Star of India
On April 18, 2009 Journey Paranormal Society™ invited North Orange County Paranormal Society and Psychic, JohnMichael Capaldi to join them on an investigation of the Star of India, the oldest active ship in the world.
Built in 1863 at Ramsey Shipyard in the Isle of Man,
The Star of India was originally named Euterpe. She had two near disastrous sails to India, one leading to the death of her captain, who was buried at sea.
She made 21 circumnavigations, transporting emigrants from London to New Zealand. In 1902 she was sold to American owners and continued sailing and transporting fishermen until 1923. In 1926 she was purchased by a gentleman, Jerry MacMullen, from San Diego- and moved there. Unfortunately, she sat deteriorating until 1957 when Captain Alan Villiers noticed her. Capt. Villiers began efforts to raise funds
and solicited volunteers
to help refurbish the ship.
By 1976 she was fully restored.
The Star of India now sails at least once a year, making her the oldest active ship of any kind in the world.
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Below are some of the photographs I've taken aboard
The Star of India using an IR light (top image) and then inverted the photo to a negative (bottom image) for comparison.
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Various audio clips
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A photograph using an IR light (top image) and then inverted the photo to a negative (bottom image) for comparison.
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Various audio clips
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A photograph using an IR light (top image) and then inverted the photo to a negative (bottom image) for comparison.
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This is a photo of Jessica. She had asked me to take a photograph of her leg because she felt something grab on to it. Sure enough, the lower half of her leg appears to be missing,
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Various audio clips
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The 4th clip below you will hear "Who is she? Ok. Randolf. Then immediately after JPS Investigator, Samantha, says Randolf.
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Check back as more evidence will be added soon, including more EVPs, photos, and video clips.
Plus, each Journey Paranormal Society™ member
will be submitting an excerpt from their own
Personal Experiences Journal.
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May 15, 2009 Update!
Check back soon for updates and evidence from the Saturday, May 9, 2009 investigation aboard the Star of India with special guest
John Michael Capaldi!
In the meantime, please go to our public group
to see some photos from May 9th
Below are a few EVP's courtesy of
"During our previous investigation aboard The Star, John Michael relayed numerous details and names, much of which I was later able to get verified by
other researchers familiar with the ship and her history."
- Sharon Coyle,
Founder Journey Paranormal Society™
“ This was great!!! I enjoyed it so much. Sharon puts everthing she has into it. The location and the people were lots of fun. JohnMichael is amazing!!! See you guys soon!!! ”
- Maury
“ I really enjoyed myself with all of you Saturday. Sharon as always is a wonderful leader which you know already. The Star venue was interesting and so far into the EVP tapes I am finding many EVP voices. I will share them if anyone has an interest... in a week or so. Thank you Sharon and all of the persons I spent 6 short hours with. "
-Richard C.
"P.S. John Micheal Capaildi is the real deal.... ”
“ Great meeting John Michael, such a sweet open guy with a true gift that is a rare gem! Wonderful meeting Sharon and the other group members for such a unique and fun experience. ”
- Michelle
Sharon Coyle, Founder of Journey Paranormal Society™ has been nominated for best Spirit Photographer by the IPPA
