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USS Hornet Museum Ship
The aircraft carrier saw 300 deaths during service. Sailors fell from catwalks. Planes crashed on deck. Some committed suicide. Now a museum, visitors see phantom sailors, hear voices, and feel overwhelming sadness. The ship topped paranormal polls.
1943 - Present
Alameda, California, USA
5000+ witnesses
The USS Hornet is considered the most haunted ship in America.
The History
1943-1970:
- WWII aircraft carrier
- Recovered Apollo astronauts
- 300+ deaths during service
- Decommissioned 1970
- Now museum ship
The Deaths
How they died:
- Fell from catwalks
- Plane crashes
- Combat injuries
- Accidents
- Suicides
The Activity
What’s reported:
- Phantom sailors
- Footsteps in halls
- Voices calling
- Officers in uniform
- Tools moving
Hot Spots
Most active areas:
- Catwalks (falls)
- Engine room
- Sick bay
- Officer quarters
- Flight deck
Investigations
Paranormal teams:
- 175+ investigators
- Most haunted list
- EVP recordings
- Full apparitions
- Documented extensively
Today
Current status:
- Museum in Alameda
- Overnight investigations
- Ghost tours available
- Still very active
- Honored history