Today we remember the loss of 13 workers of the oil platform Sea Gem. The Sea Gem was a North Sea oil platform owned by BP, converted from a barge in 1964 by adding 10 steel legs, raising it 15 meters above the water's surface. (1/4)🧵 #history #maritimehistory

Today we remember the loss of 13 workers of the oil platform Sea Gem. The Sea Gem was a North Sea oil platform owned by BP, converted from a barge in 1964 by adding 10 steel legs, raising it 15 meters above the water's surface. (1/4)🧵 #history #maritimehistory

Enjoying a beautiful day in sunny Florida with First Mate Dexter.😊🌴

I got Shackleton's Lifeboat for my birthday a few weeks ago and today I was given the Endurance. I know what I'll be doing for the next several weeks, in between writing, recording, and editing, of course.

I got Shackleton's Lifeboat for my birthday a few weeks ago and today I was given the Endurance. I know what I'll be doing for the next several weeks, in between writing, recording, and editing, of course.

In preparation for Father Christmas tonight I have set out a tray of ship's biscuit (weevils included), cabbage and onions, salt junk, and a ration of grog. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyful Krampusnacht, or however it is you celebrate your December. Cheers!🍻⚓ Shipwrecksandseadogs.com/60

In preparation for Father Christmas tonight I have set out a tray of ship's biscuit (weevils included), cabbage and onions, salt junk, and a ration of grog. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyful Krampusnacht, or however it is you celebrate your December. Cheers!🍻⚓ Shipwrecksandseadogs.com/60

A recent joint investigation by Estonia, Finland, and Sweden resulted in a supplemental report of the sinking of the MV Estonia in 1994. (1/2)🧵 www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/estonia-upda... #shipwreck #history #maritime #Estonia #Sweden #Finland

A short clip of today's episode.⚓ Listen to the full episode here: www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/estonia-upda... #shipwreck #history #maritimehistory #Estonia #Sweden #Finland

A short clip of today's episode.⚓ Listen to the full episode here: www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/estonia-upda... #shipwreck #history #maritimehistory #Estonia #Sweden #Finland

A recent joint investigation by Estonia, Finland, and Sweden resulted in a supplemental report of the sinking of the MV Estonia in 1994. (1/2)🧵 www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/estonia-upda... #shipwreck #history #maritime #Estonia #Sweden #Finland

This beautiful 5-masted steel barque is the SV København, built by Ramage & Ferguson of Leith, Scotland, for Ostasiatiske Kompagni of Copenhagen. She was the largest sailing ship in the world at the time. (1/4)🧵 #shipwreck #maritimehistory #history

This beautiful 5-masted steel barque is the SV København, built by Ramage & Ferguson of Leith, Scotland, for Ostasiatiske Kompagni of Copenhagen. She was the largest sailing ship in the world at the time. (1/4)🧵 #shipwreck #maritimehistory #history

I'm curious, how many of you have been involved in a shipwreck or boating accident, cruise ship or ferry emergency, or other maritime related incident? I'm thinking of doing an episode or maybe series of personal stories. I would love to hear yours!

On August 26, 1924 she was wrecked in a strong storm off the coast of New Bedford, striking a reef near Cuttyhunk Island. All hands were safely rescued. The Wanderer was the last whaleship built in Mattapoisett and the last fully-rigged whaleship to operate out of New Bedford.

The whaleship Wanderer was built in 1878 by J.H. Holmes & Sons of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Her long career crossed the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans, and spanned declining demand for whale oil and the dangers of World War I. #history #NewBedford #maritimehistory #Massachusetts

The whaleship Wanderer was built in 1878 by J.H. Holmes & Sons of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Her long career crossed the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans, and spanned declining demand for whale oil and the dangers of World War I. #history #NewBedford #maritimehistory #Massachusetts

After the clipper Loch Ard crashed into the rocks of Mutton Bird Island in Victoria, 18 year-old apprentice Thomas Pearce found himself under a capsized lifeboat. He swim into a deep gorge and collapsed on a sandy beach, alive but alone. (1/3)🧵 #australia #History #maritimehistory

New episode! "Into the Breakers: The Loch Ard Tragedy." Only 2 of 54 survived when the clipper Loch Ard ran aground on the isolated coast west of Melbourne, Australia. shipwrecksandseadogs.com/99 #Australia #Melbourne #history #maritimehistory #shipwreck

On 15 Dec 1979, the MFV Ocean Monarch (BF.144) out of Buckie, Scotland was lost with all 7 of her crew, after being swamped during a force 9 gale, southeast of the Shetland Isles. 🧵(1/3) #scotland #history #shipwreck #OTD

New episode! "Into the Breakers: The Loch Ard Tragedy." Only 2 of 54 survived when the clipper Loch Ard ran aground on the isolated coast west of Melbourne, Australia. shipwrecksandseadogs.com/99 #Australia #Melbourne #history #maritimehistory #shipwreck

On 15 Dec 1979, the MFV Ocean Monarch (BF.144) out of Buckie, Scotland was lost with all 7 of her crew, after being swamped during a force 9 gale, southeast of the Shetland Isles. 🧵(1/3) #scotland #history #shipwreck #OTD

On this day, 14 Dec 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen becomes the first person to reach the geographical South Pole, along with Helmer Hanssen, Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, and Olav Bjaaland. (1/2)🧵 #history #southpole #roaldamundsen #OTD www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPi8...

On this day, 14 Dec 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen becomes the first person to reach the geographical South Pole, along with Helmer Hanssen, Sverre Hassel, Oscar Wisting, and Olav Bjaaland. (1/2)🧵 #history #southpole #roaldamundsen #OTD www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPi8...

That's the spirit!😊

Coming Tuesday, Dec 16, "Into the Breakers: The Loch Ard Tragedy." Only 2 of 54 survived when the clipper Loch Ard wrecked at Mutton Bird Island on the coast of Victoria, Australia, 1 June, 1878. #history #Australia #Victoria #maritimehistory #shipwreck #podcast

Coming Tuesday, Dec 16, "Into the Breakers: The Loch Ard Tragedy." Only 2 of 54 survived when the clipper Loch Ard wrecked at Mutton Bird Island on the coast of Victoria, Australia, 1 June, 1878. #history #Australia #Victoria #maritimehistory #shipwreck #podcast

Apple Podcast subscriptions to the Officer's Club are now available! Get Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs ad-free plus access to all past and future bonus episodes - at least 2 each month. Just $4.99/mo. No 3rd party apps! Listen directly in Apple Podcasts. (1/2) More⤵️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

My 13 year old beagle has the same routine every night. He goes outside for about a 30 minute romp wrangling the woodland creatures. Then he comes in and stares at me like this because he knows he gets a treat when we go to bed. #beagles

On 10 Dec, 1941, just days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, advanced battleship HMS Prince of Wales and battlecruiser HMS Repulse, known together as Force Z of the Royal Navy, were deployed to repel Japanese advances in the Pacific. (1/4)🧵 #history #OTD #maritimehistory #royalnavy #ww2 #japan

On 10 Dec, 1941, just days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, advanced battleship HMS Prince of Wales and battlecruiser HMS Repulse, known together as Force Z of the Royal Navy, were deployed to repel Japanese advances in the Pacific. (1/4)🧵 #history #OTD #maritimehistory #royalnavy #ww2 #japan

In 1857, Mary Patten took over as captain of the clipper "Neptune's Car" when her husband fell ill. The 19 year old woman was 8 months pregnant when she rounded Cape Horn, and finished the voyage to San Francisco. Full episode available for premium subscribers. www.patreon.com/posts/woman-...

In 1857, Mary Patten took over as captain of the clipper "Neptune's Car" when her husband fell ill. The 19 year old woman was 8 months pregnant when she rounded Cape Horn, and finished the voyage to San Francisco. Full episode available for premium subscribers. www.patreon.com/posts/woman-...

#OTD Dec 8, 1846, under command of Lt. Raphael Semmes, the brig USS Somers was chasing a blockade runner off Vera Cruz when she was caught in a sudden storm. She capsized in heavy winds and quickly sank with the loss of more than thirty crew. (1/3)🧵 #maritimehistory #USNavy

"Atlantic Storm's Death Toll Now 6" December 8, 1926 #History #OTD #1926

#OTD Dec 8, 1846, under command of Lt. Raphael Semmes, the brig USS Somers was chasing a blockade runner off Vera Cruz when she was caught in a sudden storm. She capsized in heavy winds and quickly sank with the loss of more than thirty crew. (1/3)🧵 #maritimehistory #USNavy

Someone bought me the "Shackleton's Lifeboat" LEGO set. I'm not a LEGO guy but I enjoyed putting this together. I'm saying the person with the camera is Frank Wild.😊 #History #MaritimeHistory #Shackleton #LEGO

#OTD The Dutch passenger/cargo ship Friesland was built in 1875 by Charles Mitchell of Newcastle, and owned by Rotterdamsche Lloyd. On 5 Dec 1877 she was on voyage from Java to Rotterdam with 19 passengers, 57 crew, 68 military passengers and general cargo. #maritimehistory

#OTD The Dutch passenger/cargo ship Friesland was built in 1875 by Charles Mitchell of Newcastle, and owned by Rotterdamsche Lloyd. On 5 Dec 1877 she was on voyage from Java to Rotterdam with 19 passengers, 57 crew, 68 military passengers and general cargo. #maritimehistory

Today, 4 Dec, is Indian Navy Day, celebrating the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of its Navy personnel, and to commemorate the success of Operation Trident in 1971 during the Indo-Pak War.🇮🇳 #India #NavyDay

Spotify Wrapped! Another great year for the podcast, and thank you so much to my listeners! If you love history but haven't yet listened, I invite you to give the podcast a try! 🧵 (1/2) #history #maritimehistory #maritime #podcast #shipwrecks #spotifywrapped

The 4-masted barque Port Caledonia was built in 1892 at Greenock, Scotland by Russell & Co shipbuilders. On 3 Dec 1924 the Finnish owned vessel was returning to France from Chile with a cargo of potassium nitrate and 26 crew. (1/3)🧵 #maritime #history

The 4-masted barque Port Caledonia was built in 1892 at Greenock, Scotland by Russell & Co shipbuilders. On 3 Dec 1924 the Finnish owned vessel was returning to France from Chile with a cargo of potassium nitrate and 26 crew. (1/3)🧵 #maritime #history

New episode! NY Times bestselling author John U. Bacon joins me to discuss some of the stories from his book, "Gales of November - The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald." (1/2)🧵 @johnubacon.bsky.social #history #EdmundFitzgerald #greatlakes #galesofnovember www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/98

New episode! NY Times bestselling author John U. Bacon joins me to discuss some of the stories from his book, "Gales of November - The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald." (1/2)🧵 @johnubacon.bsky.social #history #EdmundFitzgerald #greatlakes #galesofnovember www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com/98

This Wood Stork followed me right up my driveway and almost into my garage. Somebody must be feeding him. I named him Shackleton.

This is a harrowing but delightful story of diligence and true human kindness.

Nov. 29, 1966...

#OTD The SS Daniel J. Morrell was in ballast, on its last run of the season, bound from Buffalo, NY to Taconite, Minnesota. In the early morning hours of Nov. 29th, upbound in Lake Huron, she experienced 60-70 mph winds and 35 ft waves. (1/4)🧵 #greatlakes #lakehuron #maritimehistory #history

#OTD 28 Nov 1879 - The SS Union of Norddeutscher Lloyd was on voyage from Bremen to New York with 422 passengers and crew plus general cargo. That night, a storm blew the ship into the rocks at Rattray Head, Scotland just north of Peterhead. #history #germany #scotland #maritimehistory