Trail Off Tuesdays: The Ghost Ship Mary Celeste

Send us a textSome mysteries don't just perplex us, they haunt us across centuries. The Mary Celeste stands as perhaps the most infamous ghost ship in maritime history, her empty decks still whispering questions that have no answers.When the Mary Celeste departed New York harbor in November 1872, Captain Benjamin Briggs had his wife Sarah and two-year-old daughter Sophia aboard, along with seven experienced sailors. Their cargo hold contained 1,701 barrels of industrial alcohol bound for Genoa, Italy. It should have been a routine Atlantic crossing.On December 4th, another vessel spotted the Mary Celeste drifting aimlessly about 400 miles east of the Azores. What they discovered upon boarding has baffled investigators ever since: a perfectly seaworthy ship with no living soul aboard. The crew's belongings remained in place. The child's toys sat undisturbed. Food supplies were plentiful. The cargo remained virtually intact. Only the lifeboat was missing.Join us as we follow this strange trail that reminds us some questions may never be resolved. Leave a rating or review if you enjoyed this maritime mystery, and don't forget to follow us on social media or support us on Patreon for exclusive content. Until next Tuesday, stay curious!Support the show