Posted on 05/28/2004 8:29:33 AM PDT by aculeus
A team of 20 "ghostbusters" is due to begin an investigation today at a Royal Navy base after decades of reports of paranormal activity.
Equipped with night vision cameras, sound recorders, dowsing rods, laser thermometers and detector sensors, the team will spend tonight and tomorrow night searching for evidence at the Devonport Naval Base in Plymouth, Devon.
The Royal Navy has invited the team in to try to "scientifically prove or disprove" whether the paranormal is at work. Reports of ghostly goings-on inside 18th century buildings at the South Yard have persisted for generations.
They include sightings of a young girl aged between five and 10, dressed in Victorian costume and seen playing with her toys in the Grade II-listed Master Ropemaker's House.
Naval security staff have seen lights going on and off in the house even though it has been empty for four years. A bearded 18th century sailor has also been seen.
Nearby, in the Hangman's Cell in the Ropery, where more than 100 men were executed, naval ratings have reportedly been unnerved by a "strange" atmosphere.
The Royal Navy has arranged the investigation in conjunction with the Society of Metaphysicians and Brunel University. The team includes mediums, psychics, historical researchers and sceptics.
It is believed to be the first time the Royal Navy has allowed such an investigation.
"It is not to say that we believe in it, but the investigation may put people's minds to rest," said a spokesman.
A report will be presented to the Royal Navy and made public.
Ian Addicoat, president of the Paranormal Research Organisation in Cornwall, who will accompany the team, said: "The Royal Navy would not normally allow us in, it's quite unique.
"If there are ghosts or strange occurrences we stand a great chance of finding out as we will be using scientific equipment, bringing our best investigators, and spending two nights in the active areas."
He added: "We will not have any preconceived views about what might be found. We are there to collect evidence. But with the history of the place, and the deaths that occurred there, it's got classic potential."
So....they're going to collect data about unknown phenomena. And the temperature.
Where's the "busting" part? The nuclear accelerators or whatever?
Whatever you do, don't cross the streams.
I recommend they practice the "buddy system" when they go into the place.
Our courteous and efficient staff is on call 24 hours a day to serve all your supernatural elimination needs.
We're ready to believe you.
I think I'll just get the DVD, but thanks!
I'm sure the Brit taxpaying serfs appreciate this 'use' of their money. Sheesh.
Bump
Dr. Spengler: Don't cross the streams.
Dr. Venkman: Why?
Dr. Spengler: Try to imagine all life as you know it stopping instantaneously, and every molecule in your body exploding at the speed of light.
Indeed, but to each his own. Better an innocent and non-violent, albiet weird hobby, than something that promotes evil and violence; like gun ownership
LOL, glad you added the 'just kidding'.
Nah, I like guns, I just get weird looks here in the Northeast.
I bet... "You extremist!"
That's bad. Ok everyone, important safty tip!
That's bad. Ok everyone, important safety tip!
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