Ghost Ship of the Mary Celeste On December 4, 1872, a ship named The Mary Celeste, which was British-American, was discovered abandoned and adrift in the Atlantic Ocean. It was in good condition and its cargo was untouched, but the lifeboat was missing, suggesting the crew had left in an organized manner. However, the fate of those on board remains a mystery because they were never found or heard from again.
The Mary Celeste departed from New York in November 1872, headed for Genoa, Italy. On board were Captain Benjamin Briggs, his wife, their 2-year-old daughter, and seven crew members. The ship was well-stocked with supplies for six months, and it even had luxury items like a sewing machine and an upright piano.
Despite its apparent worthiness, the ship was found abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean. Historians and experts believe that only extraordinary and alarming circumstances could have led the crew to leave such a vessel. The ship’s log showed no signs of trouble in its last entry, and everything inside the ship seemed orderly when it was discovered.
Over the years, various conspiracy theories have emerged about the Mary Celeste, ranging from mutiny and pirate attacks to fantastical ideas like giant octopus or sea monster encounters. Despite these speculations, the true cause behind the mystery of this ghost ship remains unsolved.
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