Case file · Haunting

The Teazer Light of Mahone Bay

In June 1813 the American privateer Young Teazer, trapped by HMS Hogue in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, was blown up by one of her own crew, killing most aboard. A burning ghost ship has been reported there since.

1813 CE · 44.45, -64.38 · status: legend

The account

The schooner had captured a dozen British vessels in the War of 1812. Sightings of the 'Teazer Light' are traditionally said to come near the anniversary of the explosion.

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Capture of the Young Teazer
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