Pergi ke luar talian dengan aplikasi Player FM !
Inferno at Sea: The Dona Paz Tragedy
Manage episode 456479302 series 3614061
Catastrophe Chronicles delves into the harrowing story of the Doña Paz Ferry disaster, the deadliest peacetime maritime accident in history. Hosted by Katie and Arin Babbick, this episode explores the tragic events of December 20, 1987, in the Philippines, where over 4,000 lives were lost. Listeners will be taken through the overcrowded conditions on board, the catastrophic collision with the oil tanker MT Vector, and the subsequent explosive inferno that consumed both vessels. Despite widespread chaos and inadequate rescue efforts, 26 individuals miraculously survived. This episode reflects on the broader context of maritime challenges in the region, touching on corruption, outdated equipment, and a series of similar disasters that haunt the waters of the Philippines.
Join us as we revisit the Doña Paz tragedy, trying to understand why this horrific incident remains largely forgotten and the impact it had on safety regulations and the lives of the victims' families. Through a detailed recount of survivor stories and an examination of the investigation outcomes, the episode sheds light on this catastrophic event, aiming to ensure the memory of those who perished endures.
Email: catastrophechroniclespod@gmail.com
Website (show notes and sources under podblog): www.catastrophe-chronicles.com
13 episod
Manage episode 456479302 series 3614061
Catastrophe Chronicles delves into the harrowing story of the Doña Paz Ferry disaster, the deadliest peacetime maritime accident in history. Hosted by Katie and Arin Babbick, this episode explores the tragic events of December 20, 1987, in the Philippines, where over 4,000 lives were lost. Listeners will be taken through the overcrowded conditions on board, the catastrophic collision with the oil tanker MT Vector, and the subsequent explosive inferno that consumed both vessels. Despite widespread chaos and inadequate rescue efforts, 26 individuals miraculously survived. This episode reflects on the broader context of maritime challenges in the region, touching on corruption, outdated equipment, and a series of similar disasters that haunt the waters of the Philippines.
Join us as we revisit the Doña Paz tragedy, trying to understand why this horrific incident remains largely forgotten and the impact it had on safety regulations and the lives of the victims' families. Through a detailed recount of survivor stories and an examination of the investigation outcomes, the episode sheds light on this catastrophic event, aiming to ensure the memory of those who perished endures.
Email: catastrophechroniclespod@gmail.com
Website (show notes and sources under podblog): www.catastrophe-chronicles.com
13 episod
Semua episod
×1 Sabotage in the Sky: Continental Airlines Flight 11 (1962) 1:21:44
1 1977 New York Blackout: When New York Got a Little Too Dark 1:37:12
1 Drowning in Politics: The Erfurt Latrine Collapse 34:10
1 Caution: Highly Explosive – The Texas City Disaster 1:27:21
1 Sinking of the Kursk: The Disaster That Shook the World in 2000 (An Arin Episode) 1:39:57
1 Inferno at Sea: The Dona Paz Tragedy 48:26
1 Forged in Wildfire: How the 1910 Big Burn Shaped America's National Forests 1:25:51
1 The Station Fire 2003: A Killer Show 1:25:07
1 The 1952 Smog of Death: London’s Killer Haze 58:04
1 History in Ruins: The Earthquake, Tsunami and Fire That Rocked Lisbon in 1755 1:00:27
1 The Sticky Tale of the Great Boston Molasses Flood Disaster 1:05:25
1 Buried Alive by the National Coal Board: Aberfan Disaster 1:03:57
Selamat datang ke Player FM
Player FM mengimbas laman-laman web bagi podcast berkualiti tinggi untuk anda nikmati sekarang. Ia merupakan aplikasi podcast terbaik dan berfungsi untuk Android, iPhone, dan web. Daftar untuk melaraskan langganan merentasi peranti.