The Queen Mary sailed from 1936 to 1967 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is permanently berthed in Long Beach California serving as a museum ship and hotel. Many stories surround the hauntings of the Queen Mary.
The first incident was during World War II. The ship accidentally sank it’s escort ship, the HMS Curacao, where over 200 men drowned. It is said to this day you can hear men screaming and the sound of metal crushing against metal on the decks at the extreme front end of the bow. In 1966, an 18-year-old engineer, John Pedder was crushed by a watertight door in the engine room during a fire drill, and his ghost is said to haunt the ship. There is also said to be the spirit of a young girl named Jackie Korin who drowned in the second class pool and continues to haunt the first class pool room on board the ship. There are also stories of a young woman by the name of Sarah, whosw ` was said to have been murdered in the first class women’s change rooms by an unknown man and haunts the first class pool with Jackie. Some visitors say they have seen women wearing early 1930s bathing suits in the pool areas. About 50 people have died on the Queen Mary, and as you would expect, the ship’s Morgue is believed to be haunted as well.
The ship had numerous professional paranormal investigations including Ghost Hunters, The Othersiders and Beyond Investigation Magazine.
You can tour the ship, or stay aboard. The First Class Package of tours which includes a behind the scenes or World War II Guided Tour, Ghosts & Legends Show and a self-guided ship walk tour is $32.95 per adult and $19.95 per child. To spend the night, rates start at $140 plus tax for an inside stateroom. There are 3 signature restaurants, 4 casual eateries and 4 bars/lounges.
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