Episode
58: The Graveyard of the Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
1:04:48
Published: Mon Feb 14 2022
Description
Have you ever wondered why some trails are created? In Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on the coast of Vancouver Island, is the West Coast Trail. A beautiful trail that attracts backpackers from all over the world every single year. It is full of lush greenery, beaches, and exciting wildlife. It's the perfect place to escape to for an adventure. But this trail wasn't created for backpackers. It was created for a different reason, to rescue survivors of shipwrecks off the coast. Here lives some of the most dangerous waters in the Pacific Ocean. In 1906 one of the most devastating shipwrecks happened. Due to bad weather conditions and mistakes in navigation, it crashed onto a reef, just out of reach of land. Passengers and crew members did everything they could to try to get to safety but the violent waves fought them every step of the way. Onlookers had no way to reach them to help, and stood by helplessly as people died. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episode, bonus content and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook , and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Beam: Got $20 off of $75 or more when you use our link and code NPAD at checkout. June's Journey: Download the app free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Prose: use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order. Deep Cover: Listen to Deep Cover wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Sources: National Geographic, History Link, Medium, MEC
Chapters
The podcast hosts discuss Valentine's Day ideas and one of them mentions a maritime centered bonus story for Patreon members.
00:00 - 03:46 (03:46)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss Valentine's Day ideas and one of them mentions a maritime centered bonus story for Patreon members.
Episode58: The Graveyard of the Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Pacific Rim National Park Preserve is home to stories of a fascinating history and rich native culture.
03:46 - 09:26 (05:39)
Summary
Pacific Rim National Park Preserve is home to stories of a fascinating history and rich native culture. The park was established due to the increasing popularity of national parks, with a focus on preserving the natural beauty and history of the area.
Episode58: The Graveyard of the Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve comprises of the West Coast Trail and the Broken Group Islands Unit, offering unique experiences of rugged trails and beautiful sea kayaking.
09:26 - 16:45 (07:19)
Summary
The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve comprises of the West Coast Trail and the Broken Group Islands Unit, offering unique experiences of rugged trails and beautiful sea kayaking. The park was created in 1907 due to the high number of shipwrecks in the area.
Episode58: The Graveyard of the Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
PodcastNational Park After Dark
In 1906, the SS Valencia faced harsh weather conditions while navigating without any advanced technology.
16:45 - 23:37 (06:52)
Summary
In 1906, the SS Valencia faced harsh weather conditions while navigating without any advanced technology. The ship carrying 173 people was headed to Seattle when it crashed, resulting in one of the worst marine disasters in Pacific Northwest history.
Episode58: The Graveyard of the Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker recalls stories of cruise liners capsizing and having issues and one particular story where people got stuck out on the ocean for weeks when the ship was sinking and there was no escape.
23:37 - 31:21 (07:43)
Summary
The speaker recalls stories of cruise liners capsizing and having issues and one particular story where people got stuck out on the ocean for weeks when the ship was sinking and there was no escape.
Episode58: The Graveyard of the Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Crew members attempted to take care of passengers on a slowly sinking ship by providing them with food and shelter.
31:21 - 37:45 (06:24)
Summary
Crew members attempted to take care of passengers on a slowly sinking ship by providing them with food and shelter. A rescue plan involving a gun to shoot a line to shore and a breeches buoy was put into action.
Episode58: The Graveyard of the Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald faced a terrible fate when it sank during a fierce storm in 1975, causing considerable damage and drowning the entire crew.
37:45 - 42:15 (04:30)
Summary
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald faced a terrible fate when it sank during a fierce storm in 1975, causing considerable damage and drowning the entire crew. While many of the facts surrounding its sinking may forever remain a mystery, historians and experts have pieced together a theory as to what happened that night.
Episode58: The Graveyard of the Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The captain of the Medusa ship stayed with the boat to try to save everybody while some of the passengers refused to get on the raft, ultimately leading to a disastrous situation with many fatalities.
42:15 - 50:08 (07:52)
Summary
The captain of the Medusa ship stayed with the boat to try to save everybody while some of the passengers refused to get on the raft, ultimately leading to a disastrous situation with many fatalities.
Episode58: The Graveyard of the Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The tragic death of 60 people in a shipwreck highlights how hope can sometimes be the only thing driving people to survive.
50:08 - 55:47 (05:39)
Summary
The tragic death of 60 people in a shipwreck highlights how hope can sometimes be the only thing driving people to survive. Despite efforts to locate the ship, it remains lost and its passengers gone.
Episode58: The Graveyard of the Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker discusses a haunted trail near the ocean which appears green and lush and hopes that the haunting is only of an apparition and not of trapped souls.
55:47 - 1:02:36 (06:48)
Summary
The speaker discusses a haunted trail near the ocean which appears green and lush and hopes that the haunting is only of an apparition and not of trapped souls.
Episode58: The Graveyard of the Pacific. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Deep Cover Mobland is a podcast that shares the story of a Chicago lawyer who worked for the mafia and later went undercover to bring them down.
1:02:36 - 1:04:42 (02:06)
Summary
Deep Cover Mobland is a podcast that shares the story of a Chicago lawyer who worked for the mafia and later went undercover to bring them down.