RMS Queen Mary started out in the 1930s as a warship designed in Great Britain. Originally, it was painted gray and had the moniker “Grey Ghost”. It was supposed to be state-of-the-art for that time period in carrying passengers across the ocean within a shorter period of time. The ship was considered to be very luxurious for the most elite people to utilize. As expected during a major war, the vessel saw so much tragedy. After it was retired to a harbor in 1967, it became a museum and hotel for the public to explore. What they didn’t realize at the time was that it would come to be considered a paranormal hotspot, due to the great conflicts from its past. Ghosthunters and travelers often flock there as a result of its many legends and its new-found status as a hotel on the water. The ship is thought to be a vortex, due to the vast amounts of negative energy that have permeated onboard. Arguably the most haunted spot is the now-empty swimming pool. Numerous apparitions and shadows are seen quite regularly. Other doors and staterooms have had their own reports of paranormal activity. Just having been deployed during World War II is enough to understand why so many spirits are alleged to remain. The ship was cutting-edge and saw its fair share of drama. The uniqueness of the place also draws in regular crowds because who wouldn’t want to stay in a hotel that exists on a former battleship on the water? Personally, I’ve never been onboard, but I did pass by while driving through Southern California. By today’s standards, the ship may seem small, but it really was top-class during a time when life was more depressing and dangerous.
Long Beach’s Queen Mary
