On December 4th, 1872, a ship was discovered drifting alone in the Atlantic Ocean. Its sails were set. Its cargo was untouched. But there wasn't a single person on board.

The Mary Celeste remains one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries. A captain, his wife, their two-year-old daughter, and seven crew members vanished without a trace — leaving behind only questions and contradictions that baffle historians to this day.

In this episode, we explore the evidence, examine the leading theories, and ask the question that has puzzled the world for over 150 years: What really happened to the Mary Celeste?

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 — Hook: The Discovery
0:52 — The Setup: A Normal Voyage
2:29 — The Investigation: What They Found
4:41 — Theory 1: Mutiny
5:56 — Theory 2: The Supernatural
7:18 — Theory 3: Alcohol Vapor Explosion
8:38 — Theory 4: Storm & Panic Evacuation
9:43 — The Evidence Points Where?
11:06 — Closing: A Question Unanswered

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