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Northumberland Strait ghost ship burns over the water

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Northumberland Strait ghost ship burns over the water

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Canadian ghostlore describes a flaming schooner on the Northumberland Strait, often treated as a storm omen. Normal-first explanations include St. Elmo's fire or fog reflecting moonlight, so OddSkies keeps the case eerie but unverified.

Original title: Ghost Ship of Northumberland Strait Canadian ghostlore

Where: Northumberland Strait, Atlantic Canada
Country: Canada
Region: North America
When: Ongoing folklore / Time not listed
Reported: Jul 10, 2026 / 3:05 PM
Location confidence: medium / regional
Location resolution: regional
Source: Folklore reference · Ghost Ship of Northumberland Strait reference
Quality: Context-rich

Source quality notes

- Public folklore reference
- Regional sighting tradition
- Natural explanations include St. Elmo's fire and reflected moonlight

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