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New York Times “The Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026” An astonishing true story—one of the most gripping maritime sagas of the nineteenth century—told by our era’s “expert literary steersman” (Washington Post). From the best-selling author of Black Flags, Blue...

Brought to you by Penguin. Wreckers sinks the old narratives of imperialism, revealing the violent, chaotic and improvised reality of empire-building from the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries. While figures such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan are celebrated for...

In one of the most spellbinding accounts of men who go down to the sea in ships, the modern listener is given a seat in the whale boat of Owen Chase as he and his fellow crew and their captain make way in three boats after the wreckage of the Whaleship Essex. The account of how the Essex was wrecked inspired the infamous book Moby Dick and countless movies, including In the Heart of the Sea.

The SS Portland was a solid and luxurious ship, and its loss in 1898 in a violent storm with some 200 people aboard was later remembered as “New England’s Titanic.” The Portland was one of New England's largest and most luxurious paddle steamers, and after nine years' solid performance, she had earned a reputation as a safe and dependable vessel. In November 1898, a perfect storm formed off the New England coast. Conditions would produce a blizzard with 100 miles per hour winds and 60-foot waves that pummeled the coast.

On the first of September 1785, with night coming on and the weather deteriorating, the crew of the ship Faithful Steward sailed toward Delaware's notorious False Cape. In the summer of 1785, a group of Irish migrants took to the Atlantic to escape the abuse and persecution of the ruling classes at home. They sought a new life in the United States, a place "where the banner of freedom waved proudly" and "every good was possessed."

Embark on a journey through the treacherous waters of maritime life in the nineteenth century, where adventure and danger intertwine with every wave. This podcast delves into the harrowing tales of ships like the "London," exploring the myriad challenges faced by sailors who braved the open sea for military, exploratory, and mercantile pursuits. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that highlights the unpredictability of life at sea, from battles with enemy forces to the whims of nature that could alter a voyage's fate in an instant. This is not a single story but a series of unique ...

Step back into 1912 and explore the transformative stories from the Ole Jerry McAuley Mission, where destitute alcoholics and addicts found hope through a surrender to Christ Jesus. This book offers a revealing look at how the legacy of the esteemed Samuel H. Hadley has reshaped the Missions original purpose—once a sanctuary for chronic alcoholics seeking redemption after incarceration, it now grapples with the pressures of societal expectations and evangelical promotion. Journey through the vibrant early 1900s at the new Ole Jerry McAuley Mission on 316 Water Street, NYC, where, despite ...

Published a remarkable 14 years before the Titanic tragedy, this novel presents an intriguing tale filled with eerie parallels to real events. The Titan, hailed as the largest and most technologically advanced steamship of its era, is deemed unsinkable. Its luxurious speed crossings across the Northern Lane Route cater to the affluent, while the less fortunate endure rougher conditions yet still enjoy faster travel. However, these voyages come with peril, chiefly from treacherous icebergs. Amidst this backdrop, one crew member, John Rowland, struggles with his own demons, drowning his sorrows ...

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In the bestselling tradition of The Perfect Storm and The Finest Hours, “an exquisitely written and dramatic book…a literary page-turner” (Doug Stanton, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Horse Soldiers)—the 2015 mysterious disappearance of the SS El Faro, a gigantic American cargo...

Explore gripping maritime history where human ambition battles the unforgiving ocean in tales of catastrophic disaster. From fragile ancient vessels to modern steel titans, discover how fatal errors and brutal weather transformed routine voyages into legendary shipwrecks. These submerged time...