Port Columbus National Civil
War Naval Museum

Columbus, GA
Investigation (2) of Port Columbus 1-2010

The Alabama Paranormal Research Team conducted it's 2nd formal investigation of Port Columbus in January 2010. To kick off
the Sea Ghost tours without fail the Spirits of Port Columbus once again provided us with outstanding evidence. An abundance
of EVP's and personal experiences.
We started the night off with a briefing for our newest investigators and associates who joined us for the investigation. Our team
was accompanied by our production team who was hard at work filming for a small scale video production that will be sold at
Port Columbus based on our investigations there. We began our investigation inside the large gallery where the USS Jackson
is. We left stationary mic's on both sides of the room to catch any sounds or voices of anything there. As well as wore our own
body warn audio, took photo's and video. Several investigators witnessed movement in the room on and around the ship.
Shadows of what appeared to be legs walked along side the opposite sides of the ship.
As we started to approach the room almost immediately our team began to hear the dragging and banging of something on the
stairs opposite of us. The closer we got to it, it seemed to dissipate. However, we did capture this audibly on our recorders.
We were also fortunate enough to witness a voice responding to our questions in the same location. As i asked if whom ever
was present was a sailor, a voice replied "NO!"  Our group was able to witness this episode as a whole which was an amazing
experience.
We moved into the main gallery and into the Hartford later in the night with Port Columbus staff were we had a very significant
experience. Inside the Captains quarters we sat for an EVP session. As we asked questions our staff member was very
uncomfortable and upset about being in this particular location. Many people have experienced apparitions in the Hartford,
Cold spots, and the feeling of discomfort, and of feeling as if they are not able to stay in the location for very long. While this
was happening investigator Michelle Smith also became increasingly uncomfortable and we began to ask if whatever was
there to please leave the members present alone as they were feeling ill. Upon review of the evidence we did get several
responses to our request and questions in the Hartford during these sessions.

April 2010  A group of international military personnel booked a private tour for Port Columbus. APRT was fortunate enough
to be on hand as we are for every Sea Ghost Tour. We were honored to have the privilege of meeting military from Kozicstan,
Russia, Kenya, Sweden and abroad. The experience was fantastic and a honor for every member of the Alabama Paranormal
Research Team.

Audio Evidence

These EVP's are presented as evidence based on January 2010's investigation of Port Columbus. Please take note that some
EVP's may be better heard with headphones as they have been cut from an audio recorder but no other filtering or processing
is done to keep them as clear as possible.
This EVP was captured on body warn audio that runs
continuous. It was captured inside the gift shop
before the actual start of the investigation. However
we have ruled this voice out as any team member or
associate present. It sounds as if someone was
telling us to "Shhhh, HA HA HA"
This EVP was captured in the gallery with the CSS
Jackson. This is the dragging and thumping sound of
something comeing down the stairs.
As investigator's ask questions in reference to
something being scared, a response was picked up
on review saying "Your not scary."

You can review the second audio clip which is the same but
the volume has been raised for a better listening experience.
This EVP was captured inside the Hartford in the
Captain's Quarters. Once our staff member and
whatever was there to leave them alone and
apparently whatever was there with us was also
reiterating my commands to the force making my
team uncomfortable. As Investigator Michelle Smith
says "NO, do what Faith says." another voice says
"Right Now! Right Now!"
Video and Photo Evidence

None at this time.

Non Paranormal photos and information
This information is based on the scientific findings by means of Paranormal
Investigations by the Alabama Paranormal Research Team. All rights reserved
and Copyright Laws apply 2007-2010
Port Columbus is a wonderful place to visit. Besides it's Sea Ghost Tours
hosted by the Alabama Paranormal Research Team. You can visit the Museum
everyday of the week except Christmas. Check out the Tours and overnight
investigations at Port Columbus.
Go to Sea Ghost Tours at
Port Columbus!
The Museum Gift Shop is notorious for books flying off the shelves. The
newest reports  of paranormal activity are that it's no longer just books.
Other items such as documents and items have come off the shelves. To the
surprise of one visitor on a tour with APRT.

See the Article by Tim Chitwood with the Columbus Ledger on the Hauntings
at Port Columbus. Featured at
www.Ghostamongus.net
The Water Witch is currently under construction but the Alabama Paranormal
Research Team is eager to see what may haunt this replica at Port
Columbus as well.