White Squall: Tragedy Strikes when a Sailboat Capsizes with Students Aboard | E103

White Squall: Tragedy Strikes when a Sailboat Capsizes with Students Aboard | E103

Join Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen as they uncover the gripping tale of sea captain Christopher B. Sheldon and his fateful journey aboard the Albatross. In this episode of "The Crux True Survival Stories" podcast, listeners are transported back to 1961, where Sheldon's Ocean Academy becomes the backdrop for a chilling encounter with nature's fury.

Through Julie's narrative, audiences are introduced to the Albatross's rich history, tracing its journey from the North Sea to its role as an educational vessel. With vivid detail, she recounts the tragic events of May 2nd, 1961, when a sudden white squall capsizes the Albatross, leaving its crew, including Sheldon's wife Alice, in a fight for survival on the open sea.

In the aftermath of the disaster, Julie delves into the courageous efforts of the survivors and the enduring legacy of Christopher Sheldon. From Coast Guard investigations to Sheldon's later endeavors with the Peace Corps, the Albatross saga exemplifies the resilience of the human spirit in the face of hardship.

"The Crux True Survival Stories" offers a captivating exploration of courage and tragedy, where each twist and turn reveals the extraordinary lengths we'll go to survive against all odds. Join Kaycee and Julie on this unforgettable voyage, where every moment is a testament to the indomitable human spirit.


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Plane Disintegrated Midair: Juliane Koepcke Falls Two Miles Into the Amazon | E201

On December 24th, 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke boarded LANSA Flight 508 with her mother Maria, bound for a Christmas reunion with her father in the Peruvian Amazon. What should have been a routin...

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10 Days Lost: California Hiker Survives Santa Cruz Mountains Against All Odds | E200

10 Days Lost: California Hiker Survives Santa Cruz Mountains Against All Odds | E200

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the harrowing ten-day ordeal of Lukas McClish, an experienced hiker who became lost in th...

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Catastrophic Dive: Lessons from the Titan Submersible Tragedy | Disaster Strikes E199

Catastrophic Dive: Lessons from the Titan Submersible Tragedy | Disaster Strikes E199

In this episode of the Crux podcast segment 'Disaster Strikes,' hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the harrowing story of the Titan submersible tragedy that occurred on June 18, 202...

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Surviving the Killer Mountain: Three Nights in the Death Zone | E198

Surviving the Killer Mountain: Three Nights in the Death Zone | E198

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into one of mountaineering's most dramatic stories: the 2018 winter ascent of Nanga Parbat by ...

1 Des 202546min

Floating in 90-Foot Waves Without a Life Raft: The La Conte Fishing Vessel Tragedy in Alaska | E197

Floating in 90-Foot Waves Without a Life Raft: The La Conte Fishing Vessel Tragedy in Alaska | E197

This episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosted by medical professionals Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen dives into the harrowing account of the fishing vessel La Conte, which sank i...

24 Nov 202546min

Christopher McCandless: The True Story Behind Into the Wild's Tragic Alaska Death | Disaster Strikes E 196

Christopher McCandless: The True Story Behind Into the Wild's Tragic Alaska Death | Disaster Strikes E 196

In this episode of the Crux podcast's biweekly segment, Disaster Strikes, host Julie Henningsen explores the tragic story of Christopher McCandless, also known as Alexander Supertramp. Julie shares he...

21 Nov 202532min

Broken and Alone: Six Days on a Norwegian Mountain | E 195

Broken and Alone: Six Days on a Norwegian Mountain | E 195

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen recount the gripping survival story of Alec Luhn, a 38-year-old climate journalist, who endured six ...

17 Nov 202540min

The Lone Survivor of Early Winters Spire: Anton Tselykh's Impossible Escape from the Cascades | E194

The Lone Survivor of Early Winters Spire: Anton Tselykh's Impossible Escape from the Cascades | E194

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