The Fireship of Chaleur Bay

For centuries, people in the Maritime provinces of New Brunswick, PEI and Nova Scotia have reported seeing a full-rigged sailing ship, engulfed in red flame, sailing against the wind in the waters of Chaleur Bay and the Northumberland Strait. Some say that it's just an illusion, but the "fireship" has been seen by people of all ages, cultures, and employment, in all kinds of weather, in all seasons, and at all times of day and night, for generations. What are the stories behind these strange spectres, and what can we learn from them about our history, our cultures, and ourselves? Read the complete show notes and more at FiresideCanada.ca Fireside Canada is a podcast about Canadian legends, lies and lore. Focused on both the storytelling and the historical aspects of folklore, each episode includes a creative retelling or story inspired by the folklore as well as an exploration and analysis of its history and cultural significance: the story behind the story. You can learn more at FiresideCanada.ca . David Williams is the host, writer and researcher behind the show. You can find him on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) .

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The Fireship of Chaleur Bay is an episode from Fireside Canada by David Williams / Frequency Podcast Network.

This episode is 01:01:12 long.

This episode was published on Jan 5, 2023.

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