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Yarmouth Castle Burning
The total loss of SS Yarmouth Castle in 1965 is the deadliest passenger ship disaster off the American coast since the burning of SS Morro Castle in 1934.
Eighty-four passengers and two crew died in the early-morning hours of November 13, 1965, when the cruise liner SS Yarmouth Castle caught fire and sank near Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Four others would die later from their injuries.
The ship had 552 people aboard on her weekend round trip between Miami and Nassau. Her total loss marks the deadliest passenger ship disaster off the coast of the United States since the burning of the liner SS Morro Castle off New Jersey in 1934. The survival of over 450 people from the inferno was nothing short of a miracle.
My guests for this episode are the authors of "Yarmouth Castle Burning", Captain Randall Peffer and Captain Eric Takakjian.
"Yarmouth Castle Burning" can be purchased through Schiffer publishing at https://schifferbooks.com/products/yarmouth-castle-burning, on Amazon, or wherever books are sold.
*Disclaimer: No compensation, promotional consideration, or remuneration of any kind was paid to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs or Rich Napolitano for Mr. Peffer's or Mr. Takakjian's involvement in this episode. Links are provided solely for listeners to purchase the book if interested.
**No AI was used in the production of this podcast.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
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The total loss of SS Yarmouth Castle in 1965 is the deadliest passenger ship disaster off the American coast since the burning of SS Morro Castle in 1934.
Eighty-four passengers and two crew died in the early-morning hours of November 13, 1965, when the cruise liner SS Yarmouth Castle caught fire and sank near Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Four others would die later from their injuries.
The ship had 552 people aboard on her weekend round trip between Miami and Nassau. Her total loss marks the deadliest passenger ship disaster off the coast of the United States since the burning of the liner SS Morro Castle off New Jersey in 1934. The survival of over 450 people from the inferno was nothing short of a miracle.
My guests for this episode are the authors of "Yarmouth Castle Burning", Captain Randall Peffer and Captain Eric Takakjian.
"Yarmouth Castle Burning" can be purchased through Schiffer publishing at https://schifferbooks.com/products/yarmouth-castle-burning, on Amazon, or wherever books are sold.
*Disclaimer: No compensation, promotional consideration, or remuneration of any kind was paid to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs or Rich Napolitano for Mr. Peffer's or Mr. Takakjian's involvement in this episode. Links are provided solely for listeners to purchase the book if interested.
**No AI was used in the production of this podcast.
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
Listen AD-FREE by becoming an Officer's Club Member ! Join at https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod
Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com
You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod
Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod
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