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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 17h

Bonus episode available now for Officer's Club members on Patreon and Into History subscribers, "A Brief History of Antarctic Exploration."

#history #maritimehistory #antarctica #skystorians #polarexploration

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 12h

Just speaking for myself, I don't have much of a sweet tooth.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 15h

On Oct. 14, 1942, the SS Caribou was transporting 46 crew and 191 civilian and military passengers to Port aux Basques, Newfoundland.
Suddenly, the German submarine U-69 emerged and hit the ship with a torpedo. The sinking killed 137 people.
This is the story.

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Black and white photo of a ship named "Caribou" docked at a pier, with two men in suits standing on the dock nearby. The ship has a prominent bow and a single smokestack, with ropes securing it to the pier. The scene appears historical, with a railway track running along the dock.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 12h

Wow! Epic story. I'm adding this to my list of episodes to do. Thank you!

Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 13h

I would also take the potato! 🤣

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 14h

I was the weird kid who would have liked this.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 17h

Bonus episode available now for Officer's Club members on Patreon and Into History subscribers, "A Brief History of Antarctic Exploration."

#history #maritimehistory #antarctica #skystorians #polarexploration

www.patreon.com/posts/140848...

A Brief History of Antarctic Exploration | Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 1d

The Battle of Valcour Island took place on Lake Champlain from 11 Oct - 13 Oct 1776 and was one of the first naval battles of the American War of Independence. (1/4)🧵

#history #OTD #militaryhistory #navalhistory #maritimehistory #skystorians

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 1d

They would be fairly nimble in tight quarters.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine firing the guns in that tiny boat!

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 1d

A year later, the invasion resumed and the Battle of Saratoga resulted in an American victory - a critical turning point of the war. (4/4) ⚓

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 1d

The British gave chase and the battle concluded two days later with the Americans suffering 11 lost or captured ships, 80 killed, and 120 captured. Despite the losses, Arnold successfully delayed the British invasion and prevented the splitting of American forces in two. (3/4) 🧵

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 1d

The American fleet (Benedict Arnold), drew the British fleet (Guy Carleton) into battle to slow their advance into the Hudson River Valley. After early British success, the American fleet retreated and escaped south. (2/4) 🧵

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 1d

The Battle of Valcour Island took place on Lake Champlain from 11 Oct - 13 Oct 1776 and was one of the first naval battles of the American War of Independence. (1/4)🧵

#history #OTD #militaryhistory #navalhistory #maritimehistory #skystorians

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 2d

I watched the first half of this,.and I'll have to watch the rest later. It's very good! The portrayal of the Americans cracked me up.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!!!

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 2d

This is great! Thank you! 😊

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 2d

Interesting. I'll see if I can find that movie in the void somewhere.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 3d

A friend of mine works for a mining company. I wonder if he knows this.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 3d

Yikes.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 3d

There are a lot of old phosphate mines in central Florida. Some have been made into man-made lakes and parks.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 3d

I grew up in St. Petersburg, and other than 4 years in Gainesville for college, I have lived in the area ever since.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 3d

Oh wow, I have lived in the Tampa Bay area almost my entire life. I'll look that one up too.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 3d

I haven't but I'll look into it.

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Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Podcast @shipwreckspod.bsky.social · 3d

Also, the 5 members of the Riding Crew were Polish contractors who were preparing the ship to be transferred to Alaska.