Echoes: a FATHOMS DEEP PODCAST
Episode 1: The Mary Celeste Disappearance - Show Notes
Description: Join Oliver as he navigates the enduring mystery of the Mary Celeste – history's most famous ghost ship. Discovered adrift in the Atlantic in 1872, the vessel was found abandoned yet perfectly seaworthy, with no sign of her ten passengers and crew. This episode examines the eerie scene discovered by the boarding party, explores competing theories about what might have happened, and considers why this perfect maritime mystery continues to haunt our collective imagination nearly 150 years later.
Release Schedule: New episodes on the 8th and 22nd of each month, complementing written articles published on the 1st and 15th at Fathoms Deep on Substack.
Links:
Written article: The Mary Celeste Disappearance
Author website: morganadrake.com
The Salvagers fiction series: The Salvagers
About the Voices: Oliver and Cassandra are AI-generated voices representing different aspects of the author's approach to these subjects. They are not real people but narrative devices created to present distinct perspectives: Oliver focuses on historical precision and documentation, while Cassandra explores patterns and connections across stories and cultures. This dual approach allows for a balanced examination of both factual and interpretive dimensions.
Sound credits:
Pirate Ship at Bay.wav by CGEffex -- https://freesound.org/s/93678/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
SHIP SOUND REQUEST!.wav by hello_flowers -- https://freesound.org/s/31006/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
Additional ocean sounds: Freesound.org
Ship's bell: Maritime Sound Archive
Storm and wind effects: Freesound.org
References:
Begg, P., & Skinner, J. (1995). The Mary Celeste: New Leads to Solve the World's Most Famous Mystery at Sea. Longmeadow Press.
Fay, C. E. (1942). Mary Celeste: The Odyssey of an Abandoned Ship. Peabody Museum of Salem.
Hicks, B. (2004). Ghost Ship: The Mysterious True Story of the Mary Celeste and Her Missing Crew. Ballantine Books.
Macdonald Hastings, M. (1972). Mary Celeste. Michael Joseph Ltd.
Quayle, E. (1964). The Collectors' Book of Seafaring. Studio Vista.
Smithsonian Magazine. (2012). "Abandoned Ship: The Mary Celeste." Smithsonian Magazine, November 2012.
Wharram, J. (2007). "The Seaquake Theory Revisited: The Mary Celeste Enigma." Maritime Historical Studies Journal, 22(3), 118-136.
Coming Next:
Episode 2 (May 22): "Why Fantasy Teaches Us Compassion" with Cassandra
Episode 3 (June 8): "The Kraken: From Norse Legend to Scientific Discovery" with Oliver
Support Fathoms Deep: This publication is free at the moment, but you can pledge your support here: FATHOMS DEEP
This is a public episode. If you
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Boysober
Have you ever wondered what life might be like if you stopped worrying about being wanted, and focused on understanding what you actually want? That was the question Hope Woodard asked herself after a string of situationships inspired her to take a break from sex and dating. She went "boysober," a personal concept that sparked a global movement among women looking to prioritize themselves over men. Now, Hope is looking to expand the ways we explore our relationship to relationships. Taking a bold, unfiltered look into modern love, romance, and self-discovery, Boysober will dive into messy stories about dating, sex, love, friendship, and breaking generational patterns—all with humor, vulnerability, and a fresh perspective.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com