Lost At Sea

In August 2015 Keith Davis boarded the Victoria 168. A month later, when the ship returned to port, Keith was missing. Reporter Rachel Monroe investigates his case.

Credits

Reporter: Rachel Monroe Series Producer: Monica Whitlock Sound Design and Music: Jon Nicholls Assistant Commissioner: Natalie Mace

Executive Producer: Paul Smith. Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins.

Lost At Sea is a BBC Studios Factual Podcast Unit production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

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Episodes

Bad People present True Crime Crackers 2022 ft. Lost at Sea

Dr Julia Shaw unwraps Bad People’s choice of true crime podcasts in 2022. She talks to Rachel Monroe about her story of lawlessness on the high-seas, BBC podcast Lost at Sea. Julia also meets BBC social media and disinformation correspondent Marianna Spring to discuss her series Disaster Trolls, which investigates the trolling of victims of terror attacks by people who claim they never happened We hear from Audrey Gillan, the acclaimed journalist whose podcast Bible John: Creation of a Serial Ki...

Dec 20, 2022•45 min

Episode 7: The Last Observer

In the final episode of the series, Rachel speaks to someone with a unique perspective on what might have happened to Keith: the observer who worked on the Victoria 168 directly before him. __ Credits Reporter: Rachel Monroe Series Producer: Monica Whitlock Sound Design and Music: Jon Nicholls Assistant Commissioner: Natalie Mace Executive Producer: Paul Smith. Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins. Lost At Sea is a BBC Studios Factual Podcast Unit production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC S...

Nov 21, 2022•37 min

Episode 6: Deeper Waters

Keith’s disappearance isn’t a one off. Rachel looks into the cases of other observers who have died at sea under suspicious circumstances. _ Credits Reporter: Rachel Monroe Series Producer: Monica Whitlock Sound Design and Music: Jon Nicholls Assistant Commissioner: Natalie Mace Executive Producer: Paul Smith. Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins. Lost At Sea is a BBC Studios Factual Podcast Unit production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

Nov 21, 2022•30 min

Episode 5: Prisoners of the sea

Did Keith’s decision to speak out about the mistreatment of crew members put him in a vulnerable position? __ Credits Reporter: Rachel Monroe Series Producer: Monica Whitlock Sound Design and Music: Jon Nicholls Assistant Commissioner: Natalie Mace Executive Producer: Paul Smith. Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins. Lost At Sea is a BBC Studios Factual Podcast Unit production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

Nov 21, 2022•28 min

Episode 4: Shark Finning

This episode delves into the perilous life of fishery observers, focusing on the mysterious disappearance of Keith. It explores the extreme isolation, cultural challenges, and ethical dilemmas faced by observers on the high seas. The discussion uncovers the brutal realities of illegal shark finning and the absolute power of captains, highlighting the vulnerability of those tasked with reporting abuses.

Nov 21, 2022•29 min

Episode 3: Panama

Rachel travels to Panama to retrace Keith’s last days on land, where she has a chance encounter at the port. __ Credits Reporter: Rachel Monroe Series Producer: Monica Whitlock Sound Design and Music: Jon Nicholls Assistant Commissioner: Natalie Mace Executive Producer: Paul Smith. Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins. Lost At Sea is a BBC Studios Factual Podcast Unit production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

Nov 21, 2022•31 min

Episode 2: Hidden Currents

In August 2015 Keith Davis boarded a tuna vessel, the Victoria 168. When the ship returned to port, Keith was missing. With the help of Keith’s observer log, Rachel tries to make sense of his final voyage. __ Credits Reporter: Rachel Monroe Series Producer: Monica Whitlock Sound Design and Music: Jon Nicholls Assistant Commissioner: Natalie Mace Executive Producer: Paul Smith. Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins. Lost At Sea is a BBC Studios Factual Podcast Unit production for BBC Radio ...

Nov 21, 2022•25 min

Episode 1: 500 Miles from shore

Reporter Rachel Monroe investigates the 2015 disappearance of Keith Davis, a dedicated fisheries observer who vanished 500 miles offshore. The episode details Keith's life, the perilous duties of observers on transshipment vessels, and the emotional toll on his loved ones. It also uncovers the challenges of maritime investigations and the disturbing pattern of unsolved deaths among fisheries observers, suggesting potential foul play and a pervasive lack of accountability in the industry.

Aug 23, 2022•24 min

Introducing Lost At Sea

The mysterious disappearance of Keith Davis, a fisheries observer who went missing 500 miles off the coast of Peru. In August 2015 Keith boarded a tuna vessel, the Victoria 168, but when the ship returned to port a month later, Keith wasn’t on it. Reporter Rachel Monroe investigates. __ Credits Reporter: Rachel Monroe Series Producer: Monica Whitlock Sound Design and Music: Jon Nicholls Assistant Commissioner: Natalie Mace Executive Producer: Paul Smith. Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haski...

Aug 22, 2022•4 min

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