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The RMS Queen Mary Hauntings

A luxury liner turned hotel hosts dozens of ghosts from its decades at sea.

1936 - Present
Long Beach, California, USA
10000+ witnesses

The RMS Queen Mary Hauntings

The RMS Queen Mary, now a hotel in Long Beach, California, is considered one of the most haunted places in America. During its decades as an ocean liner and wartime troopship, the ship witnessed numerous deaths. Many of those who died seem never to have left.

The Ship

The Queen Mary was launched in 1936 as a luxury liner. During World War II, she served as a troopship, ferrying over 800,000 soldiers. After the war, she returned to passenger service until 1967, when she was permanently docked.

The Deaths

The ship witnessed many deaths. A sailor was crushed by Door 13 in the engine room. A young girl drowned in the pool. A woman fell from the deck. The ship accidentally sank a smaller vessel, killing 300 sailors. Each death left its mark.

The Engine Room

The engine room is extremely active. The sailor killed by Door 13 is seen near his death site. Banging sounds echo through the space. The temperature drops inexplicably. Staff avoid the area after hours.

The Pool

The first-class pool has been closed for decades, but visitors hear splashing. A little girl in a swimsuit is seen near the pool. Wet footprints appear on dry floors. A woman in 1930s attire wanders the changing rooms.

The Investigation

The Queen Mary has been investigated by numerous paranormal teams. The ship consistently produces evidence. It has been featured on multiple television programs.

Assessment

The Queen Mary concentrated death and human emotion over decades of service. War, accidents, and natural deaths aboard created layers of haunting. The ship remains one of America’s most active paranormal locations.