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Our special guest Nick tells us how HMS Argonaut survived the first attacks at San Carlos, from his position as forward SeaCat missile director.

"Our special guest Nick tells us how HMS Argonaut survived the first attacks at San Carlos from his position as forward SeaCat missile director."

In this episode, Gunny and Tim are joined again by friends of the pod Hop C. and David Brookfield, along with special guest and Falklands War historian, Ricky D. Phillips. In Part One, Ricky and David set the stage with a look into the social and political climate that ultimately led to the outbreak of the Falklands War. Gunny and Tim examine the strength and strategy of the Royal Navy. Part Two shifts focus to the skies, covering how air support played a key role in the campaign and Hop offers insight into the capabilities and tactics of the Argentine Air Force. Then in Part Three, we'll break down the beginning of the battle itself — analyzing key moments. And in Part Four, we conclude the battle and discuss the lasting lessons learned on both sides. Join us for this episode of shipwrekt, where we discuss the Battle of San Carlos. Sources and Images: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17wkBfn5HV-DnpEV5E65b3Q47U6dVsUflFXtRvJirGy8/edit?tab=t.0 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rHYUBQAmiI2i61YbUr7lD0U_YTUuGzrm9dZPs_ryiV0/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sTUvE1VDWBcuCLq41wrNb5FXjgCWzmx1kTz-LNn75bo/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Gunny and Tim are joined again by friends of the pod Hop C. and David Brookfield, along with special guest and Falklands War historian, Ricky D. Phillips. In Part One, Ricky and David set the stage with a look into the social and political climate that ultimately led to the outbreak of the Falklands War. Gunny and Tim examine the strength and strategy of the Royal Navy. Part Two shifts focus to the skies, covering how air support played a key role in the campaign and Hop offers insight into the capabilities and tactics of the Argentine Air Force. Then in Part Three, we'll break down the beginning of the battle itself — analyzing key moments. And in Part Four, we conclude the battle and discuss the lasting lessons learned on both sides. Join us for this episode of shipwrekt, where we discuss the Battle of San Carlos. Sources and Images: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17wkBfn5HV-DnpEV5E65b3Q47U6dVsUflFXtRvJirGy8/edit?tab=t.0 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rHYUBQAmiI2i61YbUr7lD0U_YTUuGzrm9dZPs_ryiV0/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Gunny and Tim are joined again by friends of the pod Hop C. and David Brookfield, along with special guest and Falklands War historian, Ricky D. Phillips. In Part One, Ricky and David set the stage with a look into the social and political climate that ultimately led to the outbreak of the Falklands War. Gunny and Tim examine the strength and strategy of the Royal Navy, Part Two shifts focus to the skies, covering how air support played a key role in the campaign and Hop offers insight into the capabilities and tactics of the Argentine Air Force. Then in Part Three, we'll break down the beginning of the battle itself — analyzing key moments. And in Part Four, we conclude the battle and discuss the lasting lessons learned on both sides. Join us for this episode of ShipWrekt, where we discuss the Battle of San Carlos. Images and Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rHYUBQAmiI2i61YbUr7lD0U_YTUuGzrm9dZPs_ryiV0/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Gunny and Tim are joined again by friends of the pod Hop C. and David Brookfield, along with special guest and Falklands War historian, Ricky D. Phillips. In Part One, Ricky and David set the stage with a look into the social and political climate that ultimately led to the outbreak of the Falklands War. Gunny and Tim examine the strength and strategy of the Royal Navy, Part Two shifts focus to the skies, covering how air support played a key role in the campaign and Hop offers insight into the capabilities and tactics of the Argentine Air Force. Then in Part Three, we'll break down the beginning of the battle itself — analyzing key moments. And in Part Four, we conclude the battle and discuss the lasting lessons learned on both sides. Join us for this episode of shipwrekt, where we discuss the Battle of San Carlos. Sources and Images: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17wkBfn5HV-DnpEV5E65b3Q47U6dVsUflFXtRvJirGy8/edit?tab=t.0

Join us for a conversation with Gunny as he shares the story behind his whiskey journey. Plus, we're doing a live whiskey review! Grab your glass and settle in for stories, sips, and some honest tasting notes.

"I love the smell of cordite in the morning. It smells like... gunnery victory!" ShipWrekt presents Through the Gunsight—a dive into defending warships against USVs, and what we can learn from the Russian losses in the Black Sea. Source videos: https://youtu.be/gDZVA_2t0PY https://youtu.be/RwXzaBixvL8

We're joined by a resident of Odesa who has lived through the full-scale invasion since 2022. After our main episode on the war, we felt it was important to hear a Ukrainian perspective. In this conversation, we explore the psychological impact the war is having on Odesa's residents and how their resilience is evolving, particularly as Russia's naval power continues to falter.

Gunny and Tim are joined by David Brookfield, host of Letters from Ukraine, and Hop C, a former U.S. Navy member, to discuss the state of Russia's Black Sea Fleet since the full-scale invasion in 2022. The conversation highlights significant events like the capture and eventual loss of Snake Island, as well as the increasing role of unmanned surface vessels in contemporary maritime warfare. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D85pXHPbHrTv2qObaoItW25Ss1DimmTcTyZk_iMOov0/edit?usp=sharing

Gunny and Tim are joined by David Brookfield, host of Letters from Ukraine, and Hop C, a former U.S. Navy member, to discuss the state of Russia's Black Sea Fleet since the full-scale invasion in 2022. The conversation highlights significant events like the capture and eventual loss of Snake Island, as well as the increasing role of unmanned surface vessels in contemporary maritime warfare. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D85pXHPbHrTv2qObaoItW25Ss1DimmTcTyZk_iMOov0/edit?usp=sharing

We're marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate. Gunny and Tim are here to unpack this important Allied victory, but we're going beyond the surface. Join us for part 2 of this episode, where we discuss the Battle of the River Plate. Part 1 1. Hitting With Big Guns 2. Deutschland Class – “Pocket Battleships” or Heavy Cruiser? 3. Compromise and numbers 4. Brief Introduction to Harwood and Langsdorff Part 2 1. War operations 2. Setting the Scene: Heading for the River Plate 3. The Battle of the River Plate 4. Langsdorff's End 5. The Myth Around the Battle Sources, Maps, Diagrams https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OJXDDJQ6ngtUjuPBwQHPo11ScHo0ygX42CTcaOb-ubQ/edit?usp=sharing

We're marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate. Gunny and Tim are here to unpack this event, but we're going beyond the surface. We'll explore some of the skewed portrayals that have surrounded the battle over the years. History may be written by the victors, but what happens when a story deserves closer scrutiny? Can turning an event into legend obscure the valuable lessons it holds? Join us for part 1 of this episode, where we discuss the Battle of the River Plate. Part 1: 1. Hitting With Big Guns 2. Deutschland Class – “Pocket Battleships” or Heavy Cruiser? 3. Compromise and numbers 4. Brief Introduction to Harwood and Langsdorff Part 2: 1. War operations 2. Setting the Scene: Heading for the River Plate 3. The Battle of the River Plate 4. Langsdorff's End 5. The Myth Around the Battle Sources, Maps, Diagrams https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OJXDDJQ6ngtUjuPBwQHPo11ScHo0ygX42CTcaOb-ubQ/edit?usp=sharing

A mini episode to honor Remembrance Day and Veterans Day. Gunny, John, and Tim each share a tribute to the men and women who have proudly worn the uniform.

As promised, part 2 is here! In the second installment of Losing Sheffield, Saving Stark, Gunny, Tim, and John discuss the events of 17 May 1987. In this episode, the guys explore what went wrong and what went right on USS Stark. A list of sources is provided in the link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X0qZU3U3oyVDZaFDMoL_ErWmXpRSqIDlpAdQCXWft1o/edit?usp=sharing

We're kicking off a two-part series titled "Losing Sheffield, Saving Stark." In this first installment, Gunny, Tim, Rich, and special guest John dive into the events surrounding the first Royal Navy warship lost in combat since World War II. In this episode, we'll explore what went wrong on HMS Sheffield and how this tragic loss could have been avoided. A list of sources, terminology, and photos can be accessed via the link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1waTVWApf06rlEr6TtlPKYOqXmLDT0fsU7dRfwehXPDU/edit?usp=sharing

ShipWrekt Presents: Drams & Dits, a mini-episode featuring our very own Gunny! Listen in while he shares a reading from his favorite naval book, Three Corvettes by Nicholas Monsarrat. And as always, he reviews one of his favorite spirits. This mini-episode is a bit of an experiment while we get your next episode ready to go live. So, if you enjoy it, let us know, and we'll bring you more! We'll be back soon with your regularly scheduled program and a brand new guest!

The crew is back with more mad dits and whiskey! Gunny, Tim, and friend of the pod, Rich, tell mostly inappropriate stories about life on a ship at sea. This episode is NSFW unless your work is keeping the free world free. Tune in for stories from our resident former sailors and a former member of the Fleet Air Arm.

Listen to Gunny and Tim take you through a 24 hour period in the life of a sailor alongside. We recorded this episode with the intention to preserve the memories of sailors in the Royal Navy. Gunny and Tim will take through everything from morning pipes to nighttime shenanigans and everything in between. And of course, Gunny is drinking whiskey!

We asked what you wanted to hear next and the group consensus was an episode on Desert Storm. In the first part of this episode, you'll hear Gunny and Tim talk about naval mine warfare and air defense. In part 2, you'll hear a discussion about Gunny's lived experience during Desert Storm. And in the middle, whiskey! Like, comment, subscribe, and tell us what you want to hear next!

Join Cap'n Scoot and Gunny as we discuss what we know and what we still do not know about the sinking of the Moskva. While fragments of information came in on the night of April 13th, former naval veterans gathered online to try to piece together the saga as it unfolded. This podcast looks back at the conclusions reached then, and whether we should reassess how the destruction of the flagship of the Black Sea fleet came about.