Beyond the Breakers

This week we travel to Japan to discuss the misfortunes of the Spanish galleon San Felipe, stranded on the coast of Japan in 1596. The incident would be the catalyst for the persecution of Christians in Japan and a major contributing factor in the nation's isolationist foreign policy that lasted until the 19th century. 

Sources:

Borao Mateo, Jose Eugenio. “The arrival of the Spanish galleons in Manila from the Pacific Ocean and their departure along the Kuroshio stream (16th and 17th centuries).” Journal of Geographic Research, no. 47

Brockey, Liam Matthew. “Books of Martyrs: Example and Imitation in Europe and Japan, 1597 - 1650.” The Catholic Historical Review, vol. 103, no. 2, Spring 2017. 

Chaiklin, Martha. “Pre-modern Japan and the West.” University of Pittsburgh, https://japanpitt.pitt.edu/essays-and-articles/history/pre-modern-japan-and-west

Teather, Rhiannon A. “‘The Palme of Christian Fortitude’: Japan’s Kirishitan martyrs in seventeenth century records.” The University of Bristol, 2014

Tremml, Birgit M. “The Global and the Local: Problematic Dynamics of the Triangular Trade in Early Modern Manila.” Journal of World History, vol. 23, no. 3, Sept 2012.

Yukawa, Francisco Xavier P. Morio. “Catholicism in Japan.” Philippine Studies, vol. 6, no. 4, Nov 1958. 

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This week we discuss the sinking of the lumber hooker SS Myron at Whitefish Point in November 1919.

Sources:

Classen, Mikel B. "Wreck of the SS Myron: Trial and Tragedy." Mikel B. Class On The Road. https://mikelbclassen.com/wreck-of-the-s-s-myron-trial-and-tragedy/

Gmiter, Tanda. "This Great Lakes shipwreck left sailors encased in ice until spring." MLive, 24 Nov 2017. https://www.mlive.com/news/2017/11/anniversary_of_great_lakes_shi.html

Sailors of the Steamer Myron Memorial - Mission Hill Cemetery - http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/tsphoto/chippewa/missionhill.htm

"SS Myron." Wrecksite, https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?159340

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This week we have a special guest host! Paul from the Emergency Traffic podcast joins us to discuss the luxury steamer SS Normandie and the fire that ultimately ended her career.

Sources/additional reading

Борисов, В. Юркевич Владимир Иванович. http://www.ihst.ru/projects/emigrants/jurkevich.htm

“The Chariot of Poseidon.” Google Arts & Culture. https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-chariot-of-poseidon-jean-th%C3%A9odore-dupas/UgFqjoJfW2P9eA?hl=en

Hinton, James. "The Sinking of the S.S. Normandie at NYC's Pier 88." New York Almanack, 23 Sept 2014. https://www.newyorkalmanack.com/2014/09/the-sinking-of-the-s-s-normandie-at-nycs-pier-88/

Kim, Leena. “The Fabulous Interiors from the Iconic SS Normandie Are Now For Sale.” Town & Country, 30 Mar 2021. www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/travel-guide/a35853922/maison-gerard-ss-normandie-sale/

Pilosi, Lisa and Drew Anderson. “‘The Chariot of Poseidon’ by Jean Dupas and Jacques-Charles Champigneulle at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.” Journal of Glass Studies, vol. 56, 2014, pp. 219 - 228

“SS Normandie Fire.” The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum, 2019. https://americasfireboat.org/history/ss-normandie-fire/

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As promised in the first of our three-part series on prison ships in the British Empire, Tanner read's Philip Freneau's poem "The British Prison Ship" in its entirety. 

For context, you can also listen to the full episode (unlocked for everyone): 
https://beyondthebreakers.buzzsprout.com/1657951/9777608-unlocked-december-bonus-prison-hulks-part-1

The version of the poem being read here is the final revised version (the original 1781 version was divided into four cantos instead of three). 

*This was originally December 2021 bonus content to go along with the bonus episode

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We're excited to announce a new bonus series called Dead Reckoning - in this monthly series, we'll be focusing on some of the more ghastly, gruesome, and otherworldly elements of shipwreck lore. Each episode will begin with a reading, followed by discussion, expansion, and/or analysis. 

This is a preview of our very first Dead Reckoning episode. Check out the Patreon to hear the whole thing, and to listen to all of our other bonus content! 

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This week we visit the nation of Sénégal for the first time to discuss the sinking of Le Joola on September 26th, 2002.

Sources:

Barton, Karen. "The Joola: The Geographical Dimensions of Africa's Greatest Shipwreck." Focus on Geography.
www.focusongeography.org/publications/articles/joola/index.html
^this is the interactive article referred to in the episode

Commission d'enquete technique sur les causes du naufrage du Joola. 4 Nov 2002. https://www.au-senegal.com/IMG/pdf/joola_041102.pdf

"Report blames army for delay in Joola rescue." The New Humanitarian, 6 Nov 2002. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/report/35577/senegal-report-blames-army-delay-joola-rescue

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This week we return to the California coast to discuss the sinking of the SS Emidio in December 1941 by the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-17. 

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This week we discuss the OMI Charger explosion that occurred at Bolivar Roads near Galveston, Texas on October 9th, 1993.

*There are some minor issues with the sound quality of Tanner's mic in this episode; reminds us of the old days.

Sources:

Butterworth Tank Cleaning Machines

"Investigation Into the Circumstances Surrounding the Explosion and Fire Aboard the Tankship OMI Charger..."  United States Coast Guard, 6 Mar 1997.

"Lower and Upper Explosive Limits for Flammable Gases and Vapors." 

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This week we discuss one of the worst maritime tragedies in the history of the West Coast of North America - the sinking of the paddle steamer Brother Jonathan  in July of 1865.

**Bonus content alert**
There will be an additional 20ish-minute segment available on Patreon in which we discuss the legal battle surrounding the discovery and salvage of Brother Jonathan, a case which made it all the way up to the US Supreme Court

Sources:

Jones, John Paul. "Treasure Salvage and the United States Supreme Court: Issues Remaining After Brother Jonathan." University of Richmond  Scholarship Repository

Lincoln, Mary Todd. "A Letter from Mary Todd Lincoln to Mrs. Anson G. Henry." Retrieved 2 May 2022 from rememberinglincoln.fords.org

Lomax, Alfred J. "Brother Jonathan: Pioneer Steamship of the Pacific Coast." Oregon Historical Quarterly, vol. 60, no. 3, Sept 1959

Powers, Dennis. "Brother Jonathan." Oregon Encyclopedia, 24 Aug 2019.

"The S.S. Brother Jonathan." Del Norte County Historical Society

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This week we discuss the 1983 sinking of the SS Marine Electric, a pivotal moment in the history of ship safety and the US Coast Guard's rescue capabilities.

Intro/outro music clip: "The Mary Ellen Carter" - Stan Rogers (1979)

Sources:

"Marine Casualty Report - SS Marine Electric O.N. 245675, Capsize and Sinking in the Atlantic Ocean on 12 February 1983 with Multiple Loss of Life." U.S. Coast Guard.

"SS Marine Electric: The Ship That Changed The Coast Guard." gCaptain, 12 Feb 2019

Frump, Robert. Until the Sea Shall Free Them: Life, Death, and Survival in the Merchant Marine. 2002.

US Coast Guard Swimmer Rescue Program

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