1700s Ghost Ship Washes Ashore in St. Augustine After Hurricane Milton? The Truth Behind the Viral Story
Mysterious Ghost Ship Sighting
A rumored "1700s ghost ship" reportedly washed ashore near St. Augustine after Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton's Impact
The hurricane made landfall on Florida's west coast but stirred social media with tales of the ghost ship on the east coast.
Social Media Frenzy
The ghost ship story went viral, gaining over 21,000 shares, creating a Halloween-themed buzz.
Satirical Origins
The story was traced back to a Facebook page called "Casper Planet," known for posting fake, humorous news, similar to The Onion.
The Fake Discovery
Tourists were humorously “outraged” after realizing the pirate ship wasn’t real as the satirical page posted a follow-up story.
Fictional Expert
To add authenticity, the satirical post quoted a made-up marine archaeologist, Dr. Andrew Clarke, calling the ship's appearance “fascinating and chilling.”