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Are ghost ships real? - Peter B. Campbell

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In 1884, the British steamer “Rumney” crashed into the French ship “Frigorifique.” Seeing their ship filling with water, the French crew climbed aboard the “Rumney.” But as they sailed towards port, a silent form emerged from the fog – the abandoned “Frigorifique,” seemingly back for revenge. So what happened? Peter B. Campbell investigates the fascinating phenomenon of ghost ships.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Peter B. Campbell
Illustrator
Jeanne Bornet
Animator
Maria Savva, Andria Pourouti
Sound Designer
Andreas Trachonitis
Associate Producer
Jessica Ruby
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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