15 Best Maritime History Podcasts

1. The Pirate History Podcast

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A podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean, the real men and women that threatened the trade and stability of the Old World empires, the forces that led them to piracy and the myths and stories they inspired. Famous names like Captain Henry Morgan, Henry Avery, Charles Vane, Mary Reed, Anne Bonny, Black Bart Roberts, Ned Low, and Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach will rub elbows with Queens, Kings, Popes, rebellious monks, Caribbean Natives, African Slaves and notorious governors like Woodes Rogers...more Host Matt Albers
Producer/Network Airwave History
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Benjamin Raule
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.1KFacebook 3K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Titanic: Ship of Dreams

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Titanic: Ship of Dreams is the new podcast from the award winning Noiser Network. Join host Paul McGann as he explores life and death on the most infamous ship in history. You'll be right there on board - mingling with the first-class passengers in their opulent surrounds and rubbing shoulders with the passengers down in steerage. Setting sail from Southampton, chugging across the Atlantic, striking the iceberg and sinking into the icy depths... We'll hear the harrowing tales of the victims and the testimonies of the lucky survivors...more Host Paul McGann
Producer/Network NOISER
Email ****@noiser.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Stephanie Barczewski, James Delgado +10 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4.5K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs

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A maritime history podcast. Dive deep into the captivating world of shipwrecks, maritime disasters, and seafaring legends. Each episode unravels the true stories behind history's most infamous shipwrecks, from legendary vessels lost to the depths to modern-day maritime mysteries. Join host Rich Napolitano as he explores the history, science, and human stories behind these sunken relics—perfect for history buffs, sailors, divers, ocean lovers, and adventure seekers alike...more Host Rich Napolitano
Email ****@shipwrecksandseadogs.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Jenny Chan, Madison Schmidt +5 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 194 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Mariner's Mirror Podcast

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The world's No.1 podcast dedicated to all of maritime and naval history. With one foot in the present and one in the past we bring you the most exciting and interesting current maritime projects worldwide: including excavations of shipwrecks, the restoration of historic ships, sailing classic yachts and tall ships, unprecedented behind the scenes access to exhibitions, museums and archives worldwide, primary sources and accounts that bring the maritime past alive as never before. From the Society for Nautical Research, and the Lloyds Register Foundation. Presented by Dr Sam Willis...more Host Dr Sam Willis
Producer/Network The Society for Nautical Research and the Lloyds Register Foundation
Email ****@sam-willis.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Philip K. Allan, Dr Catherine Scheybeler +8 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 260Facebook 9.4KTwitter 6.6KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Beyond the Breakers

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Beyond The Breakers is a podcast about shipwrecks, loss, and lessons learned from maritime disasters. 
Hosts Taylor Johnson, Tanner
Producer/Network Taylor and Tanner
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jessica Watkins, Kelly
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 140Twitter 1.5KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Preble Hall

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A naval history podcast from Preble Hall - the United States Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, Maryland. Preble Hall will interview historians, practitioners, military personnel, and other experts on a variety of naval history topics from ancient history to recent history.more Host Dr. Stephen Phillips
Producer/Network U.S. Naval Academy Museum, Dr. Stephen Phillips
Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Tom Duffy, Dr. Shawn Callahan +8 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 102 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. US Naval History Podcast

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The US Naval History Podcast features the highlights of our naval history, from John Paul Jones' raids on Scotland to the navy's finest hours in WWII, and beyond to the Cold War and world today. Support the show, get transcripts, and more: usnavalhistory.commore Host Chase Dalton
Producer/Network Chase
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Bill Wiseman, Andrew Clapham +6 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 85Facebook 6Twitter 137Instagram 40 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. ShipWrekt

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Hi hi hi shipmates! Welcome aboard ShipWrekt- a podcast that dives deep into the history of naval battles with a unique perspective. Hosted by a civilian sea captain and a former member of the Royal Navy, our show takes you beyond the textbooks, providing insights from those who have actually experienced combat at sea. Each episode brings in additional navy veterans, offering firsthand expertise and knowledge on the intricacies of naval warfare.What sets us apart? We bring in the voices of those who have lived it...more Host Scoot
Producer/Network Cap'n Scoot
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Tom Sharpe, Dougie +5 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 46 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The U.S. Navy History Podcast

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dale-robertson/subscribeHistory of the United States Navy from the Revolutionary War to Modern times.
Hosts Dale Robertson, Christophe Landa
Producer/Network Dale Robertson
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Commander Paul Talbot, Osmond Ingram +1 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

10. DE Classified

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Welcome to DE Classified a podcast showcasing the history of Destroyer Escorts. Each month a member of the USS SLATER's education crew will highlight a specific Destroyer Escort and share the stories of the sailors who served aboard these Trim But Deadly ships. USS SLATER is a WWII era Destroyer Escort now serving as the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum in Albany, New York. more Producer/Network USS SLATER
Email ****@ussslater.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 32.3KTwitter 845Instagram 2.8K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. 10 Minutes to Seaward

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Maritime history from the fall of Napoleon to the rise of the Soviet Union about ten minutes, by the Bluejackets Reenactment Society
Producer/Network the Bluejackets Reenactment Society
Recent Guests Joseph Denman, Robert Thorpe +1 more
Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Maritime History with Chris Sams (live and unplugged)

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Maritime history is a multifaceted and fascinating subject which covers tales of heroism, war, disasters, trade and discovery.Naval Historian Chris Sams comes to you fortnightly to talk about an aspect of Maritime history recorded live and unplugged.This Podcast is part of Chris' Substack where he writes three times a week on the subject.https://substack.com/@jerijerod14?utm_source=user-menu jerijerod14.substack.commore Producer/Network High Seas High Jinks
Email ****@substack.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Steady As She Goes

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Steady As She Goes is a maritime history, heritage, and news podcast from the Rosslare Harbour Maritime Heritage Centre .Anchored on Ireland's southeast coast, we explore the stories of ships, ports, and people that shaped our seafaring past, while keeping a steady eye on maritime developments today. From local maritime history to wider nautical traditions, this is a show for anyone with saltwater in their veins.more Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Captain John Reilly, Radio Officer Robert McFadden +7 more
Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Di Maio Podcast

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Di Maio Podcast explores pirates, maritime history, and shipwrecks through research‑driven storytelling. From legendary pirates to lost ships and life at sea, each episode dives into the mysteries and adventures of the maritime world.more Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

15. The Maritime History Podcast

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The Maritime History Podcast is a chronological look at maritime history and its numerous facets. Beginning with ancient history, the podcast looks at trade, exploration, boat and ship-building, economics, and the relationship between the ocean and the development of society and culture throughout history. Learn more about the podcast at https://maritimehistorypodcast.com.more Host Brandon Huebner
Email ****@maritimehistorypodcast.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 530Facebook 3.9KTwitter 71Instagram 11.2K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact