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- Synopsis
- The brigantine Mary Celeste was discovered adrift and intact, her crew mysteriously gone, despite ample supplies and no clear signs of struggle or piracy. The abandonment remains one of the most enduring mysteries in maritime history.
- Case Type
- Maritime mystery
- Location
- Atlantic Ocean
- Date or Period
- December 5, 1872
- Consequences
- Sparked years of speculation, inspired numerous books and films
- Status
- Unexplained
- Evidence
- Official investigations, historical records and analysis by Britannica.
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