Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast
Dive deep into the fascinating world of maritime archaeology, where science, history, and adventure converge! Join host Kathy A. Smith as she uncovers stories of shipwrecks and the passionate explorers who bring them to light.
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The Tragic Wreck of the SS Valencia
Delve into one of the most poignant maritime disasters in an area known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. Learn how new 20th Century technologies were not yet ready to help the outcome. Discover how human error and a cascade o...
Endurance in 3D: Tech Talk
On November 21, 1915, the Endurance sank in the Antarctic pack ice in the Weddell Sea. Sir Ernest Shackleton's quest to cross the Antarctic continent was doomed. What transpired in the aftermath of the sinking was an incredible feat of human endurance when Shackleton and his 27 men beat the odds, s…
Salvaging the Empress of Ireland in 1914
In this compelling episode, historian David Saint-Pierre delves into his lifelong research on the tragic 1914 sinking of the Empress of Ireland, Canada’s forgotten maritime disaster. Growing up along the St. Lawrence River, David developed a deep fascination for the ship, eventually dedicating …
Where Do Ships Go When They Die?
Dr. Nathan Richards, professor at East Carolina University, joins the Fascinated by Shipwrecks podcast to explore the overlooked world of abandoned ships and the diverse paths students can take when learning about maritime archaeology. From his early inspiration at a ships' graveyard in Australi…
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Titanic discovery marks 40-year anniversary
September 1st, 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the day famed ocean explorer Dr. Robert Ballard found Titanic. Ballard has worked on over 150 shipwreck expeditions and has been instrumental in bringing the deep sea to light for the public through …
Ancient Iranian fishing village gives up secrets
A 6000-year-old Iranian fishing settlement has revealed fragments of bone, pottery and fishing implements estimated to date back to the 4th millennium. Archaeologists working at the Koupal site in Dashtyari county, southeast Iran, are hoping more ev…
Great Storm of 1703 shipwreck assessed
HMS Northumberland naval ship site assessment reveals well preserved vessel. The 70-gun vessel was built in 1679. Cannon, part of a gun carriage and copper cauldrons are some of the fascinating artifacts being studied. Archaeologists are attempting …