Place: The Queen Mary
Location: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, California 90802
Phone: (562) 435-3511
Hours: Open daily; hours may vary depending on events and tours
Admission: Varies by attraction and tour; hotel accommodations available
Website: www.queenmary.com
History: The RMS Queen Mary, a British ocean liner, embarked on her maiden voyage on May 27, 1936, from Southampton, England. Designed for transatlantic travel, she featured luxurious amenities, including multiple dining areas, lounges, cocktail bars, swimming pools, a grand ballroom, a squash court, and even a small hospital.
During World War II, the Queen Mary was repurposed as a troopship, nicknamed the “Grey Ghost,” transporting up to 15,000 troops at a time. After the war, she resumed passenger service until her retirement in 1967.
The City of Long Beach purchased the ship, transforming her into a hotel, museum, and event venue.
Hauntings: The Queen Mary is reputed to be one of the most haunted places in the world, with reports of up to 150 known spirits aboard. Notable hauntings include:
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Stateroom B340: Guests have reported covers being pulled off during the night, faucets turning on and off by themselves, and knocking sounds on the walls.
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First-Class Swimming Pool: Apparitions of women in vintage swimsuits and a little girl holding a teddy bear have been seen.
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Engine Room (Hatch Door #13): The ghost of a young sailor who was crushed to death during a drill in 1966 has been reported, with sightings of a bearded man in blue coveralls and the sound of footsteps.
Personal Experiences: Guests have reported various paranormal activities, including unexplained movements, voices, and temperature changes. For instance, during a stay, motion detectors were triggered without explanation, and mysterious voices were heard through radio frequency devices. people.com
Paranormal Activity Rating: High (Frequent activity)
For a deeper insight into the hauntings of the Queen Mary, you might find the following video informative:
Queen Mary ship deaths
- John Pedder: A young crew member was crushed by a watertight door during an emergency drill in 1966
- Gin tragedy: Someone died after drinking gin that was actually cleaning fluid
- Accidents: Some people fell off the ship into the sea
- Collision: In 1942, the Queen Mary collided with a British antiaircraft cruiser, killing 236 British seamen