Lost At Sea: Ghost Ships and Other Mysteries

by George Behe and Michael Goss

Book Overview

A mother pleads with her son not to sail on a certain steamer because she has dreamt - three times in a row - that the vessel will never reach its destination. Modern-day observers watch in awe as a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578661471
• ISBN13: 9781578661473
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Galahad Books
• Length: 359 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Scholarly Dissection of Maritime Myths and Likely Expanations

Some readers seem disappointed that the book is skeptical about paranormal sightings and takes pains to examine possible alternative explanations. As someone who enjoys a good sea yarn, I don't find this aspect to be a problem. I guess it's because I was taken in at an early age by the "UFO's ARE HERE" mania, until I found out that many of those who experienced these "events" were a bit hysterical or had other agendas. I do feel that the authors are honest in leaving some ghost ship sightings or maritime hauntings intact where witness accounts seem impeccable and there are no convincing alternate explanations. If you simply want a run-down of mystical sea lore, then this book is not for you. If you (like myself) like to delve more carefully into cherished myths and still enjoy a good sea story, then you will enjoy this book, as I did.

SOLID INTRIGUING

a faboulous peice of research. much better than those done by other writers. these are men who know there stuff,a truly great read. this is a must read for all those interested in the paranormal. thanks.

SOLID INTRIGUING

A faboulous piece of research. Much better than those done by other writers. These are men who know there stuff,a truly great read. This is a must read for all those interested in the paranormal. thanks.

Well researched, thought-provoking

A finely researched piece of history by British folklorist Goss and Titanic specialist Behe (the author of an earlier book on alleged psychic forewarnings of the Titanic tragedy). The authors go back to first-hand and contemporary sources, and in the process clear away much rubbish contributed by less careful authors. Subjects covered include The Flying Dutchman (a first-rate summary of a complex legend), the ghost of the U28 and the disappearance of the Waratah. Recommended.