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Into the Breakers: The Loch Ard Tragedy
The Loch Ard was a 3-masted, iron-hulled clipper of the Loch Line. On the 1st of June 1878, bound from London to Melbourne, it struck the rocks on the isolated coast of Victoria, Australia in a heavy fog. Of the 18 passengers and 36 crew, only 18 year old apprentice Thomas Pearce, and 19 year old Eva Carmichael. Their struggle to survive was made possible by the generosity of the local people of Victoria.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
**No AI was used in the production of this episode.
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The Loch Ard was a 3-masted, iron-hulled clipper of the Loch Line. On the 1st of June 1878, bound from London to Melbourne, it struck the rocks on the isolated coast of Victoria, Australia in a heavy fog. Of the 18 passengers and 36 crew, only 18 year old apprentice Thomas Pearce, and 19 year old Eva Carmichael. Their struggle to survive was made possible by the generosity of the local people of Victoria.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, notes, and merchandise can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
**No AI was used in the production of this episode.
Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a maritime history podcast about tragic loss and incredible accomplishments on the world's oceans and waterways.
Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member!
Join on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspodâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â
Join through Apple Podcasts at https://apple.co/4j60XCG.
Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.comâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â
You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspodâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â
Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspodâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â
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