Overview
The RMS Queen Mary served as a luxury ocean liner from 1936 and a troopship during World War II, during which an escort ship, HMS Curacoa, was accidentally struck and split in two — 338 men died. The ship is permanently moored in Long Beach and operates as a hotel, with the Lady in White seen near the pool and a child's ghost reported near the bow. Engine Room 13, where a young sailor was reportedly crushed in a watertight door during WWII, is considered the most active area.
Attributed paranormal accounts
These are reported experiences and local accounts, not independently verified events.
Guests and crew report sightings of the Lady in White, the laughter or apparition of a young child near the former first-class pool, and unexplained footsteps, voices and cold spots throughout the ship. Engine Room 13 is particularly associated with reports of shadowy figures and strange noises.
History & background
Launched in 1936, the RMS Queen Mary served as a luxury ocean liner before being converted into a troopship during World War II. Permanently moored in Long Beach, California, it has operated as a hotel and tourist attraction since 1967.