A Surface Knowledge of Ghost Ships

Set sail into the strange and stormy world of ghost ships. Vessels found adrift with no crew, no answers, and plenty of eerie mystery. In this episode of Surface Knowledge, we uncover the true story of the Mary Celeste, explore the legend of the Flying Dutchman, and examine the science behind why ships vanish… and sometimes come back.

From the steel-hulled Baychimo that haunted the Arctic for 40 years, to North Korea’s real-life “ghost boats” washing ashore with skeleton crews, we’ll explore the chilling reality behind maritime disappearances. Plus, hear the baffling case of Australia’s Patanela — a luxury yacht that radioed for help, then vanished forever under deeply suspicious circumstances.

Whether it’s folklore, freak weather, or something weirder, ghost ships continue to drift through our imaginations, and occasionally, through our oceans.

If you like shipwrecks, unsolved mysteries, or the kind of stories that stay with you long after the fog clears, this one’s for you.