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Coast Files

Coast Files

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 Welcome to Coast Files! A podcast where three best friends dive deep into the mysteries of the sea, unravel oceanic secrets, and delve into true crime stories lurking beneath the waves. Let's dive in!

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Episodes
  • CHRISTMAS MIRACLE: The SS Meredith Victory

    CHRISTMAS MIRACLE: The SS Meredith Victory
    Dec 24 2025
    This week, Lindsay tells us the incredible story of the Ship of Miracles, the SS Meredith Victory. During the Korean War, the brutal battle of the Chosin Reservoir left thousands of civilians stranded. The SS Meredith Victory and its crew did the impossible, loading the ship well beyond its capacity and delivering a true Christmas Miracle.

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    32 mins
  • LAKE MYSTERY: The Lost Christmas Tree Ship, the Rouse Simmons

    LAKE MYSTERY: The Lost Christmas Tree Ship, the Rouse Simmons
    Dec 17 2025
    In this episode, Lindsay tells the story of the Christmas Tree Ship, a schooner named the Rouse Simmons. Known for bringing thousands of Christmas trees from Michigan to Chicago, the ship’s captain, Herman Schuenemann, affectionately called “Captain Santa” became a beloved figure for his generosity and holiday spirit. In November 1912, the ship vanished during a violent Great Lakes storm, never reaching port. We explore the ship’s final voyage, the mystery surrounding its sinking, and the heartwarming legacy Captain Santa left behind.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • SHALLOW DIVES: Water Phenomena

    SHALLOW DIVES: Water Phenomena
    Dec 10 2025
    In this episode, Chantel takes us on a whirlwind tour of strange and fascinating natural phenomena from around the world. From Argentina’s mysterious rotating “Eye” island, to Venezuela’s nightly Catatumbo lightning storms, to Peru’s deadly boiling river, and finally Minnesota’s baffling Devil’s Kettle waterfall, the team explores how intense and beautiful nature can be.

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    42 mins
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