The Gripping Tale of Captain James Riley and the Shipwreck of Commerce Part 1 | E117

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh arecount the harrowing survival story of Captain James Riley and the ship Commerce's ill-fated voyage in 1815. The American merchant ship, led by Captain Riley, runs aground off the coast of North Africa, leading the crew into a dire struggle for survival amidst harsh desert conditions and captivity by nomadic tribes. As they face starvation, dehydration, and abuse, listeners are left on the edge of their seats waiting to hear what becomes of these shipwrecked sailors. 00:00 Introduction to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast 00:19 Setting the Scene: The Commerce's Ill-Fated Voyage 01:56 Captain James Riley: A Background 05:24 The Shipwreck and Immediate Aftermath 07:22 Captured by the Sahrawi Tribe 17:58 Struggles and Survival Tactics 23:47 Conclusion and Call to Action Thank you for your support! Email us! [email protected]://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in Outdoor Wilderness Medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-crux-true-survival-stories--7265181/support.Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcastEmail us! [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/Get schooled by Julie in wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/