Something Below Decks
Summary
Host Luke LaManna explores paranormal encounters aboard US Navy vessels, sharing listener-submitted stories of ghosts on the USS Bonham Richard, an aircraft carrier, and the USS Constitution. The episode details eerie phenomena like moving chains, floating figures, and unseen footsteps in restricted areas. LaManna also shares humorous anecdotes from his Marine service, including trash sorting mishaps and the "Avocado Nazi" incident.
Topics discussed
Introduction to naval ghost stories
Anecdote about ship waste sorting
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Dialogue about a sailor found in the engine shop
History of the USS Bonham Richard
Ghost sighting in the hangar bay
The 2020 fire on the Bonham Richard
Sailor's account of a gliding figure below decks
Matt's story of footsteps on a Vietnam-era carrier
Civilian encounter with a ghost on a carrier
Paranormal experiences aboard the USS Constitution
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Reflections on why ship stories feel different
After Action: Life aboard the Bonham Richard
The Avocado Nazi story
Closing remarks and credits
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