USS Hornet

California · United States · Museum

On the haunted aircraft carrier over 300 men died — and a sailor in white dress uniform is said to still appear aboard.

USS Hornet, a World War II aircraft carrier now a museum in Alameda, California, is counted among America’s most haunted ships. Over 300 men lost their lives aboard, and visitors tell of the "Dress Whites Ghost" — a sailor in white dress uniform — as well as footsteps, voices and doors that move by themselves. The ship hosts regular overnight ghost watches.

FAQ

Where is USS Hornet located?

USS Hornet is in California, United States.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.