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Mary Celeste

in Where Reality Meets the Unbelievable by Ivana Zivadinovic

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Mary Celeste on “Where Reality Meets the Unbelievable”, a list by Ivana Zivadinovic on TheLysts.

Details

Status
Unexplained
Location
Atlantic Ocean
Case Type
Maritime mystery
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.
Date or Period
December 5, 1872
Consequences
Sparked years of speculation, inspired numerous books and films
Evidence
Official investigations, historical records and analysis by Britannica.

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