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Ghost’s of The Queen Mary

October 31st, 2008 · Comments

The Queen Mary was in service for decades as both a World War II transport ship and a luxury liner. It wasn’t intended as such at the time, but the Queen Mary was named “The Grey Ghost” during the war because of the color she was painted to make her stealthy in the war-time waters.

In her time, the Queen Mary carried seasick sailors, destitute stowaways and wealthy vacationers. With this kind of history it’s not surprising she saw her own share of deaths, now a hair shy of 50. In fact, there are so many haunting that some parts of the ship are now barred from the public. But for the paranormally curious there are still haunted tours of the cabins and halls that housed death. You can also lodge at the Queen Mary but after reading this, you may have second thoughts.

Queen Mary Of the numerous deaths, there was a young seaman by the name of John Henry who lied about his age to procure a position on the Queen Mary and was soon crushed to death while trying to flee a fire. To this day, knocks and bright lights can be heard around engine room 13 where the young man met his untimely death. Ịts even been reported that the door to the engine room is sometimes hot to the touch or that mixed in with a ball of light is tendrils of smoke.

If spooky little girls like the ones in the Shinning scare you then you’ll want to stay clear of the pool area. A girl from third class thought she’d have some fun and slide down the banister but a sudden wave upset her course and she broke her neck on the fall. She now wanders the pool area and nursery looking for her doll or mommy. She is not alone though. In the 30’s and 60’s two other women met their unfortunate deaths in the pool area and are seen periodically in that area. [Continue Reading →]

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Royal Visit - Queen Mary, Long Beach

March 18th, 2008 · Comments

Queen Mary

Lee G, a reader over at BitterEnd sent along pics from a recent two night visit aboard Queen Mary. Lee said that although the 72 year old grand dame was once the height of luxury. By today’s standards, her accommodations would be common place.

Here’s an excerpt from Lee’s email:

The only area where you see major deterioration is some of the lifeboats - considerable rusting and big holes in bottom, due to inadequate covers over the years. Most of the outside teak decking is excellent shape, but the foredeck planking will at some point need replacing.

Some things were very striking - the wheelhouse windows are simply tiny by today’s standards, with very poor visibility. The total lack of modern electronics and navaids. Even VHF wasnt yet used much in 1967.

Hopefully the Queen Mary will continue living for many more generations to enjoy.

Lee

Wikipedia info on Queen Mary is HERE posts on the Queen Mary II HERE and all of Lee’s photos HERE.

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