Fascinated by Shipwrecks
Fascinated by Shipwrecks
Podcast Description
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
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes including oceanography, maritime history, underwater robotics, and shipwreck exploration, featuring episodes like the legacy of the USS Monitor, the historic USS Constitution, and challenges in documenting shipwrecks off the British Columbia coast, while also delving into how technology enhances archaeological efforts.
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
- 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.
- Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@FascinatedbyShipwrecks?sub_confirmation=1
“When the ship ran aground, there was nothing there and no one there to help them. They could not have picked a worse place to run aground.” – Rod Scher
About Rod ScherRod Scher began his working life teaching English in high schools in California and Oregon; he continued teaching at the post-secondary level until 2016. In between, he worked as an editor for textbooks and magazines. Rod has built a “retirement” career as an experienced writer/editor who has annotated or edited many books and written countless magazine articles. His love of sailing attracted him to books of a nautical nature, resulting in the acclaimed Sailing by Starlight The Remarkable Voyage of Globe Star. His newest book “Ship of Lost Souls: The Tragic Wreck of the Steamship Valencia” can be found on Amazon. © 2025 – Fascinated by Shipwrecks
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