Moored in the quiet waters of Mobile Bay, the USS Alabama stands as a monument to American strength, sacrifice, and—some say—something far more ghostly. Known as "The Lucky A," this legendary battleship earned nine battle stars and never lost a single crewman to enemy fire. But not all wounds come from the enemy.

In this episode, we trace the history of the Alabama, from Arctic convoy duty in the deadly North Atlantic to brutal island campaigns in the Pacific theater, including the devastating friendly fire tragedy that still haunts her steel hull. Then, we descend into the shadows of the ship itself, exploring the ghostly encounters reported in her narrow passageways—phantom footsteps, vanishing voices, and an eerie presence that lingers near Mount 5.

Is it just the echo of history? Or does something still stand watch aboard the Lucky A?

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