During WWII, one cat allegedly survived the sinking of three different warships—switching sides from Nazi Germany to Britain in the process. His name? Unsinkable Sam.In this episode, Gordy uncovers the unbelievable story of a black-and-white ship cat who may have had more than nine lives. From the doomed Bismarck, to the HMS Cossack, to the Ark Royal, Sam survived it all—often rescued from floating wreckage by stunned sailors.But was it just legend? We dig into the eyewitness accounts, museum records, and the mystery surrounding naval mascots. Because even if parts of the tale were embellished... it’s still a hell of a story.Plus: a shoutout to Mrs. Chippy, Shackleton’s own ill-fated ship cat. (RIP, legend.)Sources:Imperial War Museums. (n.d.). The Cat That Survived the Bismarck. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-cat-that-survived-the-bismarckHistoric UK. (n.d.). Unsinkable Sam. https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Unsinkable-Sam/Royal Museums Greenwich. (n.d.). Animal mascots in naval folklore. https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/animal-mascots-naval-folkloreMusic thanks to Zapsplat.#WWIIHistory #ShipCats #UnsinkableSam #FunFacts #HistoryNerd #AnimalHistory #SmartestYearEver #LearnSomethingNew #CatFacts #MaritimeHistory #WeirdHistory #DailyFacts

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