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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 52 MIN

Rod Scher on Historic Shipwrecks, with Host John Arndt

from Good Jibes with Latitude 38 · host Latitude 38 Sailing Magazine

This week's host, John Arndt, is joined by Author Rod Scher to chat what we can learn from some of the most fascinating & tragic shipwrecks in history. Rod's latest book is Ship of Lost Souls: The Tragic Wreck of the Steamship Valencia, and he's currently writing a book on The Wreck of the Steamship Pacific. Hear the mistakes that led to the wrecks of Valencia & Pacific, why you need to trust your instruments, how to avoid catastrophes, who is really in charge on the water, and why it's important to read about disasters. Learn more about Rod and check out his books at RodScher.com

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