What are some famous River Thames ghost stories?

The story of the Thames Tunnel ghost is also quite interesting. The Thames Tunnel was a great engineering feat, but during its construction, many workers lost their lives. One of the ghosts said to haunt the tunnel is that of a young worker. He was crushed by falling rocks. His ghost has been seen wandering the dark corridors of the tunnel. People who have entered the tunnel at night have reported feeling a cold presence and hearing faint cries. It is as if his spirit is still in pain from the accident that took his life.

Perhaps there are stories of the unique cultural performances that happened during the Reading on Thames Festival. These could include local music, dance, or theater shows that were inspired by the river. The performers might have had their own personal stories related to their art and the river, like how growing up near the Thames influenced their creative works.

Sure. There might be a story of a local artist who painted a beautiful mural inspired by the Thames during the festival. It became a landmark for the area.

The story of the phantom canoeist is also quite famous among Ocoee River ghost stories. It is said that a Native American brave was canoeing on the river long ago. He was caught in a sudden storm and perished. Now, on stormy nights, some say they can see a canoe gliding across the water with no one in it. It's a story that adds to the eerie reputation of the Ocoee River.

The haunted bridge on the Galena River Trail also has a story. People say that if you cross the bridge at midnight, you might hear the screams of those who died when the bridge collapsed long ago. Some claim to have seen shadowy figures running across the bridge as if reliving that fateful moment.

There's also the tale of the Haunted Campsite. A particular campsite in the Red River Gorge has a reputation for being haunted. Campers have reported strange noises like growling and moaning coming from the surrounding woods. One camper even said they woke up to find their tent unzipped and a cold draft blowing through, even though they were sure they had zipped it up tightly before going to sleep. Many believe that there's some sort of malevolent spirit that haunts that specific campsite.

Another well - known story is that of the ghostly stagecoach. It's said that a stagecoach full of passengers was attacked by bandits long ago. Everyone on board died. Now, on moonlit nights, some claim to see the stagecoach racing down the old dirt roads, with the screams of the passengers still echoing in the air. This story has been a staple of Red River's ghost lore for a long time. It's often told to tourists to give them a taste of the spooky history of the area.

One of the most famous is probably the story of the lady in white. She's often seen near the old church in Red River. Nobody really knows who she was in life, but she's said to be a sad spirit. Legend has it that she was jilted at the altar and now wanders the area.

One famous river monster story is that of the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland. People claim to have seen a large, long - necked creature in Loch Ness. Another is the Ogopogo in Okanagan Lake, Canada. It's said to be a serpent - like monster. And the Mekong Giant Catfish can also be part of such stories. It's huge and has an almost prehistoric look, which might make some think of it as a 'river monster' in a sense.

One famous ghost story is the story of the Bell Witch in Tennessee. It's about a witch that haunted a family. Another is the story of the Flying Dutchman, a ghost ship doomed to sail the seas forever.