# The Cat Who Outlasted Battleships: Unsinkable Sam

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Podcast: [Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heart-of-the-matter-radio-podcast-6455)
Published: 2026-04-30T20:28:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast. I'm your hostess, Cynthia L Simmons, and I have been reflecting on navigating the storms of life. Sometimes the best lessons in resilience and trust come from the most unexpected places. Today, that comes from the deck of a World War II battleship. I delight in finding fun stories, and I love this one. Can you imagine a cat caught in a shipwreck? Cats hate water, yet this sturdy cat survived three. If you love history (like I do) or maybe you need a reminder about holding on during a storm, you will find this story fascinating. Let's look at the story told by sailors and find that anchor we all need.

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