Happy Birthday, Sinéad!!! Thank you for making so many fabulous projects! It’s clear that you make things that you love, rather than trying to cater to anyone else, and by doing so, you’ve gathered an audience who relates to you. We’re so engaged and loyal because we feel seen by you and the rest of Shipwrecked. So thank you for inspiring us quirky literature/mystery/comedy-loving introverts and making us feel less alone in the world. Love you and wishing you all the best, today and every day <3
scalloped hammerhead populations have declined by over 95 percent in the past thirty years, largely due to the shark fin trade. this summer, scalloped hammerheads became the first species of shark to be protected by the u.s. endangered species act, one of the world’s strongest wildlife conservation laws.
The first episode of our new Patreon-exclusive series, Petticoats to Peplum, is here! Hosted by @hartgracesarah, the first episode takes a deep dive into the glamour of Old Hollywood. Available now to patrons at the $15 level and up! Head on over to our Patreon to join the fun!
This what it is like on board an East-Indiaman from the 1730’s. This is a replica of the Götheborg, based in Sweden, launched in 1738, sunk in 1745. East Indiamen were used as traders and slavers- the most famous being Blackbeard’s “Queen Ann’s Revenge”. These are photos from between 2012-2015. With all luck and hope, we will return to your regularly scheduled program next year, and venture to China, recreating the original route of Sweden’s trade to Guangzhou, now known as Canton.
