day! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Apr 1, 202310 min

BEHIND THE SCENES of Shipwreck Sunday!

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Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. This week, I'm still on vacation, and so we are doing a behind the scenes look of everything Shipwreck Sunday! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Mar 26, 20236 min

Our Top 5 Episodes From Our 1st Year!

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Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. This week, I'm on vacation, and so we are doing a short episode on our top 5 episodes from our first year! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Mar 19, 20235 min

SHIPWRECK SUNDAY TRAILER

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Welcome to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, I give you a brief description of what we're all about! Welcome! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Mar 18, 20231 min

Ep 45The Halifax Explosion Part Two: SS Mont-Blanc

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the history of SS Mont-Blanc and her role in the devastating explosion in Halifax in 1917! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Mar 12, 202321 min

Ep 44The Halifax Explosion Part One: SS Imo

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the history of SS Imo and her role in the devastating explosion in Halifax in 1917! Next week, we cover part two from the perspective of SS Mont-Blanc! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Mar 5, 202316 min

Ep 43The History of USS PC-1264

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the history of USS PC-1264, an incredible submarine chaser that protected the East Coast of America from U-boats in World War II! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Feb 26, 202335 min

Ep 42The Sinking of SS Shady Side

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking and grounding of SS Shady Side, a ship owned by Marcus Garvey's Black Star Line! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Feb 19, 202314 min

Ep 41The History of USS Mason DE-529

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the history of USS Mason DE-529, the World War II destroyer escort with a primarily black crew! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Feb 12, 202316 min

Ep 40The History of SS Yarmouth

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the history of SS Yarmouth, the first ship owned by a black-owned shipping line, the Black Star Line! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Feb 5, 202324 min

Ep 39The Sinking of Musashi

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of the Musashi, sister ship of the Yamato! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Jan 29, 202328 min

Ep 38The Sinking of Yamato

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of the Yamato, the largest battleship of World War II! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Jan 22, 202335 min

Ep 37The Sinking of Costa Concordia

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of the Costa Concordia, an Italian cruise ship that capsized in 2012! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!Phone call between De Falco and Schettino: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX_08zcCmx8The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Jan 15, 202326 min

Ep 36The Sinking of São José Paquete Africa

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of the slave ship São José Paquete Africa off the coast of South Africa in 1794! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Jan 8, 202311 min

Ep 35The History of SS Eastland

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the history of SS Eastland, the Speed Queen of the Great Lakes! Happy New Year! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Jan 1, 202328 min

Ep 34The Sinking of Rouse Simmons

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of the Christmas Tree Ship on Lake Michigan in 1912! Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and Happy Holidays no matter what you're celebrating! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Dec 25, 202216 min

Ep 33The Sinking of MS Achille Lauro

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the 1994 fire and subsequent sinking of the MS Achille Lauro! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Dec 18, 202221 min

Ep 32The Sinking of SS El Faro

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the tragic sinking of SS El Faro in Hurricane Joaquin in 2015! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Dec 11, 202227 min

Ep 31The Grounding of MS World Discoverer

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the grounding of MS World Discoverer in 2000! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Dec 4, 202212 min

Ep 30The Sinking of SS Princess Louise

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the capsizing, refloating, and second sinking of the pocket liner turned floating restaurant, SS Princess Louise! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Nov 27, 202211 min

Ep 29The Sinking of K-141 Kursk

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a deep dive into the tragic explosion and sinking of the Soviet submarine, K-141 Kursk! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Nov 20, 202224 min

Ep 28The Sinking of SS Andrea Doria

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a deep dive into the 1956 sinking of SS Andrea Doria, a gorgeous Italian ocean liner! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Nov 13, 202225 min

Ep 27The Sinking of SS Justicia

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of SS Justicia, a requisitioned ship operated by the White Star Line that sank in World War I! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Nov 6, 202214 min

The Disappearance of Mary Celeste

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Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the disappearance of Mary Celeste, a famous ghost ship! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Happy Halloween!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Oct 31, 202225 min

Ep 26The Sinking of SS Arandora Star

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of SS Arandora Star, a Blue Star Liner sunk in WWII and our first ship requested by a listener! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Oct 30, 202223 min

Ep 25The Sinking of SS Laurentic (1908)

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of SS Laurentic, a White Star Line ocean liner famous for chasing down a murderous duo! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Oct 23, 202233 min

Ep 24The Sinking of RMS Empress of Britain

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of RMS Empress of Britain during World War II and the gold that was rumored to be aboard her! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Oct 16, 202220 min

Ep 23The Sinking of MTS Oceanos

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of MTS Oceanos and the story of the most incredible rescue at sea! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Oct 9, 202216 min

Ep 22The Sinking of MS Explorer

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of MS Explorer, the most recent ship sinking due to an iceberg! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Oct 2, 202212 min

Ep 21The Bombing of SS Cap Arcona

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the sinking of SS Cap Arcona, a Nazi prison ship in World War II! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Sep 25, 202217 min

Ep 20The Sinking of SS Edmund Fitzgerald

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a look at the 1975 sinking of SS Edmund Fitzgerald! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Sep 18, 202223 min

Ep 19The Explosion of Sultana

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a deep dive into the explosion and sinking of Sultana, the worst maritime disaster in American history! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Sep 11, 202223 min

The Fate of RMS Queen Mary

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Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. In today's special bonus episode, we explore the uncertain fate of Cunard's RMS Queen Mary! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Sep 11, 202226 min

Ep 18The Sinking of PS General Slocum

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we take a deep dive into the fire and sinking of PS General Slocum! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Sep 4, 202219 min

Ep 17The Capsizing of MS Herald of Free Enterprise

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we look at the capsizing of MS Herald of Free Enterprise in 1987! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! To donate to Disaster Action, visit disasteraction.org.uk!The bow is the very front part of the ship, and the very back end of it is called the stern. The port side is the left and the starboard side is the right. Propellers are sometimes referred to as “screws.” The hull is the metal sides of the ship, the keel is the very bottom of it, and the superstructure is the top deck, usually made of wood. Smokestacks or funnels are large tunnels on top of the ship used to direct steam and smoke away from the deck. Masts are large wooden poles on the deck of the ship, usually used to hoist sails or hold a crow’s nest where crew members can see for miles around the vessel. Beam is a measurement that refers to the width of the ship.

Aug 28, 202215 min

Ep 16The Sinking of RMS Lusitania

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we look at the torpedoing and sinking of RMS Lusitania! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Please also check out our new sister podcast, Slasher Saturday!

Aug 21, 202225 min

Ep 15The Sinking of SS Arctic

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we look at the Collins Lines paddlewheel steamship that tragically sank near Newfoundland, SS Arctic! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Please also check out our new sister podcast, Slasher Saturday!

Aug 14, 202226 min

Quick Update on Shipwreck/SFM

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Hey guys, quick update for the channel/podcast. Wanted to keep you guys as updated as possible! I promise this is not the end, only the beginning and we have many more reasons to continue the shows we have been doing! We wish we could do an episode this week, it's just not in the bag unfortunately. Do tune in next week though because we will be back swinging! Thank you so much for your guy's support, it means the world!

Aug 4, 20221 min

Ep 14The Disappearance of SS Pacific

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we look at the Collins Lines paddlewheel steamship that mysteriously disappeared with all hands on deck, SS Pacific! Tune in next week for part two, where we talk about her tragic sister, SS Arctic, which also disappeared. If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Please also check out our new sister podcast, Slasher Saturday!

Jul 31, 202214 min

Ep 13The Sinking of Essex

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, take a deep dive into the whaling vessel Essex, the ship that inspired the book Moby Dick. If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Please also check out our new sister podcast, Slasher Saturday!

Jul 24, 202224 min

Ep 12The Sinking of RMS Carpathia

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we travel back in time to World War I and see how the rescue ship of RMS Titanic sank - the tragic sinking of Cunard's RMS Carpathia. If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Please also check out our new sister podcast, Slasher Saturday!

Jul 17, 202221 min

Ep 11The Sinking of SS Carl D. Bradley

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we head to the Midwestern United States and look into the tragic sinking of SS Carl D. Bradley, a cargo freighter once known as the Queen of the Lakes! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Please also check out our new sister podcast, Slasher Saturday!

Jul 10, 202223 min

The Decline of the Ocean Liner

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Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. In today's bonus episode, we talk about the decline of ocean liners in the cruise industry! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Please also check out our new sister podcast, Slasher Saturday!

Jul 4, 20227 min

Ep 10The Sinking of RMS Lancastria

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we travel back in time to World War II and discover the worst single-vessel sinking in British maritime history - the sinking of RMS Lancastria! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Please also check out our new sister podcast, Slasher Saturday!Please support the Lancastria Association of Scotland at www.lancastria.org.uk!

Jul 3, 202221 min

Ep 9The Sinking of RMS Empress of Ireland

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we look into the collision and tragic sinking of RMS Empress of Ireland, often referred to as "Canada's Titanic." If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Please also check out our new sister podcast, Slasher Saturday!

Jun 26, 202221 min

Ep 8The Sinking of MV Wilhelm Gustloff

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we look into the failed government evacuation and subsequent sinking of MV Wilhelm Gustloff in World War II! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Please also check out our new sister podcast, Slasher Saturday!

Jun 19, 202225 min

Ep 7The Wild Conspiracies Behind the Sinking of MV Estonia

Welcome back to Shipwreck Sunday! We are excited to share another episode with you. Today, we look into the mind-boggling murders, conspiracy theories, and questionable sinking of MV Estonia in 1994! If you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you're listening, it really does help! Check us out on our YouTube channel, Speed Force Media! Please also check out our new sister podcast, Slasher Saturday!

Jun 12, 202221 min