Ghost Ships

In this spooky, Halloween-themed episode, the hosts dive into the eerie world of ghost ships, examining infamous maritime mysteries, haunted vessels, and legendary sea omens.

• The Mystery of the Mary Celeste: Host Lare explores the famous 1872 disappearance of the Mary Celeste crew, found drifting fully intact near the Azores with food and personal belongings left behind. The team discusses plausible explanations like industrial alcohol fumes causing panic, real-world phenomena like waterspouts, and how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional short story warped public perception of the facts.
• The Hauntings of the RMS Queen Mary: Amanda shares the history and hauntings of the RMS Queen Mary, a former WWII troop transport turned floating haunted hotel in Long Beach, California. She highlights its tragic history—including a massive collision during the war—and specific ghostly legends like John Petre (crushed by Door 13) and mysterious wet footprints by the drained first-class pool.
• The Legend of the Flying Dutchman: Sara covers the infamous legend of the Flying Dutchman, a ghostly 17th-century vessel whose sighting near the Cape of Good Hope serves as a severe bad omen. The group breaks down its lore, pop-culture impact, and the bizarre, misogynistic curse requirement to set the captain free.