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Shipwrecked: The Story of the Samson

Irish History Podcast

English - January 24, 2024 04:30 - 27 minutes - 28.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
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The story of the Samson is one most bizarre shipwrecks in Irish history.


When this enormous sea crane ship crashed into the Irish coast, it's owners got more than they bargained for.


While an RAF helicopter rescued the crew, a local man battled mountainous seas to climb aboard and claim the ship as his own!


This began a 40 day saga…


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