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[mrkstyx]

Just like Scott Pilgrim, I'm really hoping that Bryan Lee O'Malley's other works like "Snotgirl," "Seconds," and "Lost at Sea" get turned into shows or movies! ✨

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The Lighthouse Keeper's Log Shaina Tranquilino September 22, 2024

Day 1 The sea is restless tonight. Waves crash against the rocks below, and the wind howls through the lighthouse, rattling the windows. There’s a fog rolling in, thick and suffocating. I can barely see past the edge of the cliff, and yet… there it is again. A light. Flickering, out on the horizon.

It’s faint, but unmistakable. A ship, perhaps, though no vessel should be this far north in this weather. I’ve sent out the usual signal—no response. Odd. But perhaps they’re just out of range. I’ll keep watch through the night.

Day 3 The light returned again last night. I’m beginning to doubt my senses. It moves, not like a ship, but with a strange, deliberate rhythm. It disappears beneath the waves, only to reappear moments later, closer. I watched it for hours, mesmerized, trying to understand what I was seeing.

I reported the sighting to the mainland, but the response was dismissive. “No known ships in the area,” they said. “Possibly a trick of the light.” A trick of the light. Am I imagining it?

Tonight, I will keep detailed notes on its movements. Something is out there. I can feel it.

Day 5 I’ve barely slept. The light comes each night, always at the same time, always in the same place. Tonight, it was closer than before—too close. The rhythm has become more erratic, almost like it’s… signaling.

I know how this sounds, but I swear the light is alive. It’s watching me. Waiting.

I’ve started hearing things, too. Strange sounds beneath the crash of the waves. A low hum, like a voice just out of earshot, whispering through the fog. I’m not sure what it’s saying, but it fills me with a dread I can’t shake.

I tried to ignore it, to focus on my duties, but my mind keeps drifting back to the sea, to the light. I feel as though something is calling me. I must stay vigilant. I mustn’t let it draw me in.

Day 7 I saw it clearly tonight. Not a ship. Not a flare. Something else. Something unnatural.

It rose from the depths, a glowing orb, hovering just above the water’s surface. The light it emitted wasn’t like anything I’ve ever seen—pale and cold, with an otherworldly sheen. It pulsed slowly, in time with my heartbeat, or so it seemed. For a moment, I was frozen, unable to look away.

Then, I heard the sound again. Louder this time. A voice, no longer a whisper. It spoke my name.

I ran inside, bolted the door, and shut all the windows, but I could still feel it. Watching. Waiting.

Day 9 I dreamt of the sea last night. Dark and endless, stretching out in every direction. The light was there, beneath the surface, pulling me down. I woke gasping for air, drenched in sweat.

I can’t shake the feeling that the light is getting closer each night. There’s a madness creeping into my mind, twisting my thoughts, making me doubt what’s real and what isn’t. I’ve tried to contact the mainland again, but the radio is dead. The storm last night must’ve damaged the lines. I am utterly alone out here.

I’ve started keeping the lantern lit at all times, but it does nothing to ease my fear. The light outside grows stronger. It’s as if it’s challenging me.

Day 11 It spoke again tonight. Louder this time. Clearer. Not my name, but something else. Words I didn’t understand, but they echoed in my mind long after the sound faded.

I went outside, against my better judgment, to face it. The fog was thick, but the light cut through, illuminating the shore in that same eerie glow. It was waiting for me, just beyond the rocks.

I called out to it—demanded to know what it wanted. No answer. Just that same pulsing light, drawing me in.

It wants me to follow. I know this now.

I’m losing my grip on reality. I can feel it, slipping through my fingers like sand. But I have to know. I have to understand what it is.

Day 13 The light is in my dreams now, constant and unyielding. It’s no longer content to stay on the horizon. Last night, it hovered just outside the lighthouse, bathing the walls in its cold glow.

I couldn’t help myself. I went outside again, to the edge of the cliff. The waves crashed below, and there, in the water, it waited. But it wasn’t alone this time. Shapes moved beneath the surface—dark, sinuous forms, circling the light like moths to a flame.

I stood there for what felt like hours, watching them. Watching it.

I could hear the voice again, louder than ever, and for the first time, I understood. “Come.” That’s what it was saying. “Come.”

Day 14 I’m not sure how much longer I can resist.

The light calls to me, day and night. I hear it even when I’m inside, whispering through the walls, through my thoughts. It promises answers, secrets hidden beneath the waves. I am so close now, I can feel it. The truth, just beyond my reach.

But the cost… I fear what it will demand of me. My mind, my soul, my very being. It would be so easy to give in. So easy to let go.

I must stay strong. I mustn’t follow. But the light, it’s always there, waiting, watching.

Day 15 This will be my final entry.

I’ve made my decision. The light will not be denied, and I no longer have the strength to fight it. I’ve seen what lies beneath the waves, and it is beautiful. Terrible, but beautiful.

There are things in this world, in this universe, that we were never meant to understand. I know this now. But the light has chosen me. It wants me to see.

I will go to it tonight, to the edge of the sea. To the place where the land meets the water, and the sky meets the depths. I will follow the light, wherever it leads.

And when the fog rolls in, when the tide pulls me under, I will finally know the truth.

The lighthouse was found abandoned the next day. The keeper's boat was missing, though no sign of it or him was ever discovered. The logs remain, his final words a mystery, unsolved and whispered about by those who dare to keep watch at the edge of the world.

[sandyhookhistory]

“Tragedy At Sea - The Loss Of Texas Tower 4”

Good evening, everyone. Today is a terrible anniversary, both in the history of our military, and the Jersey Shore.

63 Years Ago, Today - (Sunday) January 15th, 1961, 76.8 miles east of Barnegat Light, NJ:

In the 1950’s, with the Cold War well underway, the military wanted to extend our visibility deep into the Atlantic ocean. To accomplish this, large radar platforms would be built far offshore. With an additional 300 mile increase in range, the towers’ would give the United States additional response time in the event of a nuclear attack by Russian aircraft.

Five towers were planned, from New England to New Jersey. Towers 1 and 5 were never built; Tower 2 was placed on George’s Shoal northeast of Cape Cod, Tower 3 was built on Nantucket Shoal east of Montauk Point, LI, and Tower 4 was built on an unnamed shoal 76.8 miles nearly due east of the Barnegat Lighthouse, in New Jersey. The large platforms earned the nickname “Texas Towers,” due to their similarity with oil drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.

Texas Tower 4 was assigned to the Highlands Air Force Station, here in Monmouth County (present day Hartshorne Woods County Park), with the call signs “Jitney” and “Dora,” as part of the 646th Radar Squadron.

Regrettably, it had a terrible reputation from the start, beginning in 1957. Built on land, it was transported to its shoal via barge. Enroute, two of the three legs were damaged, and the decision was made to repair them at sea - this was never properly done.

The whirring of the massive radar dishes, and their diesel generators, caused extreme reverberation through the entire platform. Due to the depth - 185 feet of water - the Tower’s hollow legs reverberated with the flow of the sea. Not only did the Tower shudder with the waves, it rocked violently, earning it the unenviable nickname of “Old Shaky.”

Repeated pleas for substantial repairs were deferred, and only small piece-meal work was done over time. Requests to abandon the Tower were declined, because of Russian patrol vessels who were ready to swoop in and strip the Tower of its secret materials.

The Tower endured one massive storm after another. It took Hurricane Daisy in August, 1958, and then was battered by Hurricane Donna in September, 1960..

Refusing to the abandon the Tower, the Air Force removed non-essential troops and left a skeleton crew of 14 Air Force personnel and 14 civilian contractors aboard. With the powers-that-be finally acknowledging that the Tower was in danger of collapse, their flash of brilliance to temporarily stabilize it was to mix concrete and dump it straight down the hollow shafts of each legs. As winter of 1960-61 approached, the helipad on the tower filled up with pallets of cement bags. As late as January 7th, Navy Divers, assessing the legs, found the supporting structures were damaged and letting go

As these stories always do, tragedy awaited. A storm arrived in full force - the forecast on January 14th called for winds as high as 60 mph. On the morning of the 15th, the Tower groaned and twisted in ways no one had seen before - another support brace had gone. All day the men on Texas Tower 4 called in damage reports and pleas for rescue.

The Air Force finally relented - but it was too late. At 4 pm, at the height of the storm, they authorized an evacuation, but the weather was too rough for helicopters. All US Coast Guard and Navy ships in the area - including an aircraft carrier, the USS Wasp (CV-18) - made for the Tower at full speed.

At 6:45 pm came the bone-chilling radio message “WE ARE BREAKING UP.”

Texas Tower 4 presented a massive blip on surface radars. Around 7:30 pm, with some ships just miles away - it vanished.

One of the damaged legs finally buckled, and the entire structure crashed into the sea. Texas Tower 4 was gone. And with it, all 28 men. Only two bodies were recovered; the rest were claimed by the sea.

We pause to honor and remember the lives that were lost 63 years ago today off the Jersey Shore. It must be remembered that our Cold War veterans served - and sacrificed - without a shot ever being fired in anger.

28 US Air Force Personnel and Civilian Contractors Lost their lives that day. Of note, many of the civilian contractors were veterans themselves, of several branches. Out of respect so as to prevent confusion, they are listed here without rank, simply by name and age.

They Are:

Abbott, David - 48

Bakke, Roald - 35

Brown, Vincent - 43

Bucherri, Samuel - 45

Cudnick, Chester - 47

Evans, Thomas - 54

Foster, Bishop - 35

Giurastante, Domenic - 19

Green, Kenneth - 27

Haroutunian, Aram - 45

Ide, William - 38

Jones, Leland - 22

Kovarick, Wilbur - 36

Kruse, William - 27

Laino, Louis - 21

Leo, Milton - 50

Martel, Raymond - 34

Opalka, Anthony - 46

Parker, David - 22

Phelan, Gordon - 33

Robertson, Edward - 39

Schutz, Henry - 57

Shaffer, Harry - 37

Smythe, William - 61

Waitt, Donald - 39

Williams, Troy - 39

Wolford, Larry - 24

Yavorosky, Vincent - 44

You Are Not Forgotten

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Shipwrecks off Grand Cayman Unveiling the secrets of Shipwrecks off Grand Cayman - a captivating journey into the depths of the ocean's past. Explore the hidden stories beneath the waves.

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🚢 Unveiling History's Deadliest Shipwrecks 🌊

When we think of shipwrecks, images of sunken treasure, ghostly vessels, and epic adventures often come to mind. However, beneath the allure of these maritime mysteries lies a grim reality: history is dotted with some of the deadliest shipwrecks, claiming thousands of lives and leaving behind haunting stories that still send shivers down our spines. Let's dive deep into the turbulent waters of history to unveil some of the most harrowing tales of shipwrecks.

The Titanic Tragedy 🚢 The RMS Titanic, often dubbed "unsinkable," met its tragic fate in 1912 when it struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage. Over 1,500 lives were lost in one of the most famous shipwrecks in history.

The Wilhelm Gustloff 🌊 This German cruise ship was torpedoed by a Soviet submarine in 1945, resulting in the deaths of approximately 9,000 passengers and crew, making it the deadliest shipwreck in terms of lives lost.

The Lusitania ⚓ A German submarine sank the British ocean liner RMS Lusitania in 1915, leading to the loss of nearly 1,200 lives, including 128 Americans, which influenced the U.S. entry into World War I.

The USS Indianapolis 🇺🇸 The USS Indianapolis met a tragic end during World War II when it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. Over 800 crew members lost their lives in shark-infested waters.

The Empress of Ireland 🇨🇦 In 1914, this Canadian passenger liner collided with another ship and sank in the St. Lawrence River. More than 1,000 people perished, making it one of Canada's deadliest maritime disasters.

The Dona Paz 🇵🇭 In 1987, the MV Dona Paz collided with an oil tanker in the Philippines, resulting in a catastrophic fire. Around 4,000 people lost their lives in one of the deadliest peacetime maritime tragedies.

The MV Le Joola 🇸🇳 The Senegalese ferry MV Le Joola capsized in 2002, claiming the lives of over 1,800 passengers and crew members. It remains one of the deadliest non-military shipwrecks in history.

The Sultana 🚢 The steamboat Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River in 1865, killing an estimated 1,800 people, most of whom were Union soldiers returning home after the Civil War.

The Royal Charter 🇬🇧 A violent storm wrecked the Royal Charter off the coast of Wales in 1859, resulting in the deaths of around 450 passengers and crew members.

The Toya Maru 🇯🇵 In 1954, the Japanese ferry Toya Maru sank during a typhoon, claiming over 1,150 lives in one of Japan's worst maritime disasters.

These shipwrecks serve as chilling reminders of the perils faced by seafarers throughout history. While some were due to natural disasters or war, others were caused by human error or engineering flaws. Each tragedy has left an indelible mark on history, drawing us closer to the eerie mysteries of the deep sea.

In the age of modern navigation and advanced safety measures, we remember these shipwrecks not only as cautionary tales but also as testaments to the resilience of the human spirit. 🌟

[bryan-aiello]

Seven Days

This story centers on a solo sailor who experiences a mysterious Mayday call. Despite searching, he finds no trace until a final dive.

Seven days out of Hawaii a full moon haunts a cloudy sky, slipping away occasionally leaving the little sailboat cruising a lonely section of the Pacific in pitch black. The slap of water on the haul is rhythmic. The sail, full. Her speed, 12 knots. And the Captain? trying to figure out what happened to the radio. It just died. No power. No sound. A bit unnerving. He originally decided to wait…

[graveshorror]

Ghost Ships

Throughout history, ships have been found abandoned at sea with no trace of their crews. These eerie vessels drift aimlessly, their fates shrouded in mystery.

[forestshadow-wolf]

I'm so intrigued by this omg

Okay im feeding myself ideas.

Horroresque Ghoap fic set on a MASSIVE sea vessel with like really off putting silent hill vibes.

They're sent out by boat to gather Intel/figure out what's going on with a sea vessel that was supposed to be transferring classified valuables but just seemed to vanish, crew and all. They're sent to search around the last known location and lo and behold. It's right there. The massive cargo ship is just anchored there in the middle of the sea. What's even more eerie is when they board the boat there's so sign of life. 0 indication that any of the crew had ever even been on the boat. When Soap and Ghost make their way back to their transfer boat it's vanished, along with the small team that had been with them. Their comms aren't working, and they have no feasible way to contact anyone else or leave the boat.

Oh one more thing. Massive thunderstorm.

ITS IN MY HEAD ITS IN MY HEAD

[november-nine]

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[bafflingmysteries1]

The mysterious disappearance of Rebecca Coriam is one of the most puzzling and discussed cases involving an individual vanishing at sea. Rebecca, a 24-year-old British crew member on the Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wonder, was reported missing on March 22, 2011, while the ship was off the Pacific coast of Mexico. #RebeccaCoriam #MysteriousDisappearance #LostAtSea #UnsolvedMystery #DisneyWonder #VanishedWithoutATrace #CruiseShipMystery #PuzzlingCase #MissingSince2011 #maritimemystery Disclaimer: This video contains certain footage and images generated using AI technology. These AI-generated visuals have been used where original or real footage of individuals or events was unavailable. We have ensured that all AI-created content accurately reflects the subject matter and maintains the highest level of respect for the individuals and events discussed. Any historical facts or information presented in this video have been carefully researched and verified from reliable sources. The use of AI is intended solely for illustrative purposes and should not be interpreted as a representation of actual persons or events unless otherwise stated. Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: Reference: https://bit.ly/3l8GUbc 1) This video has no negative impact. 2) This video is also for entertainment purposes. 3) It is transformative in nature. Vanished at Sea: The Mysterious Disappearance of Rebecca Coriam published first on https://www.youtube.com/@bafflingmysteries/

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[rebeleden]

The TRUE STORY behind the movie Adrift! 🤯| #shorts #movierecap

[sandyhookhistory]

Inferno At Sea – The Loss of the “Loodiana”

132 Years Ago, Today – (Mon) December 21st, 1891, New York Harbor:

Even with Christmas approaching, the world keeps spinning – and the commerce keeps flowing. Tied wharf side in New York Harbor, and ready for sea, is the Canadian barque “Loodiana.”

Although steamers are becoming more prominent and changing the maritime landscape forever, for now, the sail ships still rule the seas, and are still being built around the world. Loodiana is a new ship, built in Canada just two years prior in 1889. She’s pretty massive, too – 235 feet long, 44 ft on the beam, and drawing 24 feet of water. She tips the scales at 1820 tons.

Fully laden with petroleum, her crew of 37, with the captain’s wife aboard, cast off lines, and head down harbor, threading their way through the unending flow of ships going to and fro. They approach Sandy Hook, and rounds the tip of the peninsula, slipping along under the watchful eye of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Once they clear the channel and reach open water, the rudder goes to port, and she heads eastward, bound for London. 2,000 miles of open sea lie before the ship and crew. The Highlands, and Twin Lights, are the final farewell, and it’s certain that she was watched from the hillside as she crested the horizon.

Tragedy will strike, and she will never reach London. In many cases, ships sail from New York and simply vanish, such as the “Columbus” whom we spoke of yesterday (12/20). However, we do know it what happened to Loodiana, and it is horrifying.

Four weeks out, on January 16th, hurricane conditions have whipped up near the European coast. The British passenger steamer “Egyptian Monarch” is heading for New York when she sees a bright light in the distance. Drawing near, they come across a ship, burning stem to stern. We’ll never know how it started, but we do know that the cargo of petroleum ignited, and turned Loodiana into a raging inferno. The crew of Egyptian Monarch saw the captain and his wife, clothes on fire, clinging to the bowsprit.

It had to have been a gut-wrenching sight to observe.

The raging seas are too dangerous to affect a rescue, and Egyptian Monarch can do little but circle the flaming ship. After moving a few miles away to search for lifeboats, they return to the ship, by now just a smoking hulk. With nothing else to be done, and no survivors located, they turn and proceed on. Sometime later, the charred remains of Loodiana slip beneath the waves.

No survivors were ever found, and all 38 souls onboard were lost, burned alive - we pause today to remember them.

Loodiana remains another grim chapter in the maritime annals of Sandy Hook and New York Harbor, and another brutal reminder that the sea shows no mercy.

For further reading, the complete article from the New York Times, which we reference in Photo 3, may be found here:

https://www.wrecksite.eu/docBrowser.aspx?1542?5?1

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Perfect way to end your 4th, 13 hour shift 🤑