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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Rich Napolitano
Uitgebracht: 2024-03-12
© Copyright Rich Napolitano
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Luister in Apple Podcasts
Uitgebracht: 2024-03-12
© Copyright Rich Napolitano
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The Raft of the Medusa - Part 1

The Raft of the Medusa - Part 1

Subscribe to https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod for ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Get access to this, and many more history podcasts. Subscribe at https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. The French shipwreck Medusa, which took...
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The French shipwreck Medusa, which took place in 1816 off the coast of Mauritania, remains one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. The vessel, carrying French officials, soldiers, and settlers to Senegal, ran aground due to navigational errors and negligence. Among the survivors, those left on a makeshift raft endured harrowing conditions, including starvation, dehydration, and resorting to cannibalism to survive. The tragic events of the Medusa disaster captivated public attention and inspired artistic works, such as Théodore Géricault's monumental painting "The Raft of the Medusa," which immortalized the plight of the survivors and the horrors they endured.
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Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
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Releasedatum: 12-3-2024 08:15:01

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Part of the Into History podcast channel.
Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs tells the stories of the most notorious, tragic, unfortunate, and mysterious events in the history of ocean voyages, spanning ancient shipwrecks to the very recent! You'll also hear about the most accomplished mariners to sail the seven seas, such as James Cook, John Paul Jones, and the record breaking Hugo Vihlen. Did you know a 17th century Dutch merchant created his own murder island? Or the worst maritime disaster in US history happened on the Mississippi River? Discover the real stories and what led to these disasters. If you love history, you will love Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs.
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