Haunted Tales Come to Life on Embarcadero 'Ghost' Ship

Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

Eerie legends and ghostly tales will come alive on the Embarcadero this Halloween at the Maritime Museum of San Diego's haunted Lantern-Led Tours and Halloween Carnival.

Those who dare to come aboard will creep through each deck of the historic Star of India, led by the light of lanterns.

Museum guests will be told true stories of people who died during the Star's voyages and whose ghosts are said to still live on the ship today. Investigators have prowled the decks of the tall ship for signs of other-worldly activities.

"We have had paranormal researchers, the Atlantic Paranormal Society and others come out here and have experienced numerous encounters and have also had changes in temperature and sounds recorded when no one was there," said Robyn Gallant, director of marketing for the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

Tours for the entire family will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. An old-fashioned Halloween carnival with games, prizes, food, costume contests and more for parents and kids of all ages will also be held on Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets to the lantern led tours are $8 - $14 and include same-day admission to the Maritime Museum. For an additional $5, kids can participate in the carnival activities for unlimited play. All activities will take place at the Maritime Museum of San Diego on the Embarcadero, 1492 North Harbor Drive (map). For more information, call 619-234-9153 ext. 101.

The Maritime Museum of San Diego is a tenant of the Port of San Diego.

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