A routine ferry run ends in the loss of two lives. Conflicting reports from crew leave investigators no choice but to retrieve evidence straight from the wreck. The sinking of the Queen of the North was a tragedy that boiled down to human error and a missed course correction. Read more here.
Read MoreInvestigative television + ships + disasters = I’ll be on my couch, thanks.
Read MoreThe Lyubov Orlova went from being a small, not well known boat to an international bringer of cannibal rats. Learn more in this article about the storied ghost ship.
Read MoreThe bulk carrier was making a routine crossing, but her lack of seaworthiness meant she never saw her destination.
Read MoreThis vessel is yet another piece of the infamous Franklin Expedition puzzle. Along with the HMS Enterprise, the HMS Investigator set out to find Franklin and his doomed vessels, the Terror and Erebus, but with no success. Becoming trapped in ice themselves, the crew would have met their own tragic fate were it not for antoher Royal Navy ship becoming trapped in the ice nearby. Today, we’re travelling over the waves to learn about the HMS Investigator.
Read MoreI am fortunate to know some very creative and amazing people, and sometimes I'm fortunate enough to be asked to participate in their projects! Today at 2:30pm, I'll be joining Lacy O'Connell and Andrew Winter of Winconnell Films at The Rooms to talk about their new short documentary, "Sailor on the Hill".
Read MoreBuilt and owned by James P. Smith (J.P & L.A. Smith) of Chicago, the Margaret Olwill was a steam freighter during an era when almost all goods and services were delivered by ship to the communities along the water’s edge. A reliable vessel, her wood and steel hull kept her sturdy against the weather of the Great Lakes.
Read MoreShipster chats about the SS Florizel.
Read MoreAs many of you will know if you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, I was fortunate enough to be involved in some of the various commemoration events for the centennial anniversary of the SS Florizel. Coming out of that week, I’ve decided to publish an abridged version of the talk I gave at The Rooms on February 22nd.
This is not the full text of my presentation, but it summarizes many of the key points around the story of her sinking. If you have any questions or stories to share, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Read MoreThis past week, I was invited to speak at the Crows Nest Officer's Club about an interesting vessel with a checkered past. For 55 years, the SS Thetis sailed from the North Atlantic to the shores of Hawai'i, and North again to Alaska before ending up back off the shores of Newfoundland for the rest of her career. She had an incredible career, so read on to learn more!
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