What Was Life Like On California's "Shipwreck Islands"? | West Of The West

What Was Life Like On California's "Shipwreck Islands"? | West Of The West | Absolute History

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Often called the Galapagos of North America, the eight Channel Islands lay in plain sight of millions of people off the Southern California coast. Yet few know their names or even how many there are. And fewer still know the fascinating tales of those who have lived, worked, discovered, surfed, dived, ranched, wrecked, or were rescued on these unique and beautiful islands. Told in thirteen different tales.
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@carolynatkinson5456 Жыл бұрын

The book "The Island of the Blue Dophins" changed my life, and I was thrilled to find this video

@joelspaulding5964 Жыл бұрын

My mother sent my copy of that book- from circa 1978 for my daughters to enjoy. She remembered how much it meant to me.

@tdstellar5218 Жыл бұрын

I loved that book too! Thanks for the reminder!

@peggyjones3282 Жыл бұрын

The book is so heartbreaking to read as an adult. As a child, it sounds like such an adventure. As a mother, it made me cry. It's beautifully written. It's hard to learn about the true ending of her life. How it continued to be lonely. It's a sad story.

@MichelleCreate324 9 күн бұрын

I loved that book too! 😊

@annegallagher4005 Жыл бұрын

I'm Swiss and I never saw any doc about the channel islands in Cali but this will sure not be my last, this doc got me all emotional, from the beginning to the end! What an amazing history, landscape and people there... I hope when I pass, my soul will visit all of the islands before I definitively leave this place, to bathe in the serenity and absolute beauty of this special corner on this earth! Thank you for this upload!

@brittanylandrum4321 Жыл бұрын

❤

@Kari.F. Жыл бұрын

I'm Norwegian, and I feel the exact same way. What a fascinating little nook of history!

@SweetChicagoGator Жыл бұрын

You are from Switzerland? From what city? My American Chicago friend married a Bally engineer in Zurich. 💓

@hensonlaura Жыл бұрын

Exactly. I am interested in natural history, not emotional gushing. 🥺😢😭

@robt5818 6 ай бұрын

Anne, you should try to visit if at all possible. I spent many summers on Catalina Island when I was growing up, and there is just a certain vibration, smell, and feeling there.

@franzwaltenspuhl8892 Жыл бұрын

Taking that bag of trash to the person who left it “I believe you left this on my island”. Epic!

@F.Y.Mjaytee3700 14 күн бұрын

I'm a Sacramento Native. My home is California, but I never knew these islands existed. This was amazingly cool to watch...Thank you for uploading this video!

@Hiker_who_Sews Жыл бұрын

I'm a 2nd generation native Californian, daughter of a migrant farm worker who worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the influx of dust bowl "Okies". In 1964 I boarded a Navy Constellation and flew for the first time in my life. We landed on "The Rock", what many called San Nicolas Island at the time. It was almost completely barren except for the shacks & radar dishes, and the quarters, mess, etc. that supported the workers, both military and civilian. I'd read, "Island of the Blue Dolphins" but couldn't associate the idyllic notion it portrayed, with this sterile looking wasteland around me. Today, seeing the dedication of so many to the restoration and preservation of the islands fills me with gratitude.

@myalias2812 Жыл бұрын

It's a Time Capsule. It's very intentional, items are related. They tell a story. This is an incredible, historic find that can't be hidden from us now.

@loulagregg8468 Жыл бұрын

What an enjoyable and educational experience. I appreciate your effort to bring lesser known areas to our attention. I am the richer for these documentaries.

@Ashaliyeva Жыл бұрын

This was amazing!! 💗😭💗 I’m from California, born and raised here, still live here, and love this state so much! But I’ve been beginning to realize how little I know about this place, and how much I want to learn more. The part that made me particularly emotional was about Juana Maria, the lone woman of San Nicolas Island. I first read the book “Island of the Blue Dolphins” in 4th Grade, and I’ve loved it ever since. I remember my class talking about her history, and even watched a movie adaptation of the book. I still have a copy of the book, and will reread it from time to time. I’m not sure what I loved specifically about it as a child (other than it being beautifully written), but it hits way differently reading it as an adult. Now whenever I reread it, it never fails to make me cry!! I knew practically nothing about the Channel Islands, so this was a great educational experience. I look forward to finding out more about them, and my beloved California in general. 💜

@SweetChicagoGator Жыл бұрын

What do you like about California? What are the top things you treasure?

@stephaniezini Жыл бұрын

I also read and loved that book in 4th grade! 🐬🌊💙

@Ashaliyeva Жыл бұрын

@@SweetChicagoGator weather and geography, definitely! The Mediterranean climate, the beautiful hills & mountains, the trees, and the coastline. So beautiful!! I can easily summarize it with that, but I can definitely give specific details about both categories if asked. 😁 I also love and appreciate the diversity in people here- I love how diverse Cali is in terms of ethnic & cultural groups. So because of that, and because I live in capital city region, I love the different types of cuisines you can find. I have a long list of ethnic restaurants I want to go to, lol! I love trying out new cuisines and learning about their origin countries. I mean, food is a type of love language, and you can learn so much about people and their culture that way! (I’m a total foodie, and I love to cook & bake, love trying out recipes from different countries, so I talk about food a lot. LOL!) Speaking of food, since California used to be apart of Mexico, it’s pretty easy to find great Mexican restaurants just about anywhere you go. I looove Mexican food! 🤤 …and now I’m really hungry and craving multiple types of cuisines. LOL

@SweetChicagoGator Жыл бұрын

@@Ashaliyeva As a former assistant Chef I love to cook as well and go to ethnic restaurants. Love Mexican and I live in Chicago and we have plenty of Mexican restaurants that are delicious ! Great description you gave of your likes of California geography. What kind of work do you do? I'm mostly retired, but do a little catering on the side. ☝️😀🤗

@Ashaliyeva Жыл бұрын

@@SweetChicagoGator nice! Cooking is amazing, I mean, who doesn’t love eating good food? I’ve never visited Chicago, but if I ever do, I definitely look forward to trying the pizza. 😁🍕 As far as work, I’ve predominantly been in childcare: mostly as a nanny, and working with elementary school children. But due to a really crappy, lifelong autoimmune illness, I’ve been more or less “housewifing” (lol) for the last several years. I still often take care of my loved one’s kids, and will house sit & pet sit for family & friends, when needed. 💜

@shaniezzo114 Жыл бұрын

I woke up and watched this w my coffee in the morning. It was such a good piece. I absolutely adored all of the history and the animals of the Islands. Then you speak of their beliefs and things they've done for many years. It got me emotional.God bless all who were a part of the Islands and writing this piece, it filled my mind and heart w knowledge. 💓

@leslielutz6140 Жыл бұрын

This is such a gem !! Born and raised in Southern California I remember the rehabilitation issues at that time. This documentary is a real find.

@Hiker_who_Sews Жыл бұрын

The story of the bag of trash that had a piece of mail in it was, for me, a very Alice's Restaurant moment.

@nannettefreeman7331 Жыл бұрын

I can see Catalina from my house on most days, sometimes so clearly you can practically count the trees. I worked in the music industry for a good portion of my life, & always knew that Joe Walsh was an exceptional man, by virtue of the fact that he was able to remain in a band with Don Henley for as long as he did! To say that Don is a bigger jerk than Gene Simmons & Ted Nugent COMBINED would be a gross understatement of epic proportions. Joe's quite the opposite. I'm so glad, & not at all surprised, to learn that he found something as worthwhile as the preservation of Santa Cruz Island to provide a sense of purpose & keep him grounded. It's rare that a man can look back on his life's accomplishments & say that he will leave this world a better place than he found it. Thanks for all you've done, Joe! You're the real deal! 💯🌎❤️ ✌🏼

@kimlarso Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@eeccee11 Жыл бұрын

Nothing more hilarious than the pure excitement in that archeologist who found the jewelry box lol so cool tho

@thecklagarcia6800 Жыл бұрын

That's the first document I've seen on the Channel Islands. Thank you.

@mariemorgan7759 Жыл бұрын

I have never seen a documentary about the California islands, only Alcatraz. Thanks for the video!💕🇺🇲

@richdiddens4059 16 күн бұрын

My only complaint of the video is one of the opening statements. There are 9 islands off the California coast, you forgot Farallon Island, which is further west than any of the Channel Islands.

@karenroot450 Күн бұрын

@@richdiddens4059. Hello. The Farrallon Islands are actually 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco!

@SuperMellow21 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful weaving of history and stories through a timeline so diverse. Thank you I loved it!

@luana1600 Жыл бұрын

I live on the coast of Ventura County and these are what I call my Islands.

@missrayelyn3045 Жыл бұрын

I loved this! My dad did research from mid60's to '73 on Flathead Lake in MT, that helped with the ban of DDT. There was a dangerous decline in the Osprey population, due to cherry growers using DDT in the orchards. The over spray went into the lake, the fish ingested the DDT, and soft shell eggs were not hatching. I'm so happy to see areas that were poisoned by DDT come back to natural wildlife. Great job to everyone involved. My dad would've loved to see this.....

@jessicahawks3223 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning and beautiful..I was crying my eyes out at the very end for sure

@lindasnowden7862 20 күн бұрын

I love that you're keeping your native heritage alive in the way you are each year. Thank you. Thanks to all who are keeping the Channel Islands as they are meant to be. ❤

@joelhill4107 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic documentary!

@myalias2812 Жыл бұрын

From beginning to end, this is the most beautiful, loving, spiritual documentary I've ever watched. This touches on so many aspects of the Awakening. Matt Walsh is a Lightworker & I believe he knows it 💫

@melissaallison8463 Жыл бұрын

Matt Walsh was in this?

@sumofme1 Жыл бұрын

@@melissaallison8463 Maybe they meant to write Joe Walsh?

@cindylopez5599 Жыл бұрын

You mean Joe walch from the eagles

@johnluck1923 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video and history. I'm a native Californian and had no idea of this history. Thank you for this story!

@brittanybpeterson1 Жыл бұрын

I'm reading island of the blue dolphins with my daughter. fantastic doc

@nobody8328 Жыл бұрын

"If you love the islands, please don't come here" 💕

@Cobbmtngirl 15 күн бұрын

❤️the Eagles concert story as well. Great documentary! Thanks much!

@treehouse318 Жыл бұрын

this was so neat! thank you.🌻

@brittanylandrum4321 Жыл бұрын

@HistoryHit KEEP making documentaries! Y’all are in my top 2 for history docs (along with Timeline)!

@MichelleCreate324 9 күн бұрын

I’m from California and I didn’t know much about the Channel Islands until I saw this. Amazing! Thanks! 😊

@talkingcrow Жыл бұрын

Really loved this, thank you. I grew up in SoCal but I’ve never been to any of the Channel Islands and I really hope to one day. My family recently spread my parents ashes near Catalina. My dad loved it there. We came close to moving to Catalina when I was in high school.

@acd138 Жыл бұрын

Oh when this popped up I gasped!! I’m actually somewhat aware of these islands. I’m born and raised in Santa Monica and I’ve been to Santa Cruz Island, spent the day hiking from Prisoners Harbor to Pelican Bay viewpoint with my Aunt from Minnesota. It was one of the best days! Taking the ferry over and feeling so small. To the untouched, pristine nature…it was AMAZING! We did some research at the time but neither of us knew THE Joe Walsh is involved in the preservation. Makes us love him ever more! Which we didn’t know was possible. I’m so grateful to be from here, I tell myself every day and I know how lucky I am❤

@karenroot450 Күн бұрын

This was amazing to watch! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I never knew any of this. The best part was getting the invasive animals off the island. Reintroducing native vegetation and the foxes and The Bald Eagle-wow! Great dedication and love! The Chumash Tribe are such wonderful intelligent people. I am so glad they started this tradition to honor their ancestors!

@SiCkNeSs-ux5lb Жыл бұрын

Completely and totally awesome!

@TheArtfulAddict Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic documentary! I'm from the east coast and honestly never gave the islands much thought. It was wonderful to learn of the extensive history and see the flora and fauna ❤

@nexrace Жыл бұрын

Its weird they didn't talk about the Channel Islands Pygmy Mammoth. It was very cool they spoke of the red wood box.

@CoopedUp74 3 күн бұрын

Land preservation is so important people need to know and understand about history and family history!

@staffordlee1430 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m truly grateful for this documentary and the opportunity to learn about these islands & their history.

@cherylwhetung3170 Жыл бұрын

Loved this documentary. What an amazing time capsule!

@narelleday434 Жыл бұрын

It is always important to connect with country. Through the song lines and the knowledge of the land.

@samuelhartman872 8 ай бұрын

Good documentary. Just heard about this island last night and want to visit

@johnstephen7610 12 күн бұрын

This is one of the most engaging documentaries I've seen in years. Very, very well done. Inspiring stuff.

@mtbkmaniac1 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I honeymooned on Catalina Island. We toured the backcountry and saw a perspective of what California used to look like before we changed it. To put it mildly. Thank you.

@michaelmanger8640 Жыл бұрын

Do we need a better example of "think globally, act locally? And Mr Walsh, so glad you have your peace my friend. Labour with love and the world is your oyster.

@winkieblink7625 11 күн бұрын

I know the Channel Island exist. I’m a Californian. NEVER KNEW about its history.

@thomasbattis9574 Жыл бұрын

What ever became of the original natives that lived there?

@lisapop5219 Жыл бұрын

They were moved to the mainland. I saw the series on here a year or so ago.

@rick7043 Жыл бұрын

The island the history the geography the people and the Joe Walsh I never knew...Thank You

@griffhenshaw5631 Жыл бұрын

When at UCSB Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz were directly off shore. Wonder if Joe fell in love w them when he lived in Santa Barbara ? The islands seemed part of SB all the while not. I recall a disagreement on the removal of some residents on one of the islands. Great documentary there has been a trend in history to ignore recent history. Like there was nothing from 1700 til now. It's all history from. Geology to now. Thanks. Like the part re the chappel. I have been involved in an old Chapel in N San Diego county. Nice got to use my degree in history it left a great impression on me. I appreciate these guys reverance and excitement of the history. Again thanks Lucky this popped up on u tube.

@hhwippedcream Жыл бұрын

Awesome documentary and visual history. Thanks for the brief look in!

@hhwippedcream Жыл бұрын

When it comes to conservation in its early days, I recommend listening to Plateau by the Meat Puppets.

@waitaminute-vw9hf Ай бұрын

28:04 There is an abalone pearl on the right top row shaped like a tooth. I found an abalone pearl up on the North Coast that is very similar to this one. I was cleaning a red abalone and it popped out. The mother of pearl on it is a beautiful pink and blue. I thought it might be a tooth from a sea lion or maybe an otter.

@peggystephens4703 Жыл бұрын

There is an American girl book about a young girl who was on the island across the sea was the mission of Santa Barbara it was a native girl who was left alone on one of the Channel Islands. My daughter and I read it together when she was about 8-10 years old she is 30 now.

@scotquest12 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing blessings.

@debbralehrman5957 Жыл бұрын

Thank you👍🏻

@Brian-ey7qs 9 күн бұрын

Joe, now I know why I always liked you. You are all four Beatles in one man.

@spikespa5208 3 күн бұрын

Amazing. I recognized Joe Walsh's voice before he appeared.

@Bass-n-Boom Жыл бұрын

Who's the narrator? Joe Walsh??? Wow!

@junesorenson279 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video, so BEAUTIFUL this video was. and I am a HUGE FAN OF Joe Walsh and his music, so great to see so many things that I never knew and I am a born and raised California girl at heart. And I want to add that IT'S A SHAME WHAT HUMANS CAN DO TO THE PLANET!!!

@tashuntka Ай бұрын

Beautiful 🫶🙏💖🙏🫶 Thank you. ✨️ ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

@keithjohnson5398 Жыл бұрын

I've been diving around all of the islands off our coast, they're all unique and so interesting. I've hiked on a couple of the islands too, camped on Catalina. Went diving with the Cousteau film crew off Santa Barbara Island when they did a series about the Channel Islands. I hiked San Miguel Island with a relative of the King of San Miguel who lived on the island for a number of years along with his family.

@geogriapeach5211 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Born in San Francisco and had no idea about the islands.

@bridgetlyons876 Жыл бұрын

So glad I watched this….thank you.

@71chevy Жыл бұрын

Video title should be Joe Walsh and the Island 🏝 lol

@myalias2812 Жыл бұрын

The last story. 😭🥰❤️

@cynthiaswain4070 4 күн бұрын

Thank you to all who nurture the marvelous islands that God has gifted us with. I hope to someday be able to actually see the islands in person. I've lived in CA since about 7 years old. It was a very turbulent life. I am a senior now and still live on the CA coast. Visiting the islands is on my bucket list. Thank you for the informative, enlightening documentary

@jamessherosick2747 Жыл бұрын

"California hotel " "California hotel " "Hotel California " "yeah whatever "

@starveartist Жыл бұрын

Please make the movie about the spirit of Juana Maria!!!!

@clioflano421 Жыл бұрын

Never heard of CA channel Isles. ❤️ the story of The lone woman on the island, she must have had fantastic bartering and trading skills... Or a great set of eyelashes?!!

@andysands7035 Ай бұрын

I first came to San Nicolas in 1978. US Navy. From Pt. Mugu. The feeling I had when I stepped on the island unique and strong, The military made a big mess of the place. After all this time, I hope things have changed for the better. Good surf. Good fishing. Good abalone. I Would love to go back and clean up the beaches of all the crashed target drones. Bring all the debris back to Pt. Mugu where it came from! AG3 A. Sands . Geophysics dept. Aka the weather office.

@pigoff123 Жыл бұрын

When he sold the island to the conservatory I do not think he wanted his peole to be kicked off it. That is so sad.

@mattskustomkreations Жыл бұрын

Just when I thought Joe Walsh couldn’t possibly be cooler….

@ellaeadig263 Жыл бұрын

So amazing that the canoe medicine has been revived.

@brendanmurphy33 14 күн бұрын

Very cool.

@teague9910 Жыл бұрын

I have History Hits trial and I honestly can't find 99% of the cool videos I find on KZfaq on the actual site! WTF!?

@yooper6161 Жыл бұрын

Should have called time team. They would have excavated the box in 3 days

@samhopson-ur2du 3 күн бұрын

I love stories

@glendabarton1914 8 күн бұрын

It's good to also read the history of the native tribes who occupied the Channel Islands originally. I saw one documentary about a tribe that believed and claimed there was proof of giants living there once.

@christinecook5594 Жыл бұрын

Sure was!!

@factchecker6674 8 күн бұрын

I guess this is what life in the slow lane looks like.

@rhondadorey1723 Жыл бұрын

I watch many expats in Portugal who are homesteading like you. Many have had the same obstacles in their path, so don't give up. It would be helpful to talk with some of them. Nick and Andrea with Project Portugal have lots of experience, and likely good advice as well. The Newbys are also in their first year, and PipsCast have just been dealing with the same issues as you. Check in and talk to some, it may be very useful to find out how others are managing. Good luck and take a good look at all you've accomplished .You should be very proud of what you've done so far!!💕

@k.c.miller9965 2 күн бұрын

Love everything Joe Walsh has done.

@randyalbright7212 7 күн бұрын

Way to represent.

@jameswagner2634 8 күн бұрын

Awesome 😎🇺🇸👍

@panninggazz5244 Жыл бұрын

Wow.

@evelyncagle2455 Жыл бұрын

Cool

@glendabarton1914 8 күн бұрын

How Californian: a 60's rock star becoming a treasured if eccentric guest.

@L.C.1 Жыл бұрын

I helped clean Santa Cruz Island. I live in Ventura/Santa Barbara.

@karmicpopcorn6440 Жыл бұрын

When was this made? 27 years on the island? From the 70s?

@swim2kill Жыл бұрын

"If you love this island for gods sake don't come here." Did he leave the island or does his not love it? Lol

@lisafarris445 23 күн бұрын

Why pretell do you have to have the music blaring in the back ground. I want to hear the history thanks for making that so hard it hurts. No respect for those who have a hearing loss

@jodykurt9935 Ай бұрын

"California Hotel" "Whatever" 🥊😵

@cartoonsandcannabis Жыл бұрын

We went to Catalina Island on weekend pass from Naval base had no reservations slept on the golf course almost got hit w/ balls 😂

@kimlarso Жыл бұрын

So nice to see Joe giving back to the days of Ol; The man’s a ‘giver; gave us unforgettable music and now, expands our knowledge of days gone by=Heart of Gold

@myalias2812 Жыл бұрын

I like the way this shows the clear difference between true conservationist and animal rights activist. We were left to draw out own conclusions based on facts. The activist don't know or care to learn about the reason why something is being done, it's only about the cause. Self entitled rage & angst vs genuine caring & knowledge.

@marcellepesek3038 Жыл бұрын

My Alias: Dear friend, you are lumping together all animal rights activists, without differentiating between those who do truly find out the facts and act to do just what was done on the island. We just want to stop cruelty and lack of compassion. I was very moved and impressed by this documentary, and I live across from the Channel Islands. It was most informative and Kudos to all the people who got together to restore Santa Cruz to its original state. God bless people with foresight and caring, it shows that we CAN restore our precious earth when we get together and do our best.

@BubbafromSapperton Жыл бұрын

Yeah well I'd like to restore my whole city... 😥

@sj6919 7 күн бұрын

I wonder where the foxes originally came from.

@illusionary5951 Жыл бұрын

And ppl wonder why California is so nutty...........

@mariannefaulkner3445 Жыл бұрын

Natives while Obama/ Pelosi bring in over 2 Million immigrants with Fentanyl. Hypocrisy manipulation for Elite lifestyle.

@maryduhon9769 Жыл бұрын

Sent to my son

@lisapop5219 Жыл бұрын

A re-upload? I know I have seen this on this channel within the past 2 years

@men8ivqt117 Ай бұрын

Although this was an informative narrate of the islands off the west coast a whole portion was left out pertaining to the actions that happened from metal cross posting amongst the Original Native Chumash to the purchase of santa cruz. Thats a lot of time and happenings left out.

@teslaandhumanity7383 9 ай бұрын

Channel Islands, named after UK Channel Islands in English Channel. ❤ never knew Cali had islands.

@boogieheads 8 ай бұрын

Didn’t know it was named after it! you’re so smart

@cruisepaige 17 күн бұрын

@@boogieheadsNamed as such because there is a channel. Not named “after” U.K.’s Channel Islands.

@spikespa5208 3 күн бұрын

Cali is a city in Colombia.

@starveartist Жыл бұрын

"Everyone who opened the boxes later claimed to be haunted before each met unusual and unexpected early demise." Just kidding. Science is real, ghosts and curses aren't. 😁😁😁