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Ship's Log: The Summit Venture and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Dec 9, 2023 ·
49m 20s
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Ship's Log: The Summit Venture and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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This episode was originally released on September 6, 2022. For ad-free access to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and other great history podcasts, subscribe to Into History at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod. On the...
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This episode was originally released on September 6, 2022.
For ad-free access to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and other great history podcasts, subscribe to Into History at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod.
On the morning of May 9, 1980, the large freighter Summit Venture smashed into the Sunshine Skyway Bridge while entering Tampa Bay, Florida. The center section of the southbound span was destroyed, killing 35 motorists. This is the story of how it happened, and the tragedy it left in its wake. Rich's guest co-host for this episode is his wife Dawn Napolitano. Both Rich and Dawn grew up in the Tampa Bay area and emember this event when it happened.
For episodes, show notes, and photos please visit https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
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For ad-free access to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and other great history podcasts, subscribe to Into History at intohistory.com/shipwreckspod.
On the morning of May 9, 1980, the large freighter Summit Venture smashed into the Sunshine Skyway Bridge while entering Tampa Bay, Florida. The center section of the southbound span was destroyed, killing 35 motorists. This is the story of how it happened, and the tragedy it left in its wake. Rich's guest co-host for this episode is his wife Dawn Napolitano. Both Rich and Dawn grew up in the Tampa Bay area and emember this event when it happened.
For episodes, show notes, and photos please visit https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com.
Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
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| Author | Rich Napolitano |
| Organization | Richard Napolitano |
| Website | - |
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