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Disaster Strikes! The Last Transmission: 33 Souls Lost in Hurricane Joaquin | E 165

Disaster Strikes! The Last Transmission: 33 Souls Lost in Hurricane Joaquin | E 165

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In this episode of 'The Crux: Disaster Strikes,' host Julie Henningsin delves into the harrowing story of the cargo ship El Faro, which sank near The Bahamas on October 1st, 2015, claiming all 33 lives on board. Through the recovered voyage data recorder, we gain a chilling insight into the ship's final hours. Henningsin explores the crew dynamics, the weather challenges, and the human errors that compounded the disaster. The episode highlights the systemic issues in maritime safety and the lessons learned to prevent future tragedies, paying tribute to the lost crew members.
00:00 Introduction to the El Faro Disaster
01:26 The Ship and Its Final Voyage
04:31 Weather Warnings and Crew Concerns
06:45 The Storm Intensifies
09:49 Critical Moments and Decisions
12:22 The Final Hours
19:36 Search, Recovery, and Investigation
29:28 Lessons and Legacy
32:35 Conclusion and Tribute

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