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The Shipwrecks of Maine

The Smithsonian Channel debuts a documentary series about the sinking of the UBoat 56 off the coast of Cape Elizabeth on September 22.  Maine Calling explores the discovery of the UBoat with the film's director, a maritime historian, and one of the divers involved in the project. We’ll also discuss other famous shipwrecks off the Maine coast.

Guests: Kirk Wolfinger, Lone Wolf Films. Producer & Director of "Hunt for Eagle 66"

Ryan King, diver on UBoat 56 project (and other shipwrecks)

Warren Riess, Research Assoc. Professor, Emeritus, Dept. of History, University of Maine

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Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.