Coast Files Podcast

Category: History

  • Episode 96: OCEAN MYSTERY – La Méduse

    In 1816, the French frigate La Méduse ran aground off the coast of West Africa after its wildly unqualified captain ignored experienced sailors and common sense. When lifeboats proved scarce, the elite sailed away—leaving 146 men and one woman behind on a makeshift raft built for cargo, not humans. What…

  • Episode 7: DISASTER – The USS Indianapolis

    In July 1944, the USS Indianapolis would make its last trip after completing its largest mission to date. It is struck by two Japanese torpedoes in the Pacific Ocean and what happens next is a harrowing tale of tragedy and survival. References

  • Episode 1: DISASTER – The Halifax Explosion

    Wednesday, March 13, 2024 On December 6th 1917, a devastating explosion took place in Halifax Harbour taking almost 2000 lives and injuring 9000 more. Join us as we look into the fatal errors that contributed to the largest accidental explosion in history. References for this episode: