Show Notes
This Week in Shipwrecks is the weekly maritime news series of Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs.
News from September 25 through October 1, 2026
Masts removed from the "bomb" ship Richard Montgomery in the Thames Estuary.
The death toll from the Virgo Transport 8 ferry disaster rises to 78
Shipwreck remains wash up on Nantucket shore after strong nor'easter.
The Batavia replica ship set for preservation efforts at Museum Batavialand.
17th century German shipwreck found during pipeline project
Criminal charges for those responsible for migrant deaths in English Channel.
More migrants die in a shipwreck in the Gulf of Gabes off Tunisia.
70 year old Canadian man saved by Australian Navy from a sinking catamaran
Written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes, show notes and transcripts can be found at shipwrecksandseadogs.com
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