The story
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.
What's reported here
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.