The Wager

The new series “The Wager” is coming to YouTube in 2026.

Defragged History delves into the true story of HMS Wager, a British man-of-war that wrecked off the coast of Patagonia in southern Chile in 1741 during a secret mission against the Spanish during the War of Jenkins’ Ear. After the wreck, the surviving crew were stranded on nearby land. Their fight for survival soon descended into chaos with mutiny, starvation, violence, and betrayal. Some of the crew followed their captain, David Cheap, while others revolted and planned to escape.

Stay tuned for updates!

Sources here.

Episode 1 – The Most Mad Seas

Early 2026

Episode 2 – Castaways

Early 2026

Episode 3 – My Mutineers

Early 2026

Episode 4 – Perish or Pull

Early 2026