Welcome Smoke Circle! Kt's back and she's bringing us a whimsical journey into history with the tale of Unsinkable Sam, the legendary feline who survived three shipwrecks during World War II. Discover how this black and white cat became a symbol of hope and resilience for sailors amidst the chaos of war. We'll also explore the fascinating role of cats in naval history, providing companionship and comfort to those at sea (and the practical use of mousing!)

Permission to come aboard granted and come along for a heartwarming and adventurous episode that celebrates the enduring spirit of our furry friends.

(Yes, that is an AI cartoon black and white cat and *boo* we typically don't like to support AI art but any picture you find of Unsinkable Sam also isn't him and is most likely another naval cat named Simon)

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Mentioned in the Stories:

Pastel Painting of Unsinkable Sam at the National Maritime Museum in London by Georgina Shaw Baker

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Source Material and References:

https://www.zmescience.com/feature-post/culture/bizarre-stories/unsinkable-sam-cat-wwii/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsinkable_Sam

https://legionmagazine.com/in-defence-of-cat-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-tale-of-unsinkable-sam-and-other-seafaring-felines/

https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/year-10/unsinkable-sam/?srsltid=AfmBOoqRwl0O7ACdR4Jfu6K1J3vt1DvvGAXz0c2D6eXERvwfBDqqiYnW

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Intro/outro music: "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (⁠incompetech.com⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/