Haunted Ships

Join host Eleanor Voss as she explores contemporary maritime mysteries in this fascinating episode of Haunted Ships. Discover modern accounts of unexplained vessel encounters reported by commercial fishermen, container ship crews, and recreational sailors worldwide. From radar anomalies showing phantom ships to mysterious navigation lights that vanish at dawn, these documented maritime phenomena c...

In this chilling episode of Haunted Ships, host Eleanor Voss investigates the mysterious tale of the Ourang Medan, allegedly discovered as a 'death ship' in the South Pacific in 1948. Explore the haunting account of an entire crew found dead with expressions of terror, the rescue attempt that ended in explosion, and the complete lack of official documentation surrounding these events. This maritim...

Join host Eleanor Voss as she navigates the fascinating world of maritime folklore in this episode of Haunted Ships. Explore the rich cultural traditions surrounding sea spirits from across the globe, from the sirens of ancient Greek mythology to the selkies of Celtic folklore. Discover how different cultures have interpreted oceanic mysteries through supernatural entities like the Hawaiian shark...

Join host Eleanor Voss as she explores the supernatural legacy of the RMS Titanic in this haunting episode of Haunted Ships. Discover the documented accounts of phantom sightings, unexplained phenomena at maritime museums, and mysterious encounters reported by deep-sea exploration teams visiting the wreck site. From the SS Fusilier's 1935 sighting of a ghostly four-funneled vessel to modern-day ex...

Dive into the chilling maritime mystery of the Franklin Expedition and Arctic ghost ships in this episode of Haunted Ships. Host Eleanor Voss explores the 1845 disappearance of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, Sir John Franklin's ill-fated Northwest Passage expedition that claimed 129 lives and sparked nearly two centuries of supernatural folklore. Discover the compelling Inuit oral histories describing...

Join host Eleanor Voss as she explores the mysterious phenomena reported aboard the USS Hornet CV-12, now a museum ship docked in Alameda, California. This World War II aircraft carrier has become renowned for unexplained experiences documented by visitors, staff, and overnight guests across her seventeen decks. From phantom footsteps in empty corridors to mysterious voices in the sick bay, the Ho...

Dive into the dark waters of maritime death folklore in this comprehensive exploration of how cultures worldwide have understood oceanic loss. Host Eleanor Voss examines the legendary Davy Jones' Locker alongside similar concepts from Norse, Japanese, Polynesian, Celtic, and Caribbean traditions. Discover how the mysterious figure of Davy Jones emerged from 18th-century maritime literature, potent...

Join host Eleanor Voss as she explores the tragic 1906 wreck of the SS Valencia, one of the most devastating maritime disasters in Pacific Northwest history. On January 22, 1906, the passenger steamer struck rocks near Cape Beale on Vancouver Island, claiming 117 lives and becoming a defining tragedy of the region known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. This episode examines the circumstances that...

Dive deep into the mysterious waters of the Great Lakes with host Eleanor Voss as she explores centuries of phantom ship sightings across North America's inland seas. From the legendary Griffin of 1679 to modern encounters with ghostly vessels, this episode examines the rich maritime folklore of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. Discover the fascinating stories of sailors who hav...

Explore the fascinating history of the RMS Queen Mary, from her 1936 launch as a luxury ocean liner to her current status as Long Beach's most famous haunted hotel. This episode of Haunted Ships delves into the Queen Mary's golden age of transatlantic travel, her crucial World War II service as the 'Grey Ghost' troopship, and the tragic 1942 collision with HMS Curacoa that claimed 338 lives. Host...

Join Eleanor Voss as she explores the captivating maritime folklore surrounding HMS Asp and similar Royal Navy vessels. This episode delves into the rich tradition of naval ghost stories, examining how accounts of unexplained phenomena aboard ships bearing this name have persisted through generations of sailors. From mysterious bell ringings to apparitions in vintage naval uniforms, these tales of...

Explore the enduring mystery of the Mary Celeste, the merchant ship found abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean in December 1872. Host Eleanor Voss examines the documented facts surrounding Captain Benjamin Briggs' vessel, discovered drifting unmanned with cargo intact and no signs of violence. Learn about the Gibraltar investigation, salvage proceedings, and the various theories proposed to explain why...

Dive into the legendary tale of the Flying Dutchman, maritime history's most famous ghost ship. Host Eleanor Voss explores the origins of this enduring Dutch maritime legend, examining how the story of a cursed captain doomed to sail forever has captivated imaginations for centuries. From historical sightings reported by credible witnesses, including future King George V, to cultural variations ac...