SS Ourang Medan

The SS Ourang Medan is one of the mysteries of sea travel. In 1947, the ship’s crew called for help over the radio before falling silent. After rescuers found the ship, they found all the crew dead and when they left, the ship suddenly caught fire and sank – flooring investments, and all.

Many theorize that the crew died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a malfunctioning section of their broiler, while others believe that they were transferring a deadly nerve gas that caused their death. Moving companies, whether on land or sea, should leave a paper trail when transferring dangerous and important items.