Dive into History: Shipwrecks of Biscayne National Park [OC, Small]

Biscayne National Park, the largest marine park in the National Park system, is home to a unique “underwater museum.” This series of podcasts highlights six of the sites on the park’s Maritime Heritage Trail, and is a perfect way to prepare for a personal visit to the wrecks, or simply to explore them from home. This podcast series is open-captioned. (640 x 360)

Erl King [CC, Small]

The important transition from sail to steam is exemplified by this ship, named for a character from German folklore. Ranger Chris Beers hosts.

11-23
04:34

Arratoon Apcar [CC, Small]

No ship in the park demonstrates better why lighthouses are so important! Ranger Heather Schorge hosts.

11-09
05:14

19th Century [CC, Small]

As Ranger Chris Beers explains, little remains to tell the story of this vessel. What was it carrying? Where was it going? Why?

10-26
04:45

Lugano [CC, Small]

Biscayne National Park Ranger Heather Schorge tells about the ship which, when it grounded, was the largest ship ever to wreck on the Florida reef.

10-12
05:18

Mandalay [CC, Small]

Ranger Astrid Rybeck tells the tale of a small luxury cruise ship that was the "red carpet ship of the Windjammer fleet."

09-28
05:12

Alicia [CC, Small]

Join Ranger Gary Bremen for a look at the story of the last great wreck of the Florida Keys wrecking era.

09-14
05:15

Introduction [CC, Small]

Ranger Astrid Rybeck introduces Biscayne National Park’s Maritime Heritage Trail, and whets the apetite for the podcasts on the individual shipwrecks in the rest of the series.

08-30
04:23

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