Killer Means Awesome

Killer Shipwrecks II - La Girona

Brainstorm Season 5 Episode 5

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The Spanish Armada of 1588 was supposed to be invincible. But its ships fared poorly in battles in the English Channel and then began to suffer catastrophic losses while attempting a dangerous escape north around Scotland and Ireland. Among the 28 ships lost by Spain was the mighty Girona, with 1,300 men aboard and a small fortune in gold and silver. Where did it sink? An Irish chieftain in a clifftop castle knew the answer, but he kept it secret for years in hopes of one day salvaging the treasure for himself and his clan. For the thrilling conclusion to this historical mystery, listen to the latest episode of Killer Means Awesome, a Brainstorm podcast. 

Listen to the first four seasons of Killer Means Awesome to hear incredible true stories. Season 1 features amazing tales about recently discovered shipwrecks, while Season 2 highlights biographies of people you really should know. Season 3 tells incredible stories of real inventions, and Season 4 offers impossible to believe tales of true crime!