Join Andrew and Michelle as they discuss the only five-masted schooner (barquentine? but who's keeping track) to ever grace the Great Lakes - the David Dows. This behemoth of a ship made quite a name for herself during her day, setting load and speed records, making other ships look like mere bath toys. Tune in to learn what made the Dows so special, what earned her so many unfortunate titles, and what ultimately was her downfall.

Minnesota Freedom Fund - ICE + Rights Resources:

https://mnfreedomfund.org/resources/resources-ice/

National Immigration Detention Hotline (Freedom for Immigrants) Number | ICE Detainee Locator via US Immigration | Customs Enforcement Tools (If someone is detained) | How To Find Someone In Detention | Submit Bond Requests | Connect W/ Local Advocacy:

https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/hotline

Red Cards That Have Your Rights (in 50+ Languages) That Can Be Printed For Free/Tarjetas rojas que tengan tus derechos (en 50+ idiomas) que puedas usar gratis:

https://www.ilrc.org/redcards#print

Free Legal Support For People In ICE Detention | Interpreters To Represent Detainees:

https://immigrationjustice.us/ice-detention-program/

For Families + Communities | Know Your Rights | Plan Ahead | Act In Solidarity:

https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/take-action/communitiesnotcages/toolkit-fight-detention-deportations

Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times

Mental Health: cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html + nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

ICE Immigration/Police/Know Your Rights: immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

Español: https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

General: https://www.211.org/

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It's all things ice over here (the non-toxic kind, except a few of the ships we cover might think otherwise) and Andrew and Michelle invite you along for the ride. Join them as they talk about an episode eerily similar to last week's story. See if you can spot the differences before Michelle makes them obvious in her retelling of the tale of the SS John V. Moran. Be sure to pack your ice picks and lots of extra salt. Welcome aboard!

Minnesota Freedom Fund - ICE + Rights Resources:

https://mnfreedomfund.org/resources/resources-ice/

National Immigration Detention Hotline (Freedom for Immigrants) Number | ICE Detainee Locator via US Immigration | Customs Enforcement Tools (If someone is detained) | How To Find Someone In Detention | Submit Bond Requests | Connect W/ Local Advocacy:

https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/hotline

Red Cards That Have Your Rights (in 50+ Languages) That Can Be Printed For Free/Tarjetas rojas que tengan tus derechos (en 50+ idiomas) que puedas usar gratis:

https://www.ilrc.org/redcards#print

Free Legal Support For People In ICE Detention | Interpreters To Represent Detainees:

https://immigrationjustice.us/ice-detention-program/

For Families + Communities | Know Your Rights | Plan Ahead | Act In Solidarity:

https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/take-action/communitiesnotcages/toolkit-fight-detention-deportations

Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times

Mental Health: cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html + nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

ICE Immigration/Police/Know Your Rights: immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

Español: https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

General: https://www.211.org/

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What does hubris, slush, and the first millionaire in Detroit have in common? Why, the SS Eber Ward, of course! Still unsure of of the connection? Tune in to today's episode where Andrew and Michelle cover the life of not only the Eber Ward the ship, but also the man she was named after, and his uncle, and perhaps a few other characters along the way. Anchors away!

Minnesota Freedom Fund - ICE + Rights Resources:

https://mnfreedomfund.org/resources/resources-ice/

National Immigration Detention Hotline (Freedom for Immigrants) Number | ICE Detainee Locator via US Immigration | Customs Enforcement Tools (If someone is detained) | How To Find Someone In Detention | Submit Bond Requests | Connect W/ Local Advocacy:

https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/hotline

Red Cards That Have Your Rights (in 50+ Languages) That Can Be Printed For Free/Tarjetas rojas que tengan tus derechos (en 50+ idiomas) que puedas usar gratis:

https://www.ilrc.org/redcards#print

Free Legal Support For People In ICE Detention | Interpreters To Represent Detainees:

https://immigrationjustice.us/ice-detention-program/

For Families + Communities | Know Your Rights | Plan Ahead | Act In Solidarity:

https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/take-action/communitiesnotcages/toolkit-fight-detention-deportations

Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times

Mental Health: cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html + nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

ICE Immigration/Police/Know Your Rights: immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

Español: https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

General: https://www.211.org/

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Join hosts Michelle and Andrew as they talk about a series of unfortunate events that happened on November 17, 1879. What started as an unassuming night quickly turned into chaos that took the lives of 6 people and sank at least three ships - tug A.O. Thayer, tug Philip Becker, and the dredge Gordon, as well as quite possibly a few scows. Tune in to learn more about this Lake Ontario tragedy. Anchors away!

Minnesota Freedom Fund - ICE + Rights Resources:

https://mnfreedomfund.org/resources/resources-ice/

National Immigration Detention Hotline (Freedom for Immigrants) Number | ICE Detainee Locator via US Immigration | Customs Enforcement Tools (If someone is detained) | How To Find Someone In Detention | Submit Bond Requests | Connect W/ Local Advocacy:

https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/hotline

Red Cards That Have Your Rights (in 50+ Languages) That Can Be Printed For Free/Tarjetas rojas que tengan tus derechos (en 50+ idiomas) que puedas usar gratis:

https://www.ilrc.org/redcards#print

Free Legal Support For People In ICE Detention | Interpreters To Represent Detainees:

https://immigrationjustice.us/ice-detention-program/

For Families + Communities | Know Your Rights | Plan Ahead | Act In Solidarity:

https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/take-action/communitiesnotcages/toolkit-fight-detention-deportations

Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times

Mental Health: cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html + nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

ICE Immigration/Police/Know Your Rights: immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

Español: https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

General: https://www.211.org/

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First actual recorded episode in 2026 and hosts Andrew + Michelle are a tad rusty. Bear with them as they cover the SS M.M. Drake along with a few ships she encountered along the way such as the Michigan, the Dot, the Smith Moore, the Pilot, and the Hallaran. Whether or not you believe the Drake was good or bad luck, the hero or the villain, we'll let you decide. Welcome aboard!

Food Assistance Resources:

• Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations
• Find a local food bank in your area: feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food + foodfinder.us
• Find a Little Free Pantry in your area: mapping.littlefreepantry.org
• Find a mutual aid network providing food assistance in your area: mutualaidhub.org
• Donate to a food bank: www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-blog/what-donate-food-bank-and-what-avoid

Sources for helping out those affected in the Gaza Strip:

• https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-need-lifesaving-support
• https://www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza

Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times

Mental Health: cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html + nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

ICE Immigration/Police/Know Your Rights: immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

Español: https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

General: https://www.211.org/

Follow us on our Socials

Instagram: @underthewavespodcast

Facebook: Under the Waves Podcast

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Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of 2026 where your hosts, Andrew and Michelle cover the hot topic case of the Oscar T. Flint. What makes this vessel so lit and it's not just because Michelle can't handle the heat of narrating today, that's for sure. Other than that and the seemingly random mention of goby fish, tune in for a crazy episode. Here's to 2026 and all of the new adventures and shipwrecks it'll bring us! Welcome aboard.

Food Assistance Resources:

• Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations
• Find a local food bank in your area: feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food + foodfinder.us
• Find a Little Free Pantry in your area: mapping.littlefreepantry.org
• Find a mutual aid network providing food assistance in your area: mutualaidhub.org
• Donate to a food bank: www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-blog/what-donate-food-bank-and-what-avoid

Sources for helping out those affected in the Gaza Strip:

• https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-need-lifesaving-support
• https://www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza

Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times

Mental Health: cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html + nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

ICE Immigration/Police/Know Your Rights: immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

Español: https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

General: https://www.211.org/

Follow us on our Socials

Instagram: @underthewavespodcast

Facebook: Under the Waves Podcast

Website: www.underthewavespodcast.com

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Buy Us A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/underthewavespod

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It's the last episode of 2025 and we're bringing you a boatload of laughs. Join Andrew and Michelle as they traverse the Great Lakes in search of the best 1 star reviews of harbors, marinas, boat launches, and the occasional restaurant. Some reviews are of higher ratings and some just plain don't make sense. Tune in for the final episode as we prepare to close out the 2025 season. Welcome aboard!

Food Assistance Resources:

• Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations
• Find a local food bank in your area: feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food + foodfinder.us
• Find a Little Free Pantry in your area: mapping.littlefreepantry.org
• Find a mutual aid network providing food assistance in your area: mutualaidhub.org
• Donate to a food bank: www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-blog/what-donate-food-bank-and-what-avoid

Sources for helping out those affected in the Gaza Strip:

• https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-need-lifesaving-support
• https://www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza

Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times

Mental Health: cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html + nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

ICE Immigration/Police/Know Your Rights: immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

Español: https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

General: https://www.211.org/

Follow us on our Socials

Instagram: @underthewavespodcast

Facebook: Under the Waves Podcast

Website: www.underthewavespodcast.com

Send us an email: underthewavespodcast@gmail.com

Buy Us A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/underthewavespod

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Today, Michelle and Andrew and bringing you a very special two-for-one deal with the sinking of two car ferries - the James W Curran and the John A McPhail. Learn all about the early days of car ferries on the northern Great Lakes as well as what set these two apart, and why are they still so unique to this day. We can't wait for you to tune in. Merry early Christmas!

Food Assistance Resources:

• Find a community fridge in your area: freedge.org + changex.org/ca/communityfridge/locations
• Find a local food bank in your area: feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food + foodfinder.us
• Find a Little Free Pantry in your area: mapping.littlefreepantry.org
• Find a mutual aid network providing food assistance in your area: mutualaidhub.org
• Donate to a food bank: www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-blog/what-donate-food-bank-and-what-avoid

Sources for helping out those affected in the Gaza Strip:

• https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-need-lifesaving-support
• https://www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gaza

Sites for Mental Health & Getting Through Tough Times

Mental Health: cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html + nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

ICE Immigration/Police/Know Your Rights: immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

Español: https://immigrantjustice.org/es/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/

General: https://www.211.org/

Follow us on our Socials

Instagram: @underthewavespodcast

Facebook: Under the Waves Podcast

Website: www.underthewavespodcast.com

Send us an email: underthewavespodcast@gmail.com

Buy Us A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/underthewavespod

Make sure to share this episode with your favorite sailor!