RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach
The RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, is described as a perpetually haunted ship, with reported paranormal activity including disembodied voices, ghostly apparitions, and unexplained noises. Visitors and staff report encounters with specters such as a man crushed by a watertight door in the engine room, phantom children near the pools, and a "woman in white" in the lounge. Specific hotspots for these phenomena include the second-class pool area, the engine room, and the infamous Room B340, which is said to be the most haunted stateroom on board. Disembodied voices, cries for help, knocking sounds, and phantom footsteps. Ghostly apparitions in naval uniforms or 1930s clothing, particularly in the forward sections and the engine room. Visitors report being touched or grabbed. Cold spots, flickering lights, and even spontaneous opening and closing of portholes and faucets. Room B340: This stateroom is considered the most haunted, with reports of moving objects, lights turning on and off, and a deep sense of unease. Engine Room: This is where the spirit of a sailor crushed by a watertight door is said to reside, with visitors sometimes feeling greasy marks on their faces. First-Class Pool: Also known as a spiritual vortex, this area is said to be frequented by the spirits of children, including a girl named Jackie, who may have drowned on the ship. A spectral figure seen dancing in the first-class lounge. A spirit known to growl and make its presence felt. Mauretania Room (Garden Lounge): A site where staff once reported seeing a guest vanish into thin air. Jacqueline Torin: A child ghost sometimes seen near the second-class pool.