5 Mysterious Ghost Ships

I think of the Baychimo as a kind ship, that just wanted to live it's own life. So when she spotted her opportunity she acted more hurt than she was and after the men left her, she was finally free. She sailed wherever and whenever she wanted and found that the nomadic life suited her quite well. Then one day she felt a storm coming on and saw some Inuit people nearby, knowing that the storm was quite a fierce one she beckoned them to come on board. And just in the nick of time they boarded her and even though there was no heat she could provide shelter from the wind and snow. After the storm she bade them farewell and set off again. Over the years she found that she had become too famous and was seen less and less as she avoided the spotlight. Finally one day after many years Baychimo felt the old familiar storm approaching and the sea said it was her time. After all these years the Baychimo reflected on her life and adventures and made peace with the fact that it was her time and slipped peacefully beneath the waves.

Baychimo sounds more like a blessed ship than a cursed ship.

The Baychimo is my all time favorite ghost ship. Nobody died because of it (that we know of), it actually saved lives when it showed up just before a severe storm and provided shelter, AND it just wandered around defying all attempts to salvage it and predictions of its demise while also navigating better than if she were manned. I've been silently wishing for her to make another appearance or for her final fate to be learned but alas neither has happened.

The story of SS Baychimo is so captivating. Incredible what a legacy a man-made hunk of steel can leave behind for us to wonder about. Thank you for the video.

The BAYCHIMO story: the most eerie, truly 'ghostly', tangible mirage. Incredible.

Baychimo sounds like a Guardian Angel ship who sheltered the lost, not a cursed or spooky ship. Seems she always showed up to help those in need ❤

What I take away from the Baychimo story is... ... that that was a damn well-built ship.

Christopher Columbus..... Grey 😂😂😂😂😂

The Carrol E. Deering was such a lovely ship.

Whoaa.. the first one.. if only the three cats could talk.. I strongly believe the captain was harmed and his cabin ransacked for valuables. The crew's missing personal effects indicate a voluntary abandonment of the ship. That steamship that hid its name sounds suspicious. The poor captain and the engineer.

I do not at all mind hearing these stories over. Your storytelling is always factual and unfantastical, respectful of those lost and those left behind, and presented in one of the most pleasant, listenable voices among all the YT channels I watch. You are a pleasure and a treasure.

Yo this guy is too humble! Big Old Boats has a whole in-depth and fantastically researched video on the SS Marquette & Bessemer No. 2 mentioned during the beginning of the SS Bannockburn chapter, please go check it out it's an amazing production!

Hooray for the 3 kitty cats master sailors that were rescued!

Great job as always. You create an awesome gloomy atmosphere. Informative and entertaining.

Builder of Baychimo when he heard it's left to just break apart: 😆😆😆😂

I’ve watched them all. Many repeatedly. I love this content. I really do. The irony of this fascination is that I have an all encompassing mortal fear of boats. All boats. 😐 For my whole entire life. It’s unexplainable. There was no ‘event’. I am a strong swimmer having ocean swam since childhood. I have absolutely no rational reason to find these docos so completely fascinating. Weird. Thank you for the efforts 🙏♥️

Im glad you covered the Baychimo. I'd seen a longer video on her and couldn't remember her name. She's got such an amazing history and story, and is such a part of Northern Canada culture, I'm sure her story will live and eventually grow to godess level of lore. Im glad i saw the thumbnail for the Great Lake's wrecks and watched it. Nice to know about where a person lives. I appreciate the way you educate us. I'd noticed one of your Patreon's is another creator I greatly respect and admire. That was good enough for me to subscribe and see more. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and work so hard for us, and yourself.

This channel was such a perfect recommendation from the algorithm! I have never cared about boats at all, but these stories are so well presented that I'm totally invested. Great stuff!

the backround sound is soooo creepy. so good. especially during ss baychimo.

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