Location & Dates
What ocean was the ship found in?
The Atlantic
How many people were on the Mary Celeste when it disappeared?
10 people
How many lifeboats were missing from the ship when it was discovered?
1
What had the Mary Celeste carried on its previous voyage?
Coal
What was the date of the ships discovery?
December 5th, 1872
How old was the captains daughter when the Mary Celeste sunk?
2 years old
What kind of oak was the barrels that had held the alcohol that was missing made out of?
Red oak
What would have clogged the ship's pumps?
Coal dust
How many miles east of the Azores was the ship found?
400 miles
What is the name of the ship that discovered the Mary Celeste? PLUS 100 POINTS: Was the ship Canadian or American?
Dei Gratia - Canadian brigantine
What time was the ships last log entry recorded?
5 AM
One plausible theory as to what happened to the Mary Celeste listed in the slideshow.
Potential answers:
- Intentional abandonment
- Piracy/foul play
- Mutiny by the crew
- Alcohol vapor blowing off the main hatch
What day was the ships last log entry recorded?
November 25th
What was the name of the captain of the Mary Celeste?
Capt. Benjamin Spooner Briggs
Where was the Mary Celeste heading when it changed course?
north of Santa Maria island
Where was the trial on the Mary Celeste where the authorities ruled against foul play?
Gibraltar