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There is a legend of a ghost ship called The Lady Lovibond. The story goes that the ship was at sea on Feb. 13, 1748, because the Captain, Simon Reed sometimes Simon Peel, had just married and was celebrating with a cruise. It was said the ship was bound for Oporto, Portugal. Despite superstitions of women bringing bad luck on board, he would bring his new wife Annetta with him.
Below deck Simon and Anneta were celebrating with their guests. A first mate, John Rivers, a rival for Anneta's love was pacing the decks in a jealous rage. John thinking that he'd never get Anneta's love grabbed a heavy, club-like belaying pin from the rail. He would sneak up being the crewmember at the wheel and hit him with one crushing blow. He would take control of the ship and steer the ship into the Goodwin Sands killing everyone.
It is said that the ship was seen again on its 50th anniversary in 1798. It was reported by at least two ships. The ship was seen again in 1848, and again in 1948. It was said that in 1998 there was no reported sighting of the ghost ship, but maybe they were unknowingly seen. In 2048 it will be the next time you'll be able to see the ship.
In actuality, it's unknown if The Lady Lovibond ever exists. The earliest known mention of the ship was from a 1924 article. It's possible the ghost story was created for Valentine's Day type ghost story.
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