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Lost Aboard: Tales of the Spirits on Star of India
Real Ghosts. Real Witnesses. Real Hauntings.
Rising from the San Diego waterfront like a relic torn from time, the Star of India is the oldest active sailing ship in the world—and one of the nation’s most haunted. Those who work aboard her know the when the crowds leave, the spirits awaken.
Meet Johnny, the mischievous stowaway-turned-prankster, who steals objects, traces strange symbols on unsuspecting visitors, and revels in creating chaos. Listen for the first captain’s heavy boots echoing along the deck on fog-choked nights. And beware of McBarnett, whose tragic death bound him to the ship; his malevolent presence still hovering over the sleeping crew.
These aren’t campfire tales. They are lived experiences—recounted with vivid detail, chilling clarity, and emotional depth.
For fans of paranormal nonfiction, maritime mysteries, and true ghost encounters—this is the haunted history you won’t soon forget.
Rising from the San Diego waterfront like a relic torn from time, the Star of India is the oldest active sailing ship in the world—and one of the nation’s most haunted. Those who work aboard her know the when the crowds leave, the spirits awaken.
Meet Johnny, the mischievous stowaway-turned-prankster, who steals objects, traces strange symbols on unsuspecting visitors, and revels in creating chaos. Listen for the first captain’s heavy boots echoing along the deck on fog-choked nights. And beware of McBarnett, whose tragic death bound him to the ship; his malevolent presence still hovering over the sleeping crew.
These aren’t campfire tales. They are lived experiences—recounted with vivid detail, chilling clarity, and emotional depth.
For fans of paranormal nonfiction, maritime mysteries, and true ghost encounters—this is the haunted history you won’t soon forget.
124 pages, Paperback
Published January 19, 2026
About the author
Theresa Halvorsen
19 books213 followersTheresa Halvorsen has never met a profanity she hasn’t enjoyed. She’s generally overly-caffeinated and at times, wine-soaked. The author of multiple spec-fiction works, including Warehouse Dreams and River City Widows, in addition to various short stories and non-fiction articles, Theresa wonders what sleep is. Because she didn’t have enough to do, she also started No Bad Books Press with S. Faxon, and edits for other spec-fiction writers. When she’s not writing, editing, publishing or podcasting with the Semi-Sages of the Pages, she’s commuting through San Diego traffic to her healthcare position. In whatever free time is left (ha!), Theresa enjoys board games, geeky conventions, and reading. Her life goal is to give "Oh-My-Gosh-This-Book-Is-So-Good!" happiness to her readers. She lives in Temecula with her amazing husband, occasionally her college-age twins, and the pets they’d promised to care for. Find her at www.theresaHauthor.com and on Twitter and Facebook.
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