Maritime History with Chris Sams (live and unplugged)

High Seas High Jinks

Maritime history is a multifaceted and fascinating subject which covers tales of heroism, war, disasters, trade and discovery. Naval Historian Chris Sams comes to you fortnightly to talk about an aspect of Maritime history recorded live and unplugged. This Podcast is part of Chris' Substack where he writes three times a week on the subject. https://substack.com/@jerijerod14?utm_source=user-menu jerijerod14.substack.com

  1. The Hormuz issue

    1D AGO

    The Hormuz issue

    This week I speak briefly about the situaton in the Straits of Hormuz drawing out some dicey historical comparisons. I also ask the questions: Why won’t ships sail through? What has insurance got to do with it? Why the hell had no one in the Pentagon thought of this? and What is the solution? Hopefully this will blow over quickly. If you aren’t already and want to read more of my Naval history stuff or find me on the socials you can find it all here… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jerijerod14.substack.com/subscribe

    29 min
  2. Australia's first Naval sweep

    FEB 25

    Australia's first Naval sweep

    This week’s episode looks at the Australian Navy’s first offensive sweep of the First World War and their hunt for von Spee… If you aren’t already and want to read more of my Naval history stuff or find me on the socials you can find it all here… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jerijerod14.substack.com/subscribe

    19 min

  3. FEB 18

    The Arabic incident

    This week’s podcast looks at a lesser known liner sinking by the German Navy in World War One and how this one almost brought America into the War in the summer of 1915… If you aren’t already and want to read more of my Naval history stuff or find me on the socials you can find it all here… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jerijerod14.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min

  4. FEB 11

    On pirates and smugglers in Kent

    Looking into the story of a pirate’s grave and the battle between pirates and villagers deep in the heart of Kent in the 18 Century… If you aren’t already and want to read more of my Naval history stuff or find me on the socials you can find it all here… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jerijerod14.substack.com/subscribe

    19 min
  5. The doomed U-570

    FEB 4

    The doomed U-570

    The U-570 had a very troubled career in the Kriegsmarine and her maiden voyage came to a very unfortunate end. If you aren’t already and want to read more of my Naval history stuff or find me on the socials you can find it all here… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jerijerod14.substack.com/subscribe

    27 min
  6. Where is the British Navy?

    JAN 28

    Where is the British Navy?

    This week I answer a random Twitter question from a random person as to where the Royal navy is no longer the power that it was, the financial pressure, the lack of need and foreign pressure in under half an hour. If you aren’t already and want to read more of my Naval history stuff or find me on the socials you can find it all here… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jerijerod14.substack.com/subscribe

    29 min

  7. JAN 21

    What is a Pre-Dreadnought?

    This week I ask a question you never thought you needed to know - what is a pre-dreadnought battleship? Also why are they important and actually do more during the First World War than Dreadnoughts? If you aren’t already and want to read more of my Naval history stuff or find me on the socials you can find it all here… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jerijerod14.substack.com/subscribe

    32 min
  8. The Tegetthoff's weakness?

    JAN 14

    The Tegetthoff's weakness?

    This week is a rough overview of the Tegetthoff dreadnought’s origins, the Austro-Hungarian/Italian Naval race, cost cutting and why the flaw in her design was not that critical and it was more of a fleet issue. This was in response to a video on youtube by the fantastic Mike Grady and Ocean Liner Designs which you can find here and I fully recommend you check out his channel and videos. If you aren’t already and want to read more of my Naval history stuff or find me on the socials you can find it all here… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jerijerod14.substack.com/subscribe

    30 min
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Maritime history is a multifaceted and fascinating subject which covers tales of heroism, war, disasters, trade and discovery. Naval Historian Chris Sams comes to you fortnightly to talk about an aspect of Maritime history recorded live and unplugged. This Podcast is part of Chris' Substack where he writes three times a week on the subject. https://substack.com/@jerijerod14?utm_source=user-menu jerijerod14.substack.com

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