Real Haunted House
USS Alabama BB-60
Mobile, Indiana
By Robin Wright
The USS Alabama, also known as the “Mighty A”, has found its final resting place in Mobile Bay. Ask some of the visitors of this military attraction and they will tell you that other entities have also found their eternal place in Mobile Bay as well. Since the 680-foot ship was brought home to its namesake in 1965, many have described experiences that make this unique attraction definitely original.
The Alabama’s first two deaths were of men who were in the Norfolk shipyard as she was under construction. She was finished in 1942 and served 37 months without any fatalities due to enemy fire. As for death under friendly fire, however, there were 8 deaths on gun mount #5 when gun mount #9 fired upon them. It seems that the safety feature that was supposed to prevent the turrets from firing upon each other had failed. Grisly descriptions of the destroyed turret included mention of bits of flesh and bone splattered on the turret’s inside. The men were completely obliterated; the only thing left of the unfortunate gun commander was his boots.
Many have heard mysterious footsteps coming towards them, only to find no one there. Apparitions have been reported in the cooks’ galley and the officers’ quarters. The crewmen who died still seem to be stationed at the turret where they drew their last breaths. Late at night, bulkheads fill with popping and tapping noises, and the solid steel hatches will slam shut by themselves. Some have felt as if they were being watched, or sensed an aura of sadness about the ship. One woman who was walking by the sleeping quarters claims to have had her earring snatched from her ear.
It is the official stance of the battleship that the Mighty A is not haunted. They state that no one who works there has ever seen or heard anything that was out of the ordinary. In a written statement to the paranormal team Ghost Hunters Of The South, who tried unsuccessfully to investigate the ship, the park says that of the 160,000 people who have stayed the night in the ship, not one has come to them and mentioned any odd sightings. The only acknowledgment towards otherworldly beings is the story that an angel protected a small child that was lost during a visit of the ship.
Because the memorial park that the USS Alabama resides is open to the public, one can actually go and see for themselves if this ship is haunted. Staying the night, however, is not an option unless you are an employee or part of a youth group. During your visit, remember to nod your thanks to the men on turret #5. Just in case.
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anthony marley says: |
August 11, 2009, 4:24 pm |
My husband has seen things on this ship that he nos that the people do not like that have died there. Yes my husband believes your ship is haunted .I hope you get this.Can call him at 704-7711
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August 24, 2009, 6:44 am |
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kay says: |
October 12, 2009, 3:51 pm |
When I was younger, I heard footsteps and laughing men on the ship. This has been about 6 years ago when 8 now im 14 and it was beautiful ship and I havent been in since then so, hopefully (if you enjoy this type of thing) you can visit it and it BE PROVEN that im not lying.
Rusty says: |
October 21, 2009, 2:20 pm |
The ship is in Mobile, Alabama not Mobile, Indiana. It’s a beautiful part of history but of all the times I’ve been on it I’ve never seen anything unusual. You should go and decide for yourself.
Lauren says: |
December 2, 2009, 11:41 pm |
Maybe you should talk to the security guards that stay overnight on the ship. They will be able to tell you what you would like to know.
Jessica Penot says: |
December 31, 2009, 4:28 pm |
My husband and sons spent the night on this ship this summer for a cubscout camping trip. Of course, it is virtually impossible to sort out creepy noises when there are 100 screaming little boys around you, but boys were the last below decks for bed and my son has always said he saw a barefooted ghost wandering the decks by one of the guns.
Jessica says: |
December 31, 2009, 4:32 pm |
I think my husband got a picture of an orb by the guns when my sons were playing on the ship at night for their cubscout campout. If you want to see the picture go to ghoststoriesandhauntedplaces.blogspot.com.
Donna says: |
February 8, 2010, 7:59 pm |
In 1991 I took my children to visit the ship. We were having a wonderful time exploring the ship and trying to imagine being at sea. My husband decided to climb up stairs leading to the navigation area. He and my son went first, my daughter and I behind. My daughter and I became very dizzy and sick. We both had to come back down. I thought it was strange that as soon as we came down we felt fine. I wonder if anyone else has had a similar experience?
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