Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Rich Napolitano

A maritime history podcast about shipwrecks, maritime disasters, and seafaring legends. Hear tragic stories of loss, as well as heroic tales of triumph. Host Rich Napolitano explores maritime history like you've never heard, including occasional guests such as authors, historians, mariners, divers, and archaeologists. If you love history, you will love Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Episodes (140)

Tuesday The OceanGate Titan Submersible: A Preventable Tragedy - Part 1
Thu Feb 19th (Bonus) The 1872 Wreck of Lac La Belle
Tue Feb 17th The Battle of Jutland w/Chris Sams

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

Feb 24, 2026
48½ minutes
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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. Written, edited, and produced by Rich...

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

The OceanGate Titan Submersible: A Preventable Tragedy - Part 1

Rich Napolitano

00:00 -48:29