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RMS Queen Mary
A 'Grey Ghost' troopship where 300 died. A crewman was crushed in Door 13. A child drowned in the pool. Now a hotel where spirits walk the decks. The most haunted ship afloat.
1936 - Present
Long Beach, California, USA
50000+ witnesses
The RMS Queen Mary is permanently docked but never at rest.
The History
Legendary liner:
- Built 1936
- Luxury cruiser
- WWII troopship
- “Grey Ghost”
- Retired 1967
The Deaths
Tragedy at sea:
- 300+ died
- Accidents
- War deaths
- Illness
- Suicide
Door 13
John Pedder:
- Crushed during drill
- 1966 accident
- 18 years old
- Still seen
- Near engine room
The Pool
Jackie drowned:
- Little girl
- First class pool
- 1930s or 40s
- Seen playing
- Wet footprints
Lady in White
Elegant ghost:
- First class areas
- 1930s gown
- Dancing alone
- Vanishes
- Multiple witnesses
Modern Hotel
Floating resort:
- Permanent dock 1967
- Hotel since 1971
- Ghost tours nightly
- Paranormal events
- Very active