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Experience the Haunted Queen Mary ... If you dare

Published on January 04, 2012 by Aaron JacksonCrabb

Country: United States

The Experience

For decades the RMS Queen Mary cruise liner—also known as “the Grey Ghost”—transported passengers across wartime waters as a transport ship and luxury liner. During her waterway passages she carried seasick sailors, destitute stowaways and wealthy vacationers. With the Queen Mary's maiden voyage in 1936, it’s no surprise that during her history she’s seen many deaths. In fact, they say RMS Queen Mary, now a retired ocean liner, saw so many deaths that certain parts of her ship are now barred from public display due to reports of paranormal activity. It would not be long before those curious sorts interested in paranormal sightings would create the requirement for haunted ghost tours of the cabins and hallways. Dare to spend the night on the Haunted Queen Mary?

During your stay onboard the RMS Queen Mary, you will be told the story of John Henry, a young seaman who lied about his age to obtain a position onboard. But soon after departure, while trying to flee a fire in an engine room, he was crushed to death. Today, this young man roams engine room 13, shining lights, and sometimes heating the engine room door. If John Henry doesn’t scare you then perhaps the women near the swimming pool will.

In the 1930s and 1960s, two women perished while poolside, and are often seen in that area. Another story tells of a little girl whom decided to slide down the banister into the pool, but a sudden wave struck the ship knocking her off course, and she fell breaking her neck on the floor. From time to time you can see her looking for her doll or her mommy at the poolside.

Still thinking you don’t believe in the Queen Mary's ship hauntings? Then perhaps you would like to visit the kitchen where hungry troops decided to burn the chef alive because they didn’t like the meals he was cooking. They say his screams still echo within the kitchen to this day. While attempting to avoid enemy ships, RMS Queen Mary maneuvered her way into a companion ship, slicing it in half and forcing three hundred people into the water. All were drowned. When you hear the pounding on the side of the ship, you will now know it's these people trying to climb onboard.

Your evenings onboard won’t be complete until you have a tour by Peter James—the in-house psychic who will introduce you to some of the 150 separate ghosts living onboard the Grey Ghost, better known as The Haunted Queen Mary.

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When to Go to Queen Mary

The RMS Queen Mary left Southampton Port in England in October 1967, and made its final voyage to Long Beach California, where it resides in retirement. The retired cruise liner now serves as a tourist destination, and contains a hotel, restaurant and museum open to the public. You can take

Odds n' Ends

There are daily Queen Mary tours both during the day and evening. Queen Mary tickets cost between $20 - $30 depending on the tour options you choose. If you are looking for a more in depth experience, pair your tour with dinner at the Queen Mary's restaurant, the Sir Winston. And if you are really brave, stay on board over night in the Queen Mary's hotel. Enjoy the old world charm of the staterooms and enjoy the opportunity to explore some areas that are off limits to other visitors. Don't be surprised though if you encounter ghosts during your stay though, they are said to visit patrons during the night. They also offer special overnight stays on New Years and Halloween, but these book up well in advance, so be sure to make your Queen Mary reservations for such occasions well in advance.

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Hotel Maya - FuegoLongBeach.com

Recommended Places to Stay

RMS Queen Mary
Sleep in an original first-class stateroom inside the Queen Mary hotel. This unique blend of steamship travel houses comforts and conveniences of modern amenities and furnishings. Let one of our 314 rooms enchanted you and your family. Every cabin is appointed and embellished with rich wood paneling, Art Deco built-ins, original artwork and portholes for outside cabins. Enjoy our Long Beach accommodation as you use peruse the RMS Queen Mary enjoying fresh ocean air and walking the Sun Deck for a bit of exercise.

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