Plausibly Live! - The Official Podcast Of The Dave Bowman Show

In this episode of *Dave Does History*, we revisit one of the most overlooked maritime tragedies of the 20th century—the sinking of the RMS *Empress of Ireland*. On May 29, 1914, just weeks before the world would plunge into war, the great liner went down in the frigid waters of the St. Lawrence River, taking 1,012 souls with her. Among the dead were 133 members of The Salvation Army, including many from the Canadian Staff Band, who were on their way to London for an international congress. This was no ordinary loss—it was a blow to the heart of a movement grounded in faith, music, and service. Today, we tell their story. Not of fame or fortune, but of faith, sacrifice, and remembrance. The tale of a joyous march that ended in silence, and of a mission that lives on in memory, brass, and song.