The USS Hornet Presents: Ship of Spirits, a Special Lecture on the Spirits that Call the Aircraft Carrier Home

As Halloween approaches, dare to explore the USS Hornet afterhours and by flashlight and see for yourself if the famed aircraft carrier truly is haunted?

On Friday, Oct. 24 the USS Hornet presents Ship of Spirits featuring a special panel of paranormal experts sharing evidence of the hauntings. The event is from 7 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $45 per person. Space is limited. Tickets can be purchased by calling (510) 521-8448, ext. 224.

This year’s special guest speakers are:

• Spencer Hughes, “The Spencer Hughes Show,” paranormal investigator, and radio host
• Alameda Paranormal Researchers, the official paranormal team of the USS Hornet who have conducted countless investigations onboard the ship.
• Sacramento-based Pacific Coast Spirit Watch, which has also investigated the ship and assists with the Hornet’s History Mystery Tours
• Natalie Owen, founder of Psychic Paranormal Research Investigations. She will be conducting séances during the Ship of Spirits tour

The lecture will be followed by a haunted flashlight tour of areas where spirits reportedly live. The tour will include areas not yet open to the general public. These areas include the Combat Information Center (CIC), Mess Deck, Sidewinder Missile Assembly Room, Sick Bay, and for the first time the original WWII hospital.
During its 27 years of active service, more than 300 people lost their lives aboard the ship. While many lost their lives in combat others were claimed by shipboard accidents. Crew and visitors alike have reported numerous strange incidents, sightings and sounds.

The Hornet has been the subject of several national television programs including MTV’s Fear; the Sci Fi Channel’s Ghost Hunters; and the Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventure

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About the USS Hornet Museum:

The USS Hornet Museum, a popular tourist destination for families located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring people of all ages. Through field trips and live-aboard experiences, the USS Hornet offers educational programs focusing on naval history, science, and space technology. A registered state and national historic landmark, the ship is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and permanently berthed at 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3 in Alameda, CA. As of Oct. 1, 2014, regular museum admission is $10 for youths age 7-17 (age 6 and under are free with paying adult); $15 for students with ID, seniors, and military with ID; and $20 for adults. Admission is free for Museum members. Ample free parking is available across from the pier. The USS Hornet is also a unique, unforgettable venue available for corporate events; trade shows and expos; private parties and big band dances; and TV and film productions. For more information, including group tours and event planning, visit: www.uss-hornet.org or call (510) 521-8448.