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Jan 2024
16m 40s

The Guerrero

SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura
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We follow a man’s quest to find the remains of a shipwrecked slave ship off the coast of the Florida, and learn about its forgotten history, mysterious remains, and vital legacy. 
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