Answer · Mary Celeste
Briggs believed the ship was sinking or about to explode, and near land, and ordered a temporary abandonment…
Briggs believed the ship was sinking or about to explode, and near land, and ordered a temporary abandonment to the yawl; the boat was lost.
Where it stands
Most likelyIts tests supported it: five pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Evidence that the crew could not measure the water in the hold (a fouled or dismantled pump).
- Evidence that Briggs believed land was close when it was not (a navigational error).
- Evidence of leaking alcohol or another perceived danger.
- A line or fittings consistent with towing the boat astern.
What would rule it out
- Evidence that the departure was forced (violence, a second vessel) or that Briggs knew his true position.
Evidence 5 for · 1 against
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The questions it answers
Most likelyBriggs believed the ship was sinking or about to explode, and near land, and ordered a temporary abandonment…
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). Briggs believed the ship was sinking or about to explode, and near land, and ordered a temporary abandonment… [Answer ANS0D00ZWHE4P6K]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D00ZWHE4P6K
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title = {Briggs believed the ship was sinking or about to explode, and near land, and ordered a temporary abandonment…},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0D00ZWHE4P6K},
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