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
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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
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- Discover some scintillating unknown facts about the story of the doomed ship.
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“Those bells should represent a lot more than just the oiler, the captain, or, you know, the mates on board the Fitzgerald, it should ring loudly for the lifesavers who gave their lives and so many other stories that didn’t have Gordon to write a song about them.” – Ric Mixter About Ric Mixter Millions of television viewers recognize Ric Mixter as a shipwreck researcher, diving over 100 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, including the Edmund Fitzgerald. He has produced over 30 programs for PBS and the Outdoor Channel, and appeared as a shipwreck expert on the History and Discovery Channels. Ric’s stories appear in books, magazines (including Michigan History Magazine) and in radio and TV news programs. He hosts the Shipwreck Podcast, and his YouTube videos have over 3 million views, covering shipwrecks in four of the Great Lakes and adventures in several foreign lands. © 2025 – Fascinated by Shipwrecks
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