Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs
Rich Napolitano
Tales of mishaps, misfortune, and misadventure
- 13 minutes 9 seconds(Bonus) Flotsam & Jetsam: Miss Unsinkable Violet Jessop
Violet Jessop was a stewardess for the White Star Line and survived three maritime disasters. She was on board the RMS Olympic in 1911 when it collided with HMS Hawke, RMS Titanic when it famously sank in 1912, and HMHS Britannic when it struck a German mine in 1916. Her early life in Argentina and later England was a constant struggle, but she survived despite adversity and tragedy. Violet Jessop has been called "Miss Unsinkable" ever since.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com.
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17 March 2026, 9:00 am - 32 minutes 26 secondsHMHS Britannic: Titanic's Lost Sister
HMHS Britannic was built by Harland & Wolff for the White Star Line as an OIympic Class ocean liner. Her older sisters were RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic. Britannic never realized the glory of translatlantic passenger service, as she was requisitioned by the Admiralty as a hospital ship for service during World War I. On 21 November 1916, Britannic struck a German mine in the Aegean Sea sank. Thirty sailors and medical staff were lost, but 1,036 survived.
As noted in the episode, the following is a link to the article by Mark Churnside and Paul Lee regarding the "Gigantic" name controversy. https://www.paullee.com/titanic/gigantic.php
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10 March 2026, 9:00 am - 48 minutes 8 secondsThe OceanGate Titan Submersible: A Preventable Tragedy - Part 2
On June 18, 2023, the Titan submersible imploded during a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, killing OceanGate founder and CEO Stockton Rush, ocean explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and civilians Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, and 19 year old Suleman Dawood. Many industry experts warned Stockton Rush of his reckless methods, reliance on untested and unproven materials, and lack of safety standards.
This is part 2 of a 2-part series, describing the creation of a second Titan hull, problems during testing and scheduled dives, and its three expeditions to the Titanic, culminating in its final, fateful voyage in 2023.
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26 February 2026, 12:40 pm -
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- 48 minutes 29 secondsThe OceanGate Titan Submersible: A Preventable Tragedy - Part 1
On June 18, 2023, the Titan submersible imploded during a voyage to the wreck of the Titanic, killing OceanGate founder and CEO Stockton Rush, ocean explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, and civilians Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, and 19 year old Suleman Dawood. Many industry experts warned Stockton Rush of his reckless methods, reliance on untested and unproven materials, and lack of safety standards.
This is part 1 of a two-part series, that looks at Stockton Rush's background, the formation of OceanGate, and the development of the Titan submersible, originally named Cyclops II.
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Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com.
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24 February 2026, 10:00 am -
- 15 minutes 25 seconds(Bonus) The 1872 Wreck of Lac La Belle
Lac La Belle was a wooden passenger and cargo steamer built in 1864. Her troubled career included several groundings and a collision with another ship that caused her to sink in 1866. After being refloated Lac La Belle was lost in a storm in 1872 on Lake Michigan and remained undiscovered for 150 years. In February 2026, it was announced she had been finally found by shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com.
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19 February 2026, 11:00 am -
- 47 minutes 6 secondsThe Battle of Jutland w/Chris Sams
Maritime historian Chris Sams joins me to discuss the Battle of Jutland. Fought from 31 May to 1 June 1916 in the North Sea, it was the largest naval engagement of the First World War and the only full-scale clash between Britain’s Royal Navy Grand Fleet and Germany’s High Seas Fleet. Commanded by Admirals Sir John Jellicoe and Sir David Beatty for Britain and Vice Admiral Reinhard Scheer and Admiral Franz von Hipper for Germany, the battle unfolded through a series of dramatic encounters involving battlecruisers and dreadnought battleships.
Follow Chris Sams on Substack at https://jerijerod14.substack.com/.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com.
*No compensation or remuneration was paid to, or paid by, Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs or Rich Napolitano for Mr. Sams to participate in this episode.
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17 February 2026, 10:00 am -
- 29 minutes 21 secondsThe Wahine Shipwreck & New Zealand's Deadliest Storm
On the morning of April 10, 1968, one of New Zealand’s most infamous maritime disasters unfolded in Wellington Harbour. The TEV Wahine, a modern passenger and vehicle ferry, was driven off course by Cyclone Giselle and wrecked just yards from safety. The ship struck a reef and capsized, killing 51 people and creating a national tragedy.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried, and you can find him at https://www.seansigfried.com.
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3 February 2026, 10:00 am -
- 21 minutes 16 secondsRich's Guest Appearance on Deck Tales [Teaser]
Host of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Rich Napolitano recently appeared as a guest on Deck Tales. Rich talks about how he got started in podcasting, how he chooses episodes and guests, and some of his favforite episodes. This is a just a clip from the much longer full episode of Deck Tales.
Sammy Catling is the host of Deck Tales, and a former cruise ship entertainer. He collects the wildest, most hilarious sea stories from those who work on cruise ships, naval vessels, ferries and beyond. Find the Deck Tales on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, wherever you get your podcasts, or at decktales.co.uk.
*No compensation or remuneration of any kind was paid to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs or Rich Napolitano by Sam Catling or Deck Tales Podcast.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
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29 January 2026, 7:11 pm -
- 1 hour 36 secondsA Record Breaking Row Across the Pacific - Seas The Day 2025
Seas The Day Ocean Rowing Team – Historic Pacific Crossing (2025) In 2025, the Seas The Day Rowing Team made history when adventurers Miriam Payne and Jess Rowe became the first all-female team ever to row non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean. Navigating over 8,200 nautical miles from Lima, Peru to Cairns, Australia in their 9-metre boat named Velocity, Seas The Day not only broke records but raised money for The Outward Bound Trust. Spending 165 days at sea, they battled massive swells, brutal weather, equipment failures, sleep deprivation, and isolation while rowing in shift rotations up to 15 hours a day, and surviving on just a few basic comforts and raw determination. To buy Seas The Day merchandise or make donations for their cause, please visit https://www.seasthedayoceanrowing.com. 👉🏻Follow Seas The Day on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/seastheday2022/ 👉🏻Follow Jess Rowe: https://www.instagram.com/rowe_ventures/ 👉🏻Follow Miriam Payne: https://www.instagram.com/mims_payne/ 👉🏻Outward Bound Trust: https://www.outwardbound.org.uk *No compensation or remuneration of any kind was paid to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and Rich Napolitano for Ms. Rowe's and Ms. Payne's participation in this episode.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
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27 January 2026, 7:00 am -
- 11 minutes 27 secondsThe Northfleet: Death Without Warning (Bonus)
On January 22, 1873, the British passenger ship Northfleet was anchored in the English Channel, bound for Tasmania, when she was suddenly struck by another vessel in the darkness. Carrying more than 300 people, many of them emigrants, the ship sank within minutes.
Lifeboats failed, distress signals went unanswered, and passengers were thrown into icy waters just miles from shore. More than 300 lives were lost, making the Northfleet shipwreck one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters of the 19th century.
This is a bonus episode for all listeners of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
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22 January 2026, 8:03 pm -
- 32 minutes 30 secondsThe Secrets of RMS Niagara
The RMS Niagara was a trans-Pacific ocean liner of the Canadian-Australasian Line, lost during World War II after striking a German mine off the coast of New Zealand in 1940. While all on board were evacuated safely, the ship went down with 590 gold bars intended as payment to the United States for war munitions.
This episode includes the history of the RMS Niagara, the circumstances of its loss during World War II, and the remarkable salvage effort to recover the gold.
The RMS Niagara was one of the most significant shipwrecks of World War 2 involving a passenger ship, and one of the most valuable salvage operations in maritime history.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
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