TED-Ed: Are ghost ships real? - Peter B. Campbell

TED-Ed: Are ghost ships real? - Peter B. Campbell

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Interactive Video

Religious Studies, Geography, Science, History, Social Studies

KG - University

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The video explores the phenomenon of ghost ships, using historical examples like the Rumney, Frigorifique, Mary Celeste, and A. Ernest Mills. It explains how physics, particularly buoyancy and fluid dynamics, debunk myths of ghostly ships. The video also discusses how ocean currents contribute to the legends of ghost ships being sighted far from their original locations. These scientific principles help explain the mysteries surrounding these unmanned vessels.

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How did the ship 'A. Ernest Mills' manage to float again after sinking?

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What factors influence ocean currents that can lead to ghost ship sightings?

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