Mary Celeste
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Mary Celeste
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From an American-flagged brigantine by this name that was found drifting and deserted in the Atlantic Ocean in 1872. The disappearance of the crew and passengers has never been satisfactorily explained.
proper noun Marie Celeste
- An American sailing ship found deserted and adrift while under sail in the Atlantic in 1872.
noun Mary Celestes · Marie Celeste
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Any ship found empty of all people, in good condition, seemingly abandoned on the high seas.
Similar: Flying Dutchman, ghost ship
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title = {Mary Celeste},
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