Yo-ho-ho-ho! - The ghostly Christmas tree ship

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In this episode we get a little spooky and a lot heart warmy, as Neil tells the tale of Captain Santa and the Ghostly Christmas Tree Ship.  

Content warning: I’d say this one is PG. We talk about a shipwreck so there’s some death by drowning but no details and there is the ghost element but honestly, I’ve watched scarier Scooby Doo’s.  

Thank you to everyone who has listened so far. I see you New Jersey, bis bald, Bayern! I’ve had a lot of fun putting my Christmas decorations up this week. I might even post them on the Ko-fi page, Feel free to send me yours too. 

 

Get in touch! 

If you hear anything you think needs correcting, get in touch. If there’s anything you would like to know, get in touch! I’d also love to hear your own Christmas traditions whether it’s specific to your family, your country, or your culture. 

Email – wydkachristmas@gmail.com 

Newsletter - What You Don't Know About Christmas | Neil Chapman | Substack 

 

Sources: 

Captain Santa’s Last Sail: The Mysterious Fate of the Christmas Tree Ship | Mental Floss 

1912, the Year Without Christmas: The ‘Rouse Simmons,’ the Christmas Tree Ghost Ship (revisionist.net) 

The Christmas Tree Ship | National Archives 

 

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