Fascinated by Shipwrecks

Fascinated by Shipwrecks

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. Each episode reveals a compelling behind the scenes look at the who and what that has shaped this incredible field. As a journalist with over 200 feature articles in marine trade publications, and over 20 years' experience supporting marine industry businesses, Kathy clearly shows her passion for ships and the sea. Ready to explore shipwrecks like never before? Listen in and discover a new way to experience the exciting world of maritime archaeology. Subscribe today at: https://www.youtube.com/@FascinatedbyShipwrecks

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November 8, 2025 32 mins

"Those bells should represent a lot more than just the oiler, the captain, or, you know, the mates on board the Fitz...

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  • 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 of events lead to the preventable tragedy.
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"When ...

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July 15, 2025 24 mins
  • Did you know it took several tech systems to create Endurance in 3D?
  • Learn about how Canadian firm Voyis' technology provided true colour correction to the famous image.
  • Discover how numerous teams worked together to find Endurance and bring the ship to life virtually.
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"Underwater, you've got that natural green, blue hue. We're trying to remov...

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"We tend to forget that the survivors were also victims. And when you put that into perspective, and you add to that the fact ...

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May 11, 2025 27 mins
  • Did you know there is such a thing as a ship graveyard?
  • Learn about the WWI ship graveyard at Mallows Bay in Maryland.
  • Discover how maritime archaeology students are helping document the wrecks.
  • S...
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  • Le Lyonnais collided with Adriatic off the coast of Nantucket and sank.
  • Just 18 people survived, enduring horrendous conditions before being rescued.
  • The collision sparked a trial of Adriatic's captain Jonathan Durham, who left the scene.
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"There is a huge focus on the characters. What they we...

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  • Do you know what a side scan waterfall is?
  • Learn about the first seamless colour photomosaic of a shipwreck
  • Discover how technological advances are changing the side scan sonar industry
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"As technology developed, we went from these very large, ungainly systems with very flimsy printouts to the...

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  • Did you know we've only mapped about 25% of the seafloor?
  • Learn about coastal geology and morphodynamics.
  • Discover how advances in robotics is changing how we explore the ocean.
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"It's like this whole alphabet soup of autonomous systems, robotic systems that are giving us a force multiplier in doing ocean exploration and mapping. They give us the ability to spend ...

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The USS Constitution was launched in 1797 and is still a commissioned naval warship. She was nicknamed "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812 due to her sturdy oak hull which was seemingly impenetrable against enemy cannonball fire. Today, the ship is still on duty, used as a training vessel with a ship's complement of about 75 enslisted sailors. She also serves as an educational tourist attraction.

In this episode, m...

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December 29, 2024 20 mins
  • Monitor, the famous iconic ironclad warship is now being reimagined.
  • Did you know over 200 tons of material has been recovered from the ship?
  • Hear compelling stories about Monitor's legacy and plans for the 50th anniversary of the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary in 2025.
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"With all the archival data and that real archaeological data coming together...

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December 16, 2024 24 mins
  • Did you know there are 4000 shipwrecks in BC, Canada?
  • What's it like to challenge a documented shipwreck?
  • Hear from an avocational maritime archaeologist who's been at it for over 40 years!
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"The thrill of new discoveries, unraveling mysteries and telling stories about shipwrecks kind of got in my blood, if you will." Jacques Marc

What's is like to challenge the...

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  • Did you know we are all profoundly connected to the maritime world?
  • What's it like to experience history first-hand?
  • Listen to expert Dr. James P. Delgado as he talks about his life journey, his many experiences, and special moments that have touched his heart.
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"I've worked on over a hundred shipwrecks around the world. Each of them is special. Many of them are...

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  • Discover the fascinating field of maritime archaeology!
  • What's it like to document a shipwreck?
  • Listen to expert Dr. James P. Delgado as he shares insights and stories about the many places he's been, the people he's worked with, and what a day in the life is like.
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"If I'm going from one project to another, I'm reading everything from technical details on a boil...

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  • Dive into the history of underwater exploration!
  • Discover a new way to experience the fascinating world of shipwrecks!
  • Listen to expert Dr. James P. Delgado as he shares insights into maritime archaeology.
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"The biggest museum we have sits at the bottom of the sea." James P. Delgado

Shipwrec...

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