The Mary Celeste

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The Mary Celeste became famous as the centre of one of the greatest mysteries in maritime history. On December 5th, 1872, the merchant brigantine was discovered adrift in the Atlantic Ocean, completely deserted. What made the find so puzzling was that there had been no storms or signs of struggle, yet the ship had clearly been abandoned.

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The Flying Dutchman

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Maritime history is full of tales of ghost ships – stories and legends passed down through generations of sailors and fishermen. These phantom vessels are said to be omens of doom, and seafarers have long feared their eerie glow on the horizon.Among them, none is more famous than The Flying Dutchman, often called the most-sighted … Read more