22 Min.

Star of Bengal Bonus: The James Kennedy Tapes Wrangell History Unlocked

    • Geschichte

James Kennedy was the Chief Engineer aboard the steamship Kayak the night the Star of Bengal was lost forever. Today, you'll hear the story in James Kennedy's own words. Thanks to his grandson, Bob Kennedy, we'll play a tape recording of him from 1947. And thanks to his great-great-grandson John Schenk, we'll hear his testimony read aloud from 1908. Taken together, it's one man's story of a harrowing, deadly night.
Transcript and more available at http://www.wrangellhistoryunlocked.com/star
Have a piece of the Star of Bengal story to share? Get in touch!
wrangellpod@gmail.com

James Kennedy was the Chief Engineer aboard the steamship Kayak the night the Star of Bengal was lost forever. Today, you'll hear the story in James Kennedy's own words. Thanks to his grandson, Bob Kennedy, we'll play a tape recording of him from 1947. And thanks to his great-great-grandson John Schenk, we'll hear his testimony read aloud from 1908. Taken together, it's one man's story of a harrowing, deadly night.
Transcript and more available at http://www.wrangellhistoryunlocked.com/star
Have a piece of the Star of Bengal story to share? Get in touch!
wrangellpod@gmail.com

22 Min.

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