The Terrifying Wreck of the SS ATLANTIC (Halifax, 1873 - 150th ANNIVERSARY)

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April Fool's Day, 1873 - The grand steamer Atlantic of the White Star Line crashes hard onto the rocks of Lower Prospect, Nova Scotia (not too far from Halifax), with almost 1,000 people on board. The ship is rapidly tearing apart as the waves batter it against the rocky coastline. The lifeboats wreck before they can escape and the stern sinks rapidly. It seems hopeless for everyone aboard Atlantic, but rescue is on its way in the form of a small group of local fishermen.
At that time, the SS Atlantic was the worst disaster in the North Atlantic to date, and the worst disaster for the White Star Line until the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. April 1st, 2023 marks the 150th anniversary of the wreck, and even though it's a wreck I've covered thoroughly on my channel in the past, including with a detailed full length documentary, new research and a better understanding of the disaster make it worth revisiting this story.
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[@PartTimeExplorer]

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[@tphvictims5101]

Excellent

[@tdecker2937]

Excellent content, really interesting and informative! And also, it is really nice to listen to a documentary with subtle music playing in the background. I I find documentaries, almost unlistenable and unwatchable when they have music that is so loud that it distracts from the actual narration……yours is the perfect volume.

[@villebooks]

*shared*

[@aicrules9140]

I will do so, thanks again guys.

[@naughtiusmaximus830]

Cuz everything is owned by Blackrock cuz their buddies bought a license to print their own money in 1913. Welcome to the Suck!

[@classiccar0311]

It’s crazy how just a handful of people and sometimes one person can make better documentaries than large companies ever could dream of. All of your work is excellent and only getting better.

[@PartTimeExplorer]

Thank you very much!

[@TheAjs71]

'large companies' are too concerned about input from focus groups, I agree Cody, this is an exceptional piece of work...

[@colleenlally-ross7105]

I totally agree w you. I don't even watch any tv anymore just stream😊

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Titanic rip😢😢

[@GreatDetecting]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@gibshredcamel]

All of the people who participated in the rescue were absolute hard men. An 11 year old kid rowing across a rough sea in the early morning?! Nuts!

[@JAMBI..]

EDDIE!MULLENS!

[@synesthesia.aesthetic]

In the roughest tides on Earth during a huge storm 🤯

[@Turismo860]

Absolute madlads, hats off to them all

[@youtubecreators384]

That kid was more man than most so called men alive today.

[@nicoaf324]

Yeah because they had Fathers and were molded into men at a early age. No nagging wife yet, so rowing into rough seas would be preferable.

[@dat2ra]

The bravery if the locals who risked their lives to rescue strangers is a testament to the best of human nature. So touching.

[@Steve_R-93]

And the looting is testament to the worst of human nature

[@captmack007]

Well said.

[@ducksinarowpatience3670]

Made me get teared up. So brave.

[@zoutewand]

I dont mean to take away from their heroism, but this is often the case for people who live near the sea. It is done, because they know how much the sea can take, and if all seamen did it, they themselves would be extended the same heroism. It is putting your hope in one another.

[@zoutewand]

And most seamen do this. They are forced to by law, but usually they do it because they know the same will be done for their sons and nephews and fathers. I have grown up near the North sea, and every village has at least one monument remembering the dead. Often there would be so many sunk boats, they would have no choice but to make one big monument. But you would see a pattern jn it. For some crewmen their death date was the same, and the crewmen of each boat their family name was also often the same. As a kid this left a big impression on me. I would look at my dad and would fsll silent knowing that that was also the same thing a lot of sons did when their lives were lost. Maybe the last thing.

[@leandrotami]

I feel like the captain was dealing with a terrible crew. He was being lied about the amount of coal up to the point that someone thought unnecessarily diverting the ship from its course was preferable to recognizing their deceit. He was also not woken up when he requested it. A captain is still one person and he couldn't do everything, he depended on his crew.

[@steveib724]

Capt had a lead foot too dude

[@DeplorableBitterClinger]

A terrible crew is usually the result of terrible leadership.

[@matthewchampion5483]

Not always.

[@DeplorableBitterClinger]

@@matthewchampion5483 Not "always". But near enough always, and it always plays a role.

[@rationalrama]

@@joeyjojo5986 He did say 'wake me up at 3'

[@bowl-of-chicken-soup7107]

The fact that this whole tragedy could have been avoided if just one man was truthful with his captain…

[@amethyst1826]

AND the captain, who was happy to use lots of coal to go full steam ahead!!

[@bowl-of-chicken-soup7107]

@@amethyst1826 that would of been a problem, but then lying to the captain instead of just outright telling him he wasn’t being truthful about the amount left. The captain might of been using to much coal but the tragedy was entirely the effect of the other guys actions

[@luvondarox]

Not to mention Metcalf's hubris in dismissing the caution about coming in too fast and too close to the dangerous parts of Halifax. I wonder what went through the men's minds during the destruction; one who realized he should have listened, and the other knowing they never needed to be there in the first place.

[@michalsoukup1021]

Even worse he ignored captain's orders. IF he woke him up, even just 12 minutes earlier, the disaster could have still be avoided.

[@Happysecret180]

Should've seen hte Arctic

[@kfrenchiiee]

Poor Rosa, she just gave birth to her newborn child only to lose her over the edge to the sea. And then to be separated from her husband and left in the rigging, tied down, watching in horror and despair as the ship sunk deeper and deeper. RIP to her and everyone lost that night.

[@skylarsjoberg9618]

I know, I was thinking, I think she nearly lost the will to fight after that baby was swept away. I can’t even imagine the pain she must have felt while up in that mast.

[@michaelhall2709]

See: Problem of Evil; God.

[@shea086]

I,ll second that. RIP Rosa.

[@shea086]

@@skylarsjoberg9618 Its so sad. Life can be cruel. RIP Rosa.

[@kathypappas6867]

😢😢

[@wrightju12345]

As a Nova Scotian, it's difficult to believe anyone survived that night. The currents and riptides carry people off the slick granite to their doom every year. To be that close to the shore, a false hope, must have caused so many deaths.

[@Your_online_dude]

It must have been so safe looking in the water that some might have jumped off in to the water

[@zachjollimore4339]

Terence bay still is a fishing village, it was a bunch of community members who went out in their boats to save those souls

[@Your_online_dude]

I don’t even know what I just said😅

[@jbug13158]

Knowing that they never had to go to Nova Scotia but because one man's lies they went to their deaths makes this a horrific preventable tragedy.

[@janiexoxo]

@@jbug13158one man’s lies and another’s pride.

[@molllus]

I live in Halifax, and the number of graves we have from well known ship wrecks always somehow surprises the tourists. The Atlantic is a treacherous ocean at the best of times, and we're often the closest port. This is fantastically done - thank you for all of your hard work and research.

[@alan6832]

I thought women had blubber like seals, allowing them to live longer in cold water than men. Or is this just modern women who get fat on processes foods? In this case the women were in a disadvantageous location on the ship, but I think the survival results would have been different if women had superior cold water capabilities as do seals. Though I remember modern stories of sinkings and boat capsizes where only the women survived. And I know my sisters and nieces enjoy far colder water than I can.

[@molllus]

​@@alan6832with all sincerity dude what the actual fuck

[@criminalphroggy39]

@@alan6832what r u even talking about lmao

[@catherineplante1336]

​@@alan6832r/nothowgirlswork

[@rosaoddin4338]

@@alan6832 that sounds like a way out theory, like about as far as Mars

[@SherlocksLeftNipple]

I didn't expect the line about two babies being born during the crossing to hit me as hard as it did, but it stuck with me throughout this entire rewatch. What a tragically short existence to be born into. 😢

[@4exgold]

not knowing this story, i was desperately hoping the woman tied to the mast was gonna make it so at least 1 woman survived it. so sad.

[@npc77107]

Extremely sad.

[@colemarie9262]

And thinking how attached a mother is when the baby was so recently a physical part of them, all the hopes and dreams and fears for that fragile new life...ugh. I can’t imagine how awful it was for the new mothers too.

[@charliekezza]

Fresh babies know how to hold their breath under water (so they don't drown in the womb) so the babies would have lasted longer than any 2yo or non swimming adult. That breaks my heart poor little things

[@brucegibbins3792]

@@charliekezza During a water birth baby will continue to receive all of its oxygen via the umbilical cord.

[@ianmyers6643]

I'm 53 years old, born & raised in Nova Scotia, less then 3 hours away & I never heard of this accident until now. Never taught to us in school. Thanks for this video. Great job.

[@JK360noscope]

Well surely you've heard of the Halifax explosion?

[@toranziancentralnetwork]

@@macysondheim It's not his responsibility. I live near Belfast and I don't expect everyone in Northern Ireland to know every single detail about Titanic, a tragedy that happened after this one in the video. Not to mention the fact he's watching this video contradicts your whole statement.

[@macysondheim]

@@toranziancentralnetwork whatever

[@toranziancentralnetwork]

@@macysondheim The second you get an actual response you just say "Whatever"

[@richardtorr4553]

@@macysondheim Yes, but it should have been taught at school with field visits about local culture

[@unrulycrow6299]

It's not the first documentary I listen to about the SS Atlantic, however it has to be the most detailed and compassionate one. I feel so sad for the lost persons, people like Rosa who likely went through the pains of childbirth and being a new mother, to losing everything in a single hour, even her life. The rescuers were outstanding people as well, and the efforts they pulled while not having much themselves is a great example of humanity.

[@StevieSeagal]

This dude is very good at what he does. Contacting a production source, and writing a script with him with a lil fictional yarns spun in could really make a gem

[@dupes6248]

He crushes it without fiction. The truth is often more compelling, as his videos clearly show.

[@JuanMendoza-qd5lm]

​@@StevieSeagalWhich part was fiction... I'll wait.

[@jonrutherford6852]

In 1851 my great-grandfather (then 12 years old), his sister, and their mom and dad made the voyage from County Donegal, Ireland, to New York City, fleeing the famine and turmoil in their homeland. They undoubtedly traveled in steerage, and documentaries like this help me to visualize just a bit of what they must have experienced during the long crossing. I enjoy your dignified and unsensational videos packed with history. Thank you!

[@jessicahitchens6926]

It was a slow genocide over a number of years. Perpetuated by the Crown and the Merchant/Mercantile class. Essentially parasites in my opinion. Also following Malthusian dogma too. Look it up.

[@lindasue8719]

I like that, "dignified and unsensational". Well said! The videos here really are classy! 👍🏼

[@ducksinarowpatience3670]

Dear old Donegal. You MUST visit if you haven't yet.

[@angelheart87878]

I had a great grandfather come from Sicily to NY and Ireland to NJ and I think the same thing. Omg. The fact we were born was a design, not chance.

[@angelheart87878]

So the guy that caused and allowed the accident was the one who survived and got to island again?

[@atlanticliners]

This is one of the finest maritime documentaries I've ever seen. Congratulations, Tom, and a big shout-out to Alex for his incredible work!

[@kyleanuar9090]

You should check Ocean liner design channel.

[@GreatDetecting]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@tonywang7461]

True

[@dexdudalx12]

@@tonywang7461lo

[@danamichelle1290]

Just happened to come across this last night and I'm watching again. So sad but so interesting... I'd love to see a doc about the descendents of survivors, if any, stayed in the area..

[@AnotherWittyUsername.]

The White Star Line either had the worst luck or hired the most incompetent people to be found on the seven seas.

[@christynorman7288]

Profit was the aim..... Purely greed.

[@themissinggene]

Never forget, when your life relies on equipment, that it was produced under budget by the lowest bidder.

[@laurad324]

@@christynorman7288Ismay again. We seem to continue to learn nothing even in 2023

[@herewego7694]

@@christynorman7288 greed? WSL was revolutionary in its treatment of its passengers and safety

[@amac8237]

Man just needs to be reminded from time to time that the sea is superior in every way.

[@johnmichaelrichards]

I'm 60 years old. I was born in Liverpool and, in the 1960s, the docks aside the River Mersey were my playground, especially the Princes Landing Stage, the Pier Head, and the Albert and Canning Docks. Even as a young child, I was fascinated by tales of the SS Atlantic. Thank you for this excellent documentary.

[@davidthorne5715]

The most legendary thing about this is the town who rallied into action as fast as they could, almost brings a tear to my eye

[@mdoutey]

and it’s always the poor simple ones.

[@iiiSK8orDI3iii]

​@@mdouteymedia tends to show us a very distilled cross section of humanity. I think this is a testament to the fact that despite how the world might look when you read or watch the news, your average fellow human would help you out if they could.

[@Yourmomma568]

It's pretty typical of maritime towns. These sorts of incidents are very common and they have to perform rescues pretty regularly. Less common now, and more professionalized, but it still happens.

[@patton303]

The woman who had her baby snatched out of her arms by a wave. That made my blood run cold. Especially as a parent. Can’t even imagine.

[@StevieSeagal]

Chief Engineer, I kept seeing his face when that was mentioned. 😔🙏

[@user-gf5zo3hp5y]

You must be new here in America 🇺🇸🥴

[@ElBergMan]

⁠@@user-gf5zo3hp5ywhat does that even mean?.. we get our baby’s snatched from our arms in America?

[@kaned5543]

I'm sure that's something that was with her in her final hours, strapped to the rigging. Death may have felt like a release. I can't even imagine the agony. And her poor husband, watching helplessly from the shore... what a nightmare.

[@lynnfisher3037]

What does that comment mean. Please explain as I dont get it at all​@@user-gf5zo3hp5y

[@BrightSunFilms]

I absolutely love these detailed videos, telling stories rarely known. Absolutely brilliant video overall!

[@neilholmes8200]

Totally agree, they're better than many mainstream documentary channels

[@laneyhesse8102]

Ayyee! Another awesome KZbinr! Love Bright Sun Films and Part Time Explorer! ❤ truly hidden gems

[@claireconover]

your videos are really good too. I’ve binged a few.

[@shereesmazik5030]

Vividly told , so cold and sad .

[@RailPreserver2K]

Nice seeing you here mr. Williams

[@adielstephenson2929]

The fact that they rescued 400 people from that apparently hopeless situation is an incredible testament to the skill, bravery and determination of those islanders.

[@TheDootSlayer]

I've never gotten emotional while watching a shipwreck documentary, but the story of William and Annie Glenfield made me ugly cry. I cannot imagine what Willaim felt that night and what he must have felt for the rest of his life. I can only pray that if there is an afterlife, William and Annie have been reunited at last in peace.

[@Henry-fk7cq]

Jesus very clearly said "marriage ends at death." Why are so many people calling Jesus a liar? No reuniting in the afterlife. That is fiction & was repeated multiple times. Read Matthew. It is amazing how supposedly religious people simply change the Bible's words.

[@1986kerrichinchilla]

maybe its the comfort people get from believing they will be reunited with loved ones @@Henry-fk7cq

[@ESMDto239]

​@@Henry-fk7cqnot everyone prays to your God

[@ducksinarowpatience3670]

​@@Henry-fk7cqjust because a marriage is over doesn't mean that can't be reunited. What an ugly comment you made.

[@J24J]

@@Henry-fk7cq You poor fool.🙄

[@jebbroham1776]

The compassion of these people in the tiny island settlements for the the stranded survivors of this terrible tragedy is enough to bring one to tears. They had so little to spare, yet they gave all they could to them.

[@cocogoat1111]

Not like they had much choice. Those survivors would have just pillaged and stolen from their houses if they didn't open their doors. They did not even get compensated for having all their food storage drained by those men.

[@imahumanperson361]

@@cocogoat1111That doesn’t change the fact that they *did* willingly open their doors to those people, and that it came from a place of human compassion. They also didn’t *have* to risk their own lives to save the survivors still aboard the ship and on the rock. Not everything needs to be so doom and gloom, especially when related to a tragedy like this. Take the good where you can find it. Why you insist on seeing it from a negative angle, I will never understand.

[@dana102083]

​@@cocogoat1111you're underestimating the good of Canadians. Eastern Canadians like Nova Scotians are some of the most humble and kind people that are about community. I'm proud I am born and raised in Canada and I grew up nowhere near the coast! Good people do what's right if they can. We still have those qualities even if you don't often see it..

[@LB-ou8wt]

It's no choice. They said that the man and his sons were fisherman or some other ocean profession. If someone needs help at sea and you can help, you help. It could be you or your kid one day.

[@dirtypure2023]

​@@imahumanperson361I think it is the good of Christians. All of these people were deeply religious and even if some were Catholic and some Protestant, they were united by their belief in God Almighty. Not only the charity of the locals is amazing, but the international charity that came flowing in from all over. Private charity can do so much in a high trust society of God fearing people. You would not have such open giving in today's world, sadly.

[@Valshara_]

It makes me terribly sad that the man who worked for years to bring a good life to the woman he loves just to lose her in such a horrific way. And to make it worse, he couldn't even be granted a proper sentimental item to remember her by because of the horrible greed of people who looked at the tragedy as profit to be gained.

[@rucku45]

Such a sad ending for the newlywedded gentleman and of course his Bride. They was almost here 😞

[@caezero2072]

and to think that the descendants of these robbers are still alive somewhere really upsets me. Truly disgusting lineage

[@HeeraRebel]

I didn't know what you meant at first because I read the comments before watching the whole documentary. Now that I watched it all, what that man must have gone through afterward, gnaws on me. It's so tragically sad beyond words. The whole tragedy is the worst I have ever heard. We got to know this husbands story, but there must be so many other men who lost their wives, sisters, daughters and so on, not even one woman lived. So many that lived, I even though they physically survived, their lives ended that day. 😢

[@friedmandesigns]

@@caezero2072 Every single human is a descendant of saints and sinners. Progeny never get a choice in the actions of 100's of generations before them.

[@den264]

Strange that we criticize heavily the young inner city looters who take advantage of a bad situation like a black man bring shot by police. But back in 1873 they were even worse examples.

[@electrontube]

"My wife painted that sign" I think that's simply wonderful, both in the service of the museum and the recognition of your thoughtful spouse.

[@TaxTheChurches.]

Once the ship hit rock, I could feel the cold through your excellent writing. This video was so well done-the writing, the clarity of the narrator’s speech, the graphics, music, and script. You warned us it could be terribly sad, and it was, but so appealing for all its moments of humanity. Thank you.

[@poutinedream5066]

It's like the mountain climbing videos. Just when I swear things couldnt be any more miserable- I remember that it's all happening in the freezing cold.

[@tylerdixon3290]

Man I couldn't imagine being on a ship like that in that storm. Forget about the whole sinking part. Just trying to traverse the ship, in the dark, being thrown around from the waves, being seasick, slipping on puke on every floor and level from hundreds of people. What a nightmare that had to have been.

[@jamesandrews8698]

That's how every seaside community responded to wrecks, there's something beautiful about the solidarity among people in maritime communities. From the outer banks life saving stations "we are ordered to row out, whether we return or not"

[@ZFern9390]

Ew

[@DiscordTotallynot]

This is worse than the Titanic because this was such an avoidable, painful, and pointless loss of life. Most infuriating is Metcalf ignoring the 1 sailor on the ship familiar with this area, based on the story I doubt the captain would of been so stupid too.

[@StevieSeagal]

And the chief engineer lying to he captain, unbelievably enraging, little babies dead in terrifying ways because of HIM

[@Soundwave3591]

​@@StevieSeagalthe Engineer couldn't have foreseen this, and was at the very least doing what he felt was best for the ship. Metcalf, on the other hand, was deliberately insubordinate and dismissive of the dangers. If any one person is to blame, it's him.

[@slinky_malinki5330]

Not to mention, ignored multiple orders from his captain to wake him in time.

[@JuanMendoza-qd5lm]

​@@Soundwave3591Why does there only have to be 1?...

[@KellyHill-gg9xr]

No one ever talks about the Wilhelm Gustloff torpedoed in WW2 with a loss of life close to 10,000 people . Think about that number .....that's just unimaginable

[@McbrideStudios]

Fun fact: Dinner is actually what you call the largest meal of the day, which traditionally was taken in the middle of the day. Supper is what you call the last meal if the day. That is why some older people will still call lunch dinner, and dinner supper.

[@ceasarwright7567]

In French ...diner ..lunch ...souper ...supper

[@Kateyangyuqing]

Yes this used to be the case in Australia too. My grandparents would call lunch "dinner" and what we now call dinner, they called "tea". Older people still say tea but I don't know any younger people who do. "supper" being a snack before bed which we still use. We still call the lunctime feast at Christmas "Christmas dinner". Lunch should be a bigger meal than dinner I think, you don't need all that energy so late in the day but my family and most people I know eat dinner as the biggest meal. Late too, at 7 or 8. I often don't eat dinner at all coz by then I'm too tired to care about food

[@Kateyangyuqing]

@@ceasarwright7567 Is that Canadian French? I learned a bit of French as a kid and I remember it being petit-dejuner (breakfast), dejuner (lunch), diner (dinner), and souper (supper, before bed)

[@ceasarwright7567]

@@Kateyangyuqing Umm good question ! Im from Quebec so Yes thats Quebecois french :-)

[@Kateyangyuqing]

@@ceasarwright7567 Awesome that's kinda like how in Australia people used to say breakfast (or brekky)/dinner/tea whereas I think Americans have long said breakfast/lunch/dinner (Australian English has gradually become more and more like American English because we have more American influence than English influence nowadays). Nowadays we say breakfast (or brekky in speech)/lunch/dinner. I went to school with someone from Quebec, he couldn't speak much English when he first arrived but then after a couple of years he sounded almost 100% Australian. Is Quebecoise French as different from Parisian French as American English is from, say, Australian English? I don't speak French but I can kind of hear the difference in accents between Canada and France, Canadian French sounds more relaxed or something. But I can hear the differences in the many Mandarin accents people have from different areas of China very clearly, for example, people native to Beijing sound completely different from people near Shanghai esepcially if they are older (I am referring to Mandarin and not local "dialects" of China - which are actually completely different languages). I really want to go to Canada one day, it seems like a wonderful country. The Canadians I've met have been really easy to get along with, for some reason Canadians and Australians seem to have alot in common even though there aren't many Canadians here.

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

What heroes the villagers were. And the survivors who worked tirelessly to save their fellow travellers. Thank you, Mr. Chaulk and Part Timer Explorer for the effort done to remember their heroic deeds.

[@larchman4327]

It wasn't Metcalfe's job to decide if the captain needed more sleep or not. If the captain tells you to wake him at a certain time do it.

[@VintageTechFan]

And do not sabotage his backup alarm, too .. all those precautions let me think the captain may already have had his reservations about Metcalfe.

[@Simp_Zone]

Boy I really wish Foxley would have just admitted he was underreporting and they were good to head to NY... This is a tragic but fascinating tale! Well done again Tom.

[@christopherboxford9556]

They were cutting it really close, I could see many people making that same call. Remember even if it hadn't all gone to shit they would still have taken a hit to their reputation for having to divert so it's not like that decision was completely in his favor. I thought him not waking the captain was a worse call cause he would have known the danger of not seeing the lighthouse when they were supposed to.

[@Heathcoatman]

@@christopherboxford9556 That's what I thought as well. If we are to blame one person here, it's Metcalf.

[@TheBajaBabe]

it seems a common denominator in many of these tragedies nearly always ends up being someone who does not take accountability and lies about SOMETHING. metcalf should have awoken his captain as well.

[@Simp_Zone]

@@christopherboxford9556 In fairness steaming for NA would not have resulted in them slamming into rocks. If they hadn't made it all the way they still at least could have been towed back.

[@Simp_Zone]

But yes it's true. This was a cumulation of mistakes not just one person is wholly responsible imo. Like in so many distasters there's a lot of contributing factors.

[@TYRONE_SHOELACES]

" My Wife painted that sign" , " I flew to California to fact-check my story". Tell me you have a great passion for this story without telling me you have a great passion for this story? .... God Bless You Brother, you put your heart and soul into this.

[@Drew791]

What a harrowing tale 😣 I didn’t expect to be so pulled in. Thank you for putting the time and effort into sharing this story with us.

[@YouTubeCDMX]

Everyone on that ship had dreams, a destiny, a family and a reason to live, I hope all lost souls rest in peace, beautiful documentary.

[@jebbroham1776]

All because of one man's decision too: Metcalf.

[@ygy3110]

@@jebbroham1776 exactly, that motherfucker

[@trevorrogers95]

@@jebbroham1776he died as he lived.

[@kirkkirkland7244]

Unless you have been in a storm on the ocean you can't imagine just how powerful the waves are!!! I went through 2 hurricanes in the Navy and I thought both times that we weren't going to make it!!! The waves threw my ship around like it was nothing!!!

[@lawrencestrabala6146]

That’s why I volunteered for Submarines. We just go under all shit!

[@johnralph2005]

I too experienced the furry of the ocean while in the North Atlantic while in the the navy. Terrifying doesn’t give it a satisfactory adjective.

[@hwplugburz]

I crossed the atlantic as a kid on a mershantship that my father was the captain of. Antwerpen to New York. We hit the outskirts of a storm midway, and your absolutely right. It was terrifying.. (also same time of the year.. marsh-april )

[@1974greymalkin]

I experienced a bad storm at sea. 30+ foot swells. I have not gone out to sea since. Nor will I ever go again. The ocean is truely terrifying when its angry.

[@patton303]

5:51: That would suck if you had the bunk right next to the shitter on a trans Atlantic voyage.

[@danlule1]

Never heard of this disaster until I watched this, thanks a lot for uploading and for the detailed commentary! The story of William and Annie Glenfield (1:02:57) is particularly heartbreaking and all this could have been avoided by the engineer taming his ego and being truthful.

[@ZFern9390]

Many a people lost their lives throughout history over men's grandiose egos!

[@lynnfisher3037]

Ah yes the human ego. Until we figure out ttthe taming of it we are all doomed to repeat folly continuously.

[@Haylo545]

That was horrific. I appreciate the sensitivity in the telling of this, and the simplicity. You allow the account speak for itself without the overwhelming, dramatic production in most documentaries out there.

[@DevilSurvivor69]

I made it out to the SS Atlantic museum this summer and I bought Bob's books and he signed both of them. The people there were so friendly and I had a great experience.

[@connorredshaw7994]

Such a terrible tragedy and the fact that all the women onboard died and only one child survived makes this disaster even more heartbreaking. May all those lost in the sinking rest in peace and may they never be forgotten.

[@randomscb-40charger78]

Imagine the childhood trauma that kid had to live with.

[@jgs1703]

Men are just as important as women.

[@dairyking2479]

@@jgs1703 people of your sort were tried and hanged once they swam to shore in more civilized times

[@average.6079]

@@jgs1703 But women and children needed special treatment during disasters for the very reason in this video. Children are of course weaker than adults, and women of the time were often encumbered with their heavier clothing.

[@Giaphaige]

@@average.6079 Plus women and children at the time were less likely to know how to swim, so men had a better chance of survival if they had to go into the water.

[@FunnyBoneMan69119]

This is a huge tragedy in my opinion and I wish well for the relatives of the Atlantic survivors, also amazing documentary!

[@CH67guy1]

Your documentaries are among the best I’ve ever seen. I can’t imagine how much work you and your team put into producing just one video. Kudos to all of you! 🎉 Your narration is perfect. In some videos done by others, either the narrator speaks too quickly, or they opt for a computerized voice, which I can’t stand! How very cool that your wife painted the sign above the entrance to that museum!

[@PartTimeExplorer]

I'm glad you enjoyed this and always happy to hear that our work is appreciated. Thanks for the kind words and the super thanks!

[@alan6832]

@@PartTimeExplorer Don't women usually outlast men in cold water due to seal like fat layer? or did that emerge with processed food?

[@MalWave]

the real kicker is if they'd arrived safely to Halifax, they'd have probably discovered the coal was higher than had been reported anyway when they filled it.

[@JerryOlsen]

and someone was going to get fired

[@MalWave]

@@JerryOlsen exactly. The risk was absolutely not worth it.

[@vectravi2008]

Does anyone know how the full story of the extra coal reserves were finally revealed?

[@williammorris3303]

The worst part of the entire thing is the misreport of coal killed all those people

[@Thunderhorse007]

@@vectravi2008 I'll tell you how - The captain pulled that story out of his ass to cover for his senseless use of coal throughout the journey, despite the engineer's warnings.

[@Maritime_History]

Today, April 1, 2023 marks exactly 150 years since White Star Line's SS Atlantic sank with a great loss of life after having struck a rock. RIP to all those who lost their lives during the sinking of SS Atlantic on April 1, 1873. May they never be forgotten.

[@NateClay]

I really hope you make more visualizations of these old fashioned wrecks. You got me into shipbuilding, ship history, old time history, money exchange rates and global trade patterns. Tons of really cool rabbit holes, just because you were able to close the gap between a boring rusty book, and a nice and understandable visual for the new generation. Thank you good sir!

[@iwancornelissen6048]

What a terrible tragedy. Thank you for this awesome, thorough coverage.

[@danielaustin7643]

the humanity you show towards these hugely tragic stories is truly remarkable

[@concept5631]

Agreed

[@skiph3]

This documentary fills in so much history for me. My great-grandfather was a survivor.

[@shawnchen4456]

My 2nd great grandfather was also a survivor-he was the ship’s painter :)

[@TwoWholeWorms]

The entire story of the SS Atlantic is just heart-breaking. I remember seeing your original video during the Thing when I just queued up enough videos to cover an entire day, but the extra insight this adds just makes it hit even harder. That guy who wouldn't leave until he found his wife's body just crushed me. I don't know what I would've done in his situation if my other half was lost in such a way, and then people looted their luggage. :/

[@donengland9140]

I can’t believe how well done this video is. One of the best I’ve seen . I’ve learned so much. Thank you for this. Excellent work!

[@timetowakeup6302]

I watch a ton of content on KZbin, an unhealthy amount in fact. What you’re doing here is right up at the top with the very best creators out there. This was award worthy stuff. Truly outstanding. Thank you and keep up the wonderful videos!

[@CoachHayes100]

I TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!

[@jerryoconnor-ps8bb]

@ Time To Wake Up. I am with you on that. Been bed bound for the last four months. Constantly watching KZbin, films and series. Good to have it all the same. 👍

[@mhoppy6639]

100%

[@musicobsessive123]

​@@jerryoconnor-ps8bb i have also been pretty much bedridden (mono, the original covid) for about 2 months now, and looking at least another month of it...... wishing you the best, and i hope you feel better soon. i would say sending "good energy" or whatever but i have no energy to send, hope you understand (haha).. it really sucks being housebound or bedbound, but good long form content like this is truly a life saver.

[@jerryoconnor-ps8bb]

@@musicobsessive123 Thank you! I hope that you recover soon and get back to normality.

[@Gecko....]

The reverend was so brave and showed true leadership in getting the men to go back out to rescue those last few

[@brandycarter9829]

I absolutely love how you superimpose an old photo of a location over video of that same location in the present day. No other documentaries do that.- and it's simply brilliant! Love these videos- everything from Part Time Explorer is always top-notch quality

[@thenicklas615]

This is a tremendously heartbreaking disaster. I almost wept myself. You Sir, I must add, did a magnificent job narrating this tragedy of humanity to us all...

[@drizztcat1]

Just purchased Mr. Chaulk's book. It's nice to be able to support someone who keeps stories like this alive.

[@hgbugalou]

Bob has to be happy to see a young man like you sharing his documentation of these events in modern ways so new generations will know of these tales and never forget the losses we have suffered for progress.

[@johntaplin3126]

An excellent documentary. I have a grandson born in Halifax and his brother born in Belfast, both now in Canada, so it meant something special to me. I visited the Titanic museum in Halifax, but don't recall the Atlantic exhibition, sadly. Thank you for telling this sad, but stirring story.

[@miapdx503]

Poor Rosa. How ghastly. This was a horrible event. If I was alive at the time you couldn't make me cross the Atlantic. No sir. God bless those who put out to sea. I keep you all in my prayers. I wish you calm seas and good fortune 🌹⚓

[@StarshipSophie22]

@46:20 this made me cry, the sheer humanity of one man just wanting to reassure these terrified people that they weren't alone out there and that they were coming :(

[@MrWeAllAreOne]

So much is made of the Titanic disaster(and rightly so)but I have never heard of this sad event before. This video is 100% engaging and so respectful. Definitely a thumbs up from me and subscription....I have also shared multiple times.

[@mandia469]

Right. We only hear about the Titanic. But there are a lot others. And many of them have sunk. Which is ironic to me cause why everytime there is a large ship made, that supposed to be some awe and beauty to behold and encounter, just sinks taking 1000s of people with it? Why? It's like the Twin Towers. Such a beauty to behold, all while the government knew they were going to come down one day!

[@den264]

It reminds me of the event in the second world war where only days after the Dunkirk disaster, there was another disaster which hit the British. It was at the French port of Nazaire , where German dive bombers hit an ocean liner the Lancastrian sinking it and causing the deaths of over 6'000 evacuees mostly soldiers but also families. That is more than twice the losses on the Titanic.

[@synesthesia.aesthetic]

I know, why don't these get their own films like Titanic

[@davidyocum8526]

I ran across this gem of a story teller. Loved the documentary and how the people came to life and how he handled the tragedy with such grace and passion for everyone that lost their lives. I am now a subscriber and will be sharing your Channel with friends. Great job.

[@user-ow1rt9hs9v]

😢 this is Ray here from Australia you done a very good job of telling this story but very sad all them people had to lose their lives so thank you and keep up to the work Ray really enjoyed thank you

[@aircraftcarrierwo-class]

So many singular decisions that could've made this incident so much less tragic. It really stands as an example of how even seemingly innocent mistakes or small choices can lead to horrific outcomes.

[@Strider91]

Its also a healthy reminder, that if your captain gives you an order. . . You follow it. Because otherwise, people die.

[@rockstarofredondo]

It wouldn’t have even happened at all if it wasn’t for the chief engineer guy.

[@747fa]

​@@Strider91Yes, and to listen to advice given by a person (Quartermaster)/people familiar with that area, particularly given that area was notoriously dangerous.

[@udittlamba]

The CGI are meticulous and brilliant. Obviously the engine helped but the artist's work cannot be understated!

[@jamie6704]

My 6 year old requested this video earlier. He loves this video and likes to watch it as often as he can. We thank you for making great content!

[@mhoppy6639]

I’m blown away and continue to be blown away by the quality of your storytelling and the production values that you bring to these (often hazy) tales. For a while I lost track of your channel having failed to subscribed when I first came across it and to my shame could not remember the name of the channel. However it came up in a recent suggestion and thank goodness it did. With profound thanks for all that you do. Max East Yorkshire , England.

[@claireconover]

how has this guy never been given a chance at tv programming?! these youtube videos are so good, imagine if he had a budget of thousands of dollars to do even better.

[@bullbutter2931]

Tv is completely Dead 💀

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

He ran a game company trying to make a titanic game but screwed it all up and left.

[@claireconover]

@@bullbutter2931 … na. they just need to get on the ball and start hiring new talent. people will eventually get sick of paying multiple streaming services. now is a good time to find new, relatively inexpensive talent and maybe show people cable can do more then re-run old game shows and expired sitcoms.

[@claireconover]

@@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24 did you not see the documentary posted above these comments?! who cares about the game? that’s an entirely different thing.

[@Jarekx2007]

@@claireconover But why pay for cable when KZbin exists?

[@rosalinda-305]

Wow… I don’t know how many times I re-watched your first one on the Atlantic, but this program enthralled me nonetheless. The added graphics were a real treat and gave me a new appreciation for this ship. It is without doubt that this channel produces the highest quality historical documentaries I’ve ever enjoyed- not just the ones on maritime history, either. I always learn something new, no matter the topic. P.S. If you ever cover the Donner Party, it would be stellar!

[@PartTimeExplorer]

Thank you, Rosalinda! And considering how many videos I do on the Old West on my channel as well, the Donner Party is a possibility!

[@rosalinda-305]

@@PartTimeExplorer Not a Forlorn Hope, then? 😉 Record a visit to Donner Pass & treat us to a deep dive… I know it would be spectacular!

[@adamjacksonmedia]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@rustyreturns9754]

After your initial warning, I almost didn’t continue. Man, I’m glad I watched. Part way through, I answered a call of nature, got up, shivered, exclaimed out loud, “This is exciting!” Yes, it is tragic, full of dangerous errors, but your video is just outstanding. Will look for others. Thanks for the excellence !!

[@ThundrJunk]

You do a terrific job researching these accounts and giving an in-depth explanation of the moment-by-moment action. Bravo Sir!

[@blueriver5269]

Such a sad part of history. Wonderful , story telling, amazing animation. I sat with my fingers gripping my pillow because of the reality of the animation and how your words made me feel the cold water, nausea from the waves and frustration and fear of the passengers. Thank you Tom, Alex,Levis and team.

[@Ufos4dahoes]

The women dying tied to the mast makes me so sad, on top of the other horrors. All because one idiot thought he knew better then the captain & crew.

[@TheMuni777]

The way they all came together to help these survivors, opening their heart and homes to them. It reminds me of how the same people did so for the diverted passengers on 9/11

[@joetedesco63]

What an amazing job you do in your videos! I’m never going to get any work done since finding this channel.

[@Shaggrtoon]

Taking a second to express how grateful I am for these videos. You're a wonderful content creator. Never change brother, never change.

[@AmyAnnLand]

I'm so glad KZbin decided to recommend your channel to me today. I absolutely love anything maritime and aviation related so I'm not sure why I didn't find you sooner. Anyway, I love how detailed, objective and well-researched your vidoes are. I can't wait to watch more when I get more time. Just finished your video about the Arctic disaster.

[@t.doeart9262]

Wow you did an amazing job with this documentary. I felt like I was there and it was terrifying. Thank you for telling their stories ❤.

[@bobbates7343]

Good that you covered this story. So much is written and said about the Titanic but so many other ships have sunk . Many ships in the thousands have sunk on the Great Lakes but very little is ever told about them .

[@charlietbarnes4842]

Oh it's so hash that not even one lady survived the bit about the baby 🍼 being swept away gave me chills x

[@DC-id2ih]

This was a really well made and moving documentary. Thanks to you, your production team, and of course Mr Chaulk for sharing the tragic story of the Atlantic.

[@nicolettegeiger3678]

First video I have seen of yours and I immediately subscribed! I LOVE historical documentaries and ship wrecks fascinate me (despite almost drowning as a young kid and who rarely gets in the water over 35 years later still!) I was terrified of going on a cruise about 8 years ago anyway and am so happy I never searched up cruise ship wrecks before that!

[@lornafarrelly7797]

Absolutely beautifully told. What a sad story. You really gave so much respect to the victims.

[@MrZadokthePriest]

Incredible graphics. You're a wonderful storyteller Tom. Thanks for preserving the memory of the souls lost on this significant aniversary.

[@SecretSquirrel3251]

I’m absolutely enthralled with your videos. So much information and about ships I had never even heard of. Thank you for bringing history to light and those of us that had no idea any of these things had happened!

[@benisaten]

This was absolutely fantastic. Horrific disaster, but very well told. Thank you. ❤ from Canada

[@icemule]

This dude needs way more subs, he deserves it.

[@hwplugburz]

He just got 1 more 😂👍but yes I agree. Unfortunatly wery few ppl want quality informasion and facts about the world, science or history. They want gossip, football, superstition and cheap laughs... (in my humble opinion..)

[@vortex162]

share share share!

[@Cereal_Killer007]

So did the captain ever pay the rescuers $500 for each person rescued? Do we know how much the rescuers like Sarah were compensated? My heart sank low when I heard Rosa died tied to the bow waiting for rescue.

[@frankiesayspanic]

just found your channel and it always means so much to me when people take such time and effort and care to share (especially for free! wow, truly what an honor!) historical events in an understandable way that doesn’t misinform us. you seem like a true gem (as does bob!). thank you again, i’m excited to binge watch your content!

[@Ranger_Kevin]

Absolutely stellar work! The effort that went into this is remarkable, I cannot think of a better produced maritime documentary from the top of my head.

[@mauricedavis2160]

Sir this episode is so horrific and yet needs to be told, and Sir you have done an excellent job indeed, thank you!!!🙏😢⚓❣️

[@MsGhostofficial]

Indeed!!! 🧡it!

[@macflod]

The ship wreck is tragic enough- stealing from the dead and all the other sneaky profiteering is a second tragedy. Btw- i work on ships, actually im at sea right now. Some advice for seasickness If you are ever in rough weather and feeling seasick, go to as close to the centre of the ship and as as close to the waterline as you can to minimise the motion. Lay down, Stay still, keep your head in line with your body and close your eyes. Imagine you on the ship and the ship moving. Most importantly and counter intuitively- eat something! It really helps! Avoid strong smells and hot temperatures, and for me just looking at people when they talk is bad too. Ok, happy seafaring everyone and stay safe.

[@chutemi8249]

“Near this spot was wrecked the SS Atlantic, April 1st, 1873, when 562 persons perished. Of whom 277 were interred in this church yard. This monument is erected as a sacred memorial by a few sympathetic friends. As Jesus said, ‘I am the resurrection and the life’”. Wow, what a powerfully tragic, yet beautiful story. I thoroughly commend you, Bob, and Alex’s work on this. May the lives lost be forever remembered, and at eternal peace. P.s. the beauty of it lies within the town’s people who gave and did everything they could to help the passengers and crew, and the selflessness of most of the crew in the face of catastrophe.

[@gib59er56]

This gentleman is an excellent story teller. He is concise and very well researched. I have heard his voice on a few other sea documentaries, and it is a really easy voice to remember. I knew nothing about this wreck before, and I am now kind of well educated on it. It is primarily due to his very well made and very tragic tale.Thank you for the upload sir!

[@bt2476]

What an unbelievable channel! The content quality on here just keeps on getting better and better. And anything and everything on the SS Atlantic on here is so extremely well done

[@ericdecentskierextraordina5989]

Incredible work on this, thank you for producing these - the quality is incredible - better than what you get commercially these days.

[@PartTimeExplorer]

Thank you very much!

[@naderkhouri9468]

The way you deliver your voice over is impecable. Great to listen to

[@therailfanman2078]

"Can it get worse?" "It gets worse" Sums it up pretty well

[@Grombrindal]

Imagine waking up and seeing this scene of absolute chaos

[@analogchris9084]

​.... your great grandfather was obviously an asshole.... and l hope people confronted him regarding his contemptible ideation & behaviour. If he would do that.....people should have totally avoided him for his entire life. I hope someone reported him to officials. 😡

[@jonphillips01]

I did not think I would like this doc as first but could not stop watching after a few minutes. Thank you.

[@fletch4813]

Outstanding documentary. Thank you for your efforts in preserving maritime history and this heartbreaking story.

[@timverrecchia1654]

couldn't imagine what all those poor women and children went through, the desperate stampede to get out and very few did and then suddenly the ship lurches violently sending them all flying, those who survived would be met by a sudden surge of water...