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Haunted Ships

Haunted Ships

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Ghost ships, restless sailors and the haunted history of the sea.Copyright Podra Network Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Sirens, Selkies, and Sea Spirits: Nautical Entities Around the World

    Sirens, Selkies, and Sea Spirits: Nautical Entities Around the World
    Jun 25 2026
    Join host Eleanor Voss as she navigates the fascinating world of maritime folklore in this episode of Haunted Ships. Explore the rich cultural traditions surrounding sea spirits from across the globe, from the sirens of ancient Greek mythology to the selkies of Celtic folklore. Discover how different cultures have interpreted oceanic mysteries through supernatural entities like the Hawaiian shark god Kamohoali'i, Japanese ningyo, and Scandinavian margygr. This episode examines the cultural significance of these nautical beings as reflections of humanity's complex relationship with the sea. Learn about Slavic rusalka, Caribbean water spirits like Yemoja, and how modern maritime folklore continues evolving. Voss presents these maritime entities as important cultural artifacts that encode practical knowledge about ocean dangers while providing frameworks for processing loss and celebrating the sea's power. Perfect for fans of maritime history, cultural anthropology, and folklore studies. The episode treats all cultural traditions with respect while exploring how these supernatural tales often correlate with real oceanic phenomena. Discover why these sea spirits remain relevant in contemporary maritime culture and continue capturing our imagination. A compelling exploration of how human creativity processes the ocean's enduring mysteries through supernatural storytelling across diverse global cultures.
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    5 mins
  • The RMS Titanic: Voices from the Deep

    The RMS Titanic: Voices from the Deep
    Jun 18 2026
    Join host Eleanor Voss as she explores the supernatural legacy of the RMS Titanic in this haunting episode of Haunted Ships. Discover the documented accounts of phantom sightings, unexplained phenomena at maritime museums, and mysterious encounters reported by deep-sea exploration teams visiting the wreck site. From the SS Fusilier's 1935 sighting of a ghostly four-funneled vessel to modern-day experiences aboard the Queen Mary and in Titanic artifact collections, this episode examines over a century of reported supernatural encounters connected to history's most famous maritime disaster. Eleanor delves into the cultural significance of these stories, exploring how they reflect our collective processing of the tragedy that claimed over 1,500 lives on April 15, 1912. The episode features accounts from the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, reports from submersible crews, and the ongoing fascination with voices from the deep that continue to captivate maritime folklore. Perfect for history enthusiasts, maritime mystery lovers, and anyone interested in how tragic events shape cultural memory and storytelling traditions.
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    5 mins
  • Ghost Ships of the Arctic: Franklin Expedition and Frozen Phantoms

    Ghost Ships of the Arctic: Franklin Expedition and Frozen Phantoms
    Jun 11 2026
    Dive into the chilling maritime mystery of the Franklin Expedition and Arctic ghost ships in this episode of Haunted Ships. Host Eleanor Voss explores the 1845 disappearance of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, Sir John Franklin's ill-fated Northwest Passage expedition that claimed 129 lives and sparked nearly two centuries of supernatural folklore. Discover the compelling Inuit oral histories describing phantom vessels trapped in ice, complete with ghostly crews still moving about their frozen ships. Learn how these cultural narratives intersected with the remarkable 2014-2016 discoveries of the actual wrecks, validating traditional knowledge and adding new dimensions to the ghost ship legends. The episode examines the broader phenomenon of Arctic phantom vessels reported by whalers and explorers, the psychological and environmental factors that contributed to these accounts, and how extreme polar conditions can blur the line between reality and legend. From Victorian-era rescue missions to modern archaeological discoveries, this haunting tale reveals how the Franklin Expedition became emblematic of both human ambition and the ocean's power to create enduring mysteries. Perfect for fans of maritime history, unexplained phenomena, and Arctic exploration stories.
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    5 mins
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