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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Many events that appear supernatural have natural explanations. Can you think of a natural explanation for phenomena at sea that have the appearance of the supernatural such as mermaids, mirages, and sea monsters? Can you think of some other examples of strange phenomena?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Peter B. Campbell
- Director Michael Kalopaidis
- 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
