The Mystery Of...

The story of the British naval ship, carrying 120 tons of weapons and ammunition, that disappeared on its voyage from Cork to Plymouth in March 1922.

Radio Ulster,6 episodes

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Pirates: The Ship That Vanished
Episode 1
A British naval ship carrying 120 tonnes of weapons vanishes at sea off Cork.
30 May 2026,14 mins
Pirates: The Ship That Vanished
Episode 2
An intricate plan is put in place to seize The Upnor at sea.
30 May 2026,10 mins
Pirates: The Ship That Vanished
Episode 3
The Upnor sets sail as the pirates are stuck on land.
30 May 2026,12 mins
Pirates: The Ship That Vanished
Episode 4
A captive captain offers a sliver of hope.
30 May 2026,11 mins
Pirates: The Ship That Vanished
Episode 5
Admiral Ernest Gaunt wakes up to troubling news.
30 May 2026,14 mins
Pirates: The Ship That Vanished
Episode 6
Who is to blame for The Upnor’s seizure?
30 May 2026,10 mins