A full 15 minutes before the scheduled launch of Hull 192, on May 29, 1969, nearly 200 workers remained beneath the ship completing final launch preparations in Collingwood.

Without warning, disaster struck as the ship broke free prematurely, surging into the launch basin.

In this episode we explore the tragedy, the heartbreak, and the extraordinary acts of heroism that unfolded on that day 57 years ago.

Episode Picture:

Tadoussac docked at the Port of Toronto during the winter of 2026 [Copyright Irene Pradyszczuk. ]

Research:

Potts, Jeffery & Susan. Hull #192 Side Launch Accident,Collingwood Shipyard May 29, 1969

Enterprise Bulletin. June 5, 1969

Enterprise Bulletin. May 28, 1994

Enterprise Bulletin. July 3, 1969

Links:

"A Memorial to His Father" Season 3 Bonus Summer Episode https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/A-Memorial-to-His-Father-e2lpo9q

"The Norman P. Clement" Season 2 Episode 6 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Norman-P--Clement-e1u3im1"The Last Chapter" Season 1 Episode 26 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/The-Last-Chapter-e1kd0mh

"Beginning at the End" Season 1 Episode 1 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cwoodstories/episodes/Beginning-at-the-End-e100arj