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Ghost ship

A ghost ship is like a spooky boat that seems like it's sailing all by itself without any people on it. It could be an actual ship or an imaginary one.

Sometimes ghost ships are real and have been abandoned by their crews because of bad weather, pirates, or other dangers on the sea. The abandoned ship can get carried away by the wind and the currents and be seen sailing all alone on the water, without any people on board.

Other times ghost ships are simply stories that people tell each other to scare each other. These stories often involve old and creepy ships that have been lost at sea for a long time or have sunk in dangerous waters.

Overall, ghost ships are mysterious and creepy, but they capture people's imaginations and awaken their sense of adventure and exploration.
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