The text appears to be an audio transcription of a BuzzFeed video, where the host and his team are investigating the Queen Mary, a famous boat known for its alleged paranormal activity. The host shares his personal experiences with the ship, including a past encounter with what he believes was a supernatural event. The team explores various areas of the ship, including the bow, the engine room, the safe room, and the isolation ward, where they use a thermal camera to detect any unusual heat signatures. They also spend the night in one of the most reportedly haunted cabins, Cabin B340, with the intention of experiencing any paranormal activity firsthand. Despite their efforts, no definitive evidence of ghosts or spirits is found. The host concludes that while the Queen Mary has a rich history and many reports of paranormal activity, the truth remains unsolved.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The Queen Mary is considered one of the most haunted places in the world.
2. The Queen Mary was completed in the 1930s and began its inaugural voyage on May 27, 1936, from Southampton, England.
3. The ship was named after Britain's Queen Mary.
4. The Queen Mary served as a luxury ocean liner, featuring two cocktail bars, two swimming pools, five dining areas, and a grand ballroom.
5. During World War II, the ship was repurposed as a transportation vessel for troops and prisoners of war.
6. The Queen Mary was nicknamed the "Gray Ghost" due to its speed and gray paint.
7. The ship was estimated to have carried over 800,000 servicemen throughout the war.
8. In 1947, the ship returned to its original purpose as a luxury ocean liner.
9. In 1965, the Queen Mary was sold to the city of Long Beach, California, where it is now docked permanently.
10. There have been several reported deaths on the Queen Mary, including the death of its first captain, Edgar Brennan, who died of a stroke in his cabin.
11. In 1949, a senior second officer named William Stark accidentally drank laundry detergent stored in a gin bottle, poisoning himself to death.
12. The Queen Mary collided with a smaller ship called the HMS Carissa in 1942, resulting in the deaths of many crew members.
13. The ship's current captain reported that you can hear the screams of the Carissa passengers in the boiler room of the Queen Mary.
14. There are several paranormal hotspots on the ship, including the engine room, the safe room, and the isolation ward.
15. Cabin B-340 has been reported to have paranormal activity, including voices, bed shaking, and lights turning on by themselves.
16. The cabin was shut down and ripped apart about 25 years ago due to the numerous reports of activity.
17. The Queen Mary has a rich and tragic history, with many reported deaths and incidents on board.