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Captain Smith and the Steamer USS America
In the early morning hours of June 7, 1928, Captain Edward E. Smith left the steamer USS America in the hands of the first mate. But his hopes for a few hours’ sleep were dashed when the mate ran the America into a hidden reef, tearing a hole in its steel hull.
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Producer: Britt Aamodt
Editorial support: Emily Krumberger
Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
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