Insurance vs The Titanic
Oct 29, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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Episode description
Welcome to the Insurance vs History Podcast! In my third episode, I investigate the insurance claims resulting from the sinking of the RMS Titanic, and the issues that arose as a result. Join me for a discussion of crazy 1850s laws, Lloyds of London, the invention of the wireless telegraph and conspiracy theories!
Links:
- HMS Lutine - Lloyd's (lloyds.com)
- pdf – an awesome visual of the Hull and Machinery Slip for the Titanic
- Lloyd's and the Titanic - Lloyd's (lloyds.com)
- The Craziest Titanic Conspiracy Theories, Explained - HISTORY – ps. If you decide to search for these theories online, be aware many of them have been co-opted by the QAnon movement. Google at your peril.
- Encyclopedia Titanica: Titanic Facts, History and Biography (encyclopedia-titanica.org) – great overall reference
- Limitation of Liability Act of 1851 - Wikipedia
- Microsoft Word - LCB_16_3_Art_8_Zekala.doc (lclark.edu) – Slightly dense legal analysis of the Liability lawsuits filed
- In the Matter of the Petition of the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, Limited, for Limitation of its Liability as owner of the steamship TITANIC (archives.gov) – Legal documents including lists of lost property, loss of life claims, etc.
Books:
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- My audio editor, and AMAZING Voice Over Actor—who did all the VO for this episode: Zach Stinnett
Music Credits:
- Boulangerie by Jeremy Sherman, courtesy of NeoSounds: Boulangerie, LynneMusic | NeoSounds music library
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