Happy Halloween everyone! I hope you are all having a ghoulishly good day. I was trying to think of something fun to post today and realized one of my favorite supposedly haunted places is The Queen Mary. I have visited The Queen Mary in Long Beach several times, and have even taken quite a few tours. The ship is amazing. It is an art deco dream! So much gorgeous architecture and history to look at, you simply must go more than once.
The Queen Mary has been rumored to be haunted for years and years. The ship was originally built as a luxury liner, but then was used to transport soldiers during WWII. During the war, the “Grey Ghost,” as she was called, had a huge accident in which 300 or more soldiers were literally torn apart. Their ghosts are said to haunt the ship, especially in the boiler room and bottom areas of the ship.
During the ships run, there were reportedly 49 deaths, giving room to several “ghosts” to wander the ship today. Some say the 1st class pool area has been haunted by a few ghosts. One such would be the little girl they hear laughing, and making splashing sounds. Another spooky thing about the pool area, is that some mediums have suggested that there is a “cold spot” or “vortex” area where ghosts literally walk between worlds. CREEPY! In the first class swimming pool, which has been closed for more than three decades, women have often been seen appearing in 1930’s style swimming suits wandering the decks near the pool.
In the second class poolroom, the spirit of another little girl named Jackie is often been seen and heard. The unfortunate girl drowned in the pool during the ship’s sailing days and reputedly refused to move on, as her voice, as well as the sounds of laughter has been captured here.
n the Queen’s Salon, which once served as the ship’s first-class lounge, a beautiful young woman in an elegant white evening gown has often been seen dancing alone in the shadows of the corner of the room.
Yet more odd occurrences have been made in a number of first-class staterooms. Here, reports have been made of a tall dark haired man appearing in a 1930’s style suit, as well as water running and lights turning on in the middle of the night, and phones ringing in the early morning hours with no one on the other end of the line.
In the third class children’s playroom, a baby’s cry has often been heard, which is thought to be the infant boy who died shortly after his birth.
Other phenomenon occurring throughout the ship, are the sounds of distinct knocks, doors slamming and high pitched squeals, drastic temperature changes, and the aromas of smells long past.
These are but a few of the many reports of apparitions and strange events occurring at this luxury liner turned hotel. Make sure to visit the hotel and maybe you will see some ghosts of your own. Have a fantastic Halloween!
I was a wedding planner in L.A. and once got a “behind the scenes” tour of the Queen Mary (and did a few events there too). It was a little freaky, but good. I totally believe it is haunted.
Holly @ 504 Main
My kind of place! Thanks for posting…i have real ghost stories all Halloween week on mine
Thank you for all of the sweet comments ladies! I am soooo behind on commenting on all of your beautiful blogs this weekend! Please forgive me…I hate to respond here, and will be back to each of your blogs again this week. Hope you all had a marvelous Halloween! Kori xoxo
I didn’t know the Queen Mary was haunted!
I remember very little when we visited it when I was 7. I definitely want to see it again the next time I visit LA.
Hi sweetie, moi again 🙂 I’m a tad behind in keeping up with my blog comments this week and just spotted your question now bout whether or not to keep the same profile picture. I’m something of a creature of habit and have stuck with the same one for mine (on Chronically Vintage) so far, but I may very change it sometime. I think it’s great to switch up your picture any time the mood strikes. It’s your own site after all, you should be able to do whatever you like to it/on it that makes you happy 🙂
Thank you very much for all of your wonderful comments, my dear friend!
♥ Jessica
There is most certainly something eerie about the B&W shots of that famous ship. Perfect shots for this spooky weekend! 🙂
Wishing you a marvelous Sunday, hon!
♥ Jessica
The Queen Mary is one of my favorite subjects! Thanks for all this info..it’s truly fascinating!!! Hope you had a wonderful Halloween sweetheart!
Hey Kori,
Live here in Cali all my life and not once have I been to the Queen Mary. Walked around the area a few weeks ago while at the Beatlefest, but never on the actual ship. Our prom used to be there too, but alas…never went to the prom either. I must make a point of it…soon. Have a great day!
tootles,
bunny
Love this post! Your blog is amazing.
xx
Rachel
Oooh this is so spooky! I love hearing about real-life stories like this! I remember I visited a old jail that had the same sort of occurances happen! In fact a tourist actually had a cell door lock on them whilst they were inside- freaky!!!
Happy Halloween 🙂
Wow! what a wonderful blog you’ve got.
Am glad I dropped by.
That was a great story. Thank you for sharing it.
Hope you have a great time this Halloween.
Cheers!!
My husband and I had dinner on the Queen Mary back in the 80s. There was almost no one else there that evening – sort of creepy. LoveD your Psycho post below. I was 13 when I saw it the first time in Dallas when visiting my aunt..I had to sleep with her that night! Thanks for jogging my scary memories! Happy Pink Hallowen…:) Nancy
Happy Halloween! Love the spooky story!
Happy Halloween I loved to read your Queen Mary Story. Grace
I came to visit you from Susis 1st floor flat…I have been on the Queen Mary but it was when I was young and not very interested in its history, would love to go back.
Happy Halloween Kori! Spooky story!
Thanks for all your lovely comments on my Halloween posts! x