The USS Constellation, which is a 176-foot sailing ship, is the U.S. Navy’s first ship that was built in 1797 as a frigate. It was used in 5 major wars, from the Civil War up to the World War 2. The ship was called the “Yanke Race Horse” because it had a sharp bow lines which made it a faster ship compared to others. It was finally retired and permanently docked in Baltimore in 1955.
Paranormal encounters usually happen at around midnight and most active between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Gunpowder frequently smelled first before the encounters. Since 1955, several ghostly activities have been observed including ghost lights, ghost-like figure walking or floating around the decks of the ship and unusual noises.
A ghostly figure of Neil Harvey is sometimes seen on the orlop deck. Harvey was court-marshaled for cowardice in 1799 and was convicted for leaving his assigned station because of fear during a war with the French on February 5, 1799. He was also convicted as a traitor and as a punishment; he was beaten through a sword by Lieutenant Starrett. Then, Captain Thomas Truxtun ordered to tie Harvey in front of a cannon. Harvey was eventually blown into pieces.
Apparition of Captain Thomas Truxtun, who was a seasoned officer from the Revolutionary War and first commander of the USS Constellation from 1798-1801, has been suspected as the one frequently seen wearing an old navy uniform on the forecastle deck.
Twentieth century ship’s watchman Carl Hansen had a strong bond with the ship who was a Royal navy cook when he was still young until he got old, making him an old sailor. His ghost is reported giving tours to visitors having no knowledge that he was a ghost.
The spirit of eleven years old boy reported wandering around the ship. He was the assistant of the surgeon aboard the USS Constellation from 1820-1822. He was reportedly murdered by two other sailors.
Apparition of the sailor who hanged himself due to depression is said to made appearances. His ghost is described as sad entity.
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