[2], After four months of local operations, Salem sailed for Guantanamo Bay on 24 January 1953 for training. [citation needed], Scheduled since the wharf closure to be moved to a location in East Boston, the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum signed a deal with the landowner in February 2016 to keep Salem at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy until at least 2021 and is again open for visits on weekends starting April 2016. He was brought aboard the Salem when it was docked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and was used to transport the men who were injured in the fire to the medical bay.[10]. There, we can see you, but you can’t see us. I was wondering if you was to compare this to Spooky world which would be better ? One of the group’s most intense experiences on the Salem happened about eight years ago, he said. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Your email address will not be published. At the USS Salem… Salem (/ ˈ s eɪ l ə m /) is a historic coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts located in the North Shore region. She completed her training off Bermuda; and, on 20 March, sailed for the Mediterranean to relieve Newport News as 6th Fleet flagship. USS Salem CA-139. 4 shaft; General Electric turbines; 4 Babcock & Wilcox boilers 615 psi/850 f; 120,000 shp (89,000 kW) at full power. that’ll be my goal for next year though 🙂. USS Salem (CM-11) was a commercial cargo ship, that served as a minelayer and then net laying ship of the United States Navy during World War II.. Phone number: (617) 479-7900 She is open to the public as a museum ship in Quincy, Massachusetts. These differences between the two ships were explained away in the movie by the historic fact that the ship's carpenters often camouflaged "Graf Spee" to resemble foreign vessels. I have scared plenty of people pretty bad, it was hilarious for me. The ship visited the city of Newport News over the Fourth of July holiday, leaving Norfolk 2 July and returning 5 July. Does the ship convert back to its original state? [1], Salem was laid down on 4 July 1945 by the Bethlehem Steel Co.'s Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Mass. I actually did haunt that night but the snow wasn’t too bad at all. We go through tons of fake blood, all kinds of make-up and shredded clothes. On 19 September, she was relieved by Des Moines (CA-134) and returned to the United States for four months of overhaul at Boston. In April 1989, shortly before it merged into USAir, Piedmont had 22,000 employees. The U.S. Navy Battle Effectiveness Award (formerly the Battle Efficiency Award, commonly known as the Battle "E"), is awarded annually to the small number of United States Navy ships, submarines, aviation, and other units that win their battle effectiveness competition. Then reassigned to the Reserve Force, Atlantic Fleet, Salem subsequently made a cruise to Gibraltar and returned to the United States … I can’t picture myself at this Haunted Ship because I scare easy and I don’t like being scared. USS Salem Haunted. She was relieved once again by Des Moines on 29 September and arrived at Boston on 9 October. Subsequently, the wharf was sold to private interests. She was decommissioned in 1959, after serving in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. What is the best part of your job and why do you like it so much? A frightening individual waiting for one to jump and bolt in fear. Besides the normal port calls and exercises, Salem participated in Exercise "Beehive II," which involved units of the United States, British, Italian, French, and Greek navies. Cleveland. This article includes information collected from the public domain sources Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships and Naval Vessel Register. Commander Sixth Fleet transferred his flag to USS Salem on 21 May at Gibraltar. The Tuskegee experiment began at a time when there was no known treatment for syphilis. they’re both pretty different but of course I’d back up and prefer the ship cause it’s grown on me and I know it well. The USS Salem. The USS Sea Dog was at the Salem MA Naval Reserve Center until 22 December 1968, when it left under tow. I don’t usually scare easily, but it might be different if it is real people popping out at me. It's impossible to prove your innocence. (In this case, disguising "Graf Spee" as an American heavy cruiser. Salem, Massachusetts is arguably the most haunted city in all of America. Far more women than men were among the accused, convicted and executed. Returning to Boston on 27 February, she sailed for the Mediterranean on 17 April and again relieved Newport News as flagship. ; launched on 25 March 1947; sponsored by Miss Mary G. Coffey; and commissioned on 14 May 1949, Captain J. C. Daniel in command. In 1774 Col. David Mason of Salem purchased 19 French cannons and had Captain Robert Foster, a blacksmith, mount them to carriages. The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. A naval battle ship that served in WWII. literally once you go into a room, your eyes have to dilate so it’s even more of an opportunity to scare people out of nowhere. What Really Happened to Salem’s Witches TERROR The hysteria that was the foundation for the infamous persecution of witches in 1692 has contemporary echoes in how ‘witch hunts’ form today. She reported to the Norfolk Navy Yard on 7 October for inactivation, disembarked the Commander of the 2d Fleet on 25 October, and was decommissioned on 30 January 1959. Salem departed Barcelona on 23 September and returned to Boston on 2 October 1955 for a four-month overhaul. I guarantee the most shaking, wide-eyed night of your October. Required fields are marked *, Yes i will scare easy. Amy Bruni and Adam Berry visit the USS Salem, a decommissioned Navy cruiser, after a caretaker's troubling encounter with an aggressive spirit. All of those men plus the flight crew, for a total of 84 souls, died almost immediately after take off, when the plane struck a … [6], Salem was featured in the 2016 feature film The Finest Hours directed by Craig Gillespie. [3], Salem was scheduled for inactivation after her return from the Mediterranean, but the request of Lebanon on 15 August 1958 for aid against an anticipated coup led to a short reprieve for the cruiser. The fact that it happened in the nation's Bible belt is a sad indicator of the massive hypocrisy that … honestly, SW does have more promotions going around. The show featured tour guides and visitors who claimed to see the ghost of a former sailor who was badly burned in an explosion while onboard the U.S.S. Salem the Cat, "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" On "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch," Salem was a 500-year-old warlock sentenced to spend 100 years as a cat for trying to take over the world. Salem Village (also referred to as Salem Farms) was actually part of Salem Town but was set apart by its economy, class, and character. Excellently written review–you bring a unique insider’s perspective and really make me want to go to the Haunted Ship. Salem-News.com is an Independent Online Newsgroup in the United States, setting the standard for the future of News. Many historians believe the Putnam family used the witchcraft hysteria in Salem as a way to get revenge against their neighboring rivals and enemies. USS Salem (CA-139) was the second of the three completed Des Moines-class heavy cruisers. At the USS Salem or Haunted Ship, an actual haunted location rustling with paranormal activity turns into a dark place, surely not for the tender and weak of heart–and we do not hold back. Salem also houses the USS Newport News Museum, The US Navy Cruiser Sailors Association Museum, and the US Navy SEALs Exhibit room. [8][9] As of August 2019 she is open to the public on weekends. On 22 September, she was relieved by Newport News and returned to the United States. Subsequently placed in reserve at the Boston Navy Yard on 20 April 1912, Salem relieved Wabash as receiving ship there on that date and served until 7 October. Salem Witch Trials - 1692 Salem - Economic and Social Divisions - DiscoverySchool.com In 1692, Salem was divided into two distinct parts: Salem Town and Salem Village. Discover Quincy, Destination Salem, Massachusetts, Visit … Check out the Travel Channel Kindred Spirits featuring the USS Salem. While she was at sea, the Suez Crisis broke out; and she was diverted to Rhodes in the Eastern Mediterranean where she joined the fleet on 14 May and assumed her flagship duties. Do you still have a job? I plan on visiting you and being scared by you, i promise.. kinda. The third USS Salem (CA-139) is one of three Des Moines -class heavy cruisers completed for the United States Navy shortly after World War II. The USS Salem. With our own custom fangs, we display the illusion of real immortal souls. [2], The cruiser left Boston on 16 February 1956 for training at Guantanamo in preparation for a 20-month cruise as "permanent" flagship of the Commander, 6th Fleet with homeport at Villefranche-sur-Mer. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft—the Devil's magic—and 20 … A naval battle ship that served in WWII. The ship is also purported to be haunted and was even featured on Ghost Hunters. Laid down on Independence Day, 1945 by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Quincy, Massachusetts, she was launched on 25 March 1947 and commissioned into the United States Navy on 14 May 1949. 1686 - A Salem selectman purchases land, that today is Salem, Peabody and Danvers, from the heirs of the Naumkeag tribe for 20 pounds. During this time, I transform into a dark, demented night stalker. The third USS Salem (CA-139) is one of three Des Moines-class heavy cruisers completed for the United States Navy shortly after World War II. Her fourth deployment was marked by Exercise "Weldfest" and by emergency relief work after the 1953 Ionian earthquake which devastated the Ionian Islands. 10 Modern Witch Hunts You Won’t Believe Happened Recently Jonathan H. Kantor In the United States and other Western nations, children are often taught about the Salem witch trials that saw 19 men and women executed by hanging for practicing witchcraft. If you insist that you're innocent anyway, you'll likely be found guilty and executed. [2], On 6 February 1954, Salem sailed again for Guantanamo Bay and returned on 7 April after refresher training. You seem to love this time of year and I can imagine you being amazing at your job. Relieved by Des Moines at Lisbon on 22 September, she returned to Boston on 29 September. The previous generations of battle ships were also … also what i like about it so much is that I’m one of the core haunters so I can kind of boss people around cause I’m good at what i do. [citation needed], In October 1994, Salem was returned to her birthplace in Quincy, Massachusetts, where she is now a museum ship as part of the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum. The 23 December edition of the Salem Evening News, published a photo of the boat leaving. She then made two cruises to Guantanamo in November and December 1949, and participated in maneuvers with the Atlantic Fleet in early 1950. Anyways, i think this is a cool thing because there’s a lack of things to do for the Halloween season.. and this is something to do :], in my opinion this is the most scary haunted attraction in existence im not even gonna say that i wont be scared if i visited this place but i could win that $1000 challenge, i’d love to know about this challenge jahlin, I could use the money, someone told me if u spend a certain amount of time there without leaving then u win $1000, Hi Keilany, She also hosts a Museum for her Sister Ship, the USS Newport News, CA148. [4][5], Salem was closed to tourists in September 2013 when the wharf to which she was moored became unstable. A frightening individual waiting for one to jump and bolt in fear. For years, engineers debated on whether it should be a 6” or 8” gun cruiser. A place of nostalgia, regularly opened as a museum, turns into a dark Halloween attraction during October. A perfect opportunity to creep on you out of the crepuscule and leave you screaming your heart, mind and soul out. I am used to the haunted rides at carnivals, but then you are safe in your little cart and things that pop out aren’t usually alive OR actually in your face. Psychic medium Chip Coffey - Psychic and Medium steps in with a late-in-the-game realization that shocks everyone. Residents of Salem Village were mostly poor During this, the first of seven deployments to the Mediterranean as fleet flagship, Salem visited ports in Malta, Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, and Algeria, and participated in training exercises. She left Boston on 30 April; and, on arrival in the Mediterranean on 12 May, again assumed duties as 6th Fleet flagship. 3, was a Chester-class cruiser of the United States Navy.She was the first Navy ship named for the city of Salem, Massachusetts. Records do not reveal what happened to Abigail Williams, Elizabeth Hubbard, Susannah Sheldon, or … 10,500 nmi (19,400 km; 12,100 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph). The Salem Witch Trials, the events of 1692 in Salem Village which resulted in 185 accused of witchcraft, 156 formally charged, 47 confessions, and 19 executed by hanging, remain one of the most studied phenomena in colonial American history. She served as the set of the tanker SS Pendleton which broke in two off of Cape Cod on 15 February 1952 making for the most daring and notable United States Coast Guard search and rescues. In 2017 Fodor's ranked it the scariest haunted house in Massachusetts. On 19 April, she sailed for her third Mediterranean deployment, relieving Newport News at Algiers on 28 April. The ship was built in 1916 by William Cramp and Sons, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as SS Joseph R. Parrott; was acquired by the U.S. Navy on 8 June 1942 from the Maritime Commission; and commissioned on 9 August 1942, Lt. Comdr. The USS Salem proudly still displays her "Battle E". The ship was surveyed in 1981 for possible reactivation as part of the 600 ship navy project, and while the inspection results showed she was in excellent condition, funding to reactivate Salem and her sister Des Moines could not be secured from Congress. Meaning , what people prefer between the two. The event was a fundraiser for USS Salem and saw thousands of people visit the ship during the month of October to see the haunted houses that were built. You've been accused of a crime you did not commit. the ship is like another home to me even though it still does creep me out since I’ve heard a few ghost stories and such. 1692 - The Salem Witch Trials begin. In reality, the wise-cracking cat was brought to life by a combination of puppets, an actor and several real cats. Also, you stated that your job is to scare people, so im curious about if you’ve ever scared someone so bad and because they werre scared an incident occurred? This year’s theme is killer vampires and demonic souls taking over the ship. A military transport KC-135 jet departed El Toro with 72 Marines aboard, deploying to Vietnam. She remained in the eastern Mediterranean until mid-June and returned when fighting broke out on 30 October. I hope you weren’t stuck there last night in the snow 😦. but we do get in people’s faces, just not too annoyingly over the top. She was stored as part of the Atlantic Reserve Fleet at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. The worst was the tragic crash that happened 25 June 1965. The wharf's former owner, the MBTA, forced the closure. She was decommissioned in 1959, after serving in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. the ship throughout the rest of theyear is opened as a naval museum and hosts scouts that can take part in activities and overnights. A place of nostalgia, regularly opened as a museum, turns into a dark Halloween attraction during October. [citation needed], After a visit to Salem, Mass., on 4 July 1949, Salem underwent three months of shakedown at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, between July and October 1949, followed by post-shakedown repairs at the Boston Navy Yard. the Halloween season is my favorite time of the year other than summertime so i just love it overall. Many machinery spaces and passageways were used for filming and can be spotted throughout the movie. nothing too serious has happened though.. yet. In October and November 1954, she participated in war games with the Atlantic Fleet. Relieved by Des Moines as flagship on 9 October, she returned to Boston on 24 October and entered the shipyard for overhaul. A professionally edited 6-minute movie was shot where our victims – I mean customers – watch when they head inside the ship before the actual haunt. The ship returned to Norfolk, Virginia on 29 May 1956. After being recruited by the promise of free medical care, 600 men originally were enrolled in the project. The caption stated that the submarine was to go to Tulsa OK to be put on display as a war monument. [2], After three weeks at Boston, Salem joined the Atlantic Fleet for maneuvers; and, on 3 January 1951, sailed for six weeks of intensive gunnery training at Guantanamo. After a two-week reserve training cruise, the cruiser sailed for the Mediterranean on 2 May and relieved Newport News on 19 May. 1 utility helicopter, originally designed for 2 float planes on, Designed for two catapults aft (not equipped at completion) with hangar in hold, accessed by elevator, This page was last edited on 24 January 2021, at 12:25. Salem opened on weekends in May 2015. Throughout the ship are scattered red dim lights to follow while going from room to room. I wonder what happens now that Halloween is over? This is the event that Salem is most known for, in only three months’ time 19 innocent people, 14 women and 5 men, were hanged, and one man was pressed to death. In 1711, after judge Samuel Sewall and others involved in the Salem witch trials had admitted wrongdoing, the colony restored the good names of … Service Salem was the first American ship to arrive on the scene, and provided relief supplies and assistance from 13 August until her own stocks ran low four days later. In April and August 1957, the 6th Fleet, by its presence in the eastern Mediterranean, twice showed United States support for the government of Jordan threatened by subversion. [citation needed], In late 2016, USS Salem partnered with Ghost Ship Harbor to create a haunted attraction on the deck of the ship. In the fifties, the Salem Starred as the German ship in a Movie. When They See Us is a Netflix mini-series looking at the case of the Central Park Jogger in 1989/1990 where five innocent men were wrongly convicted for the rape and beating of … the best part of my job is making people cry and run away, it’s a great sense of satisfaction for me being what we call a “haunter”. Her main battery held the world's first automatic 8" guns and were the first 8" naval guns to use cased ammunition instead of shell and bag loading. Salem had relieved Northampton on 11 August as flagship of Commander, 2nd Fleet; and, on 2 September, she departed Norfolk, visited Augusta Bay and Barcelona during a ten-day cruise in the Mediterranean, and returned to Norfolk on 30 September. Visit the Haunted Ship today, Your email address will not be published. The original hull number of the Salem, 139, is also clearly visible in many exterior shots of Salem. They were secreted about the premises of Captain Foster’s shop on the north side of the North River, and by February, 1775 were ready for use against the British in the much-anticipated war. The episode we think of as The Salem… Piedmont Airlines (IATA: PI, ICAO: PAI, Call sign: PIEDMONT) was a United States airline from 1948 to 1989, when it was acquired by and merged into USAir.Its headquarters were at One Piedmont Plaza in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a building that is now part of Wake Forest University..

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