Dan Snow's History Hit cover image

HMS Wager: Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

Dan Snow's History Hit

CHAPTER

Surviving the Wager Shipwreck

The chapter vividly depicts the dramatic shipwreck of the HMS Wager, detailing the chaos and destruction as the vessel breaks apart on rocks. Despite the grim situation, some survivors manage to reach a desolate island called Wager Island amidst harsh conditions and continuous rain, facing challenges of scarcity and conflicts within the group.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner