The American merchant brigantine Mary Celeste was discovered adrift in which ocean?

Correct answer: Atlantic Ocean

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RushMama2112
RushMama2112
What an enduring, fascinating mystery!
Alexandra
Alexandra
I read a fascinating book that suggested an Irishman who was wanted for murder needed to leave NY and he plotted with 3 members of the ship who eventually found her. The Irishman allegedly killed the crew and tossed them overboard. the inspector at Malta suspected this but it was never proven. It makes more sense than sea monsters or aliens.
DkRatz72
DkRatz72
There is a great documentary that offers a reason. The alcohol was in barrels and venting in the hold. The captain opened the hold to vent it and prevent and explosion. He and the passengers boarded the life boat, tethered to the ship with a long rope. The rope snapped and the ship drifted away. When found, a long rope was trailing her, but no crew