• The Raft of the Medusa - Part 2

  • Mar 19 2024
  • Length: 52 mins
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The Raft of the Medusa - Part 2

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  • Subscribe to Into History for ad-free listening, bonus content, and other perks! The French shipwreck Medusa, which took place in 1816 off the coast of Mauritania, remains one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history. The vessel, carrying French officials, soldiers, and settlers to Senegal, ran aground due to navigational errors and negligence. Among the survivors, those left on a makeshift raft endured harrowing conditions, including starvation, dehydration, and resorting to cannibalism to survive. The tragic events of the Medusa disaster captivated public attention and inspired artistic works, such as Théodore Géricault's monumental painting "The Raft of the Medusa," which immortalized the plight of the survivors and the horrors they endured. For images, sources, and transcripts please visit: shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2024/03/11/the-raft-of-the-medusa/. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs on Social Media >> Support the show by purchasing Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs merchandise >> Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
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