

The Scottish Island, The Shipwreck and The Whisky
Aug 8, 2024
Laura Boon-Williams, a curator, shares the story of the SS Politician shipwreck in WWII, where islanders salvaged whisky. Topics include the cat-and-mouse game with customs officers, merchant shipping in WWII, and the impact of a seemingly endless supply of whiskey on a Hebridean community.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Adventures of the Ship Politician
03:28 • 13min
Dramatic Murder of Thomas Beckett and the Impact of the Sugar Industry in the Caribbean
16:34 • 3min
The Struggle for Independence, WWII Contributions, and Mysterious Cargo in Jamaica's History
19:37 • 3min
Whiskey Frenzy on a Scottish Island
22:58 • 5min
The Impact of a Shipwreck and Whisky on a Scottish Island
27:57 • 2min