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The Sinking of the SS Princess Sophia

Oct 15, 2018
The sinking of the SS Princess Sophia was overshadowed by WWI and the flu pandemic. The podcast explores the tragic event and its impact on Canada and the US. It discusses the captain's controversial decision not to evacuate, the rescue efforts, and the aftermath. The difficulties of traveling in a hot country without AC are also briefly mentioned.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Steamship Business of Canadian Pacific Railway Company
02:30 • 7min
3
The Departure
09:40 • 4min
4
The Captain's Decision
13:34 • 10min
5
Efforts to Rescue the SS Princess Sophia and the Arrival of a Lighthouse Superintendent
23:22 • 4min
6
Aftermath of the Sinking
26:56 • 11min
7
Challenges of Traveling in a Hot Country with No Air Conditioning and Promotions for a TV Show, Roku Streambar, and T-Mobile for Business
38:22 • 3min