Answer · Mary Celeste
Briggs and Morehouse conspired to abandon the ship for a salvage award.
Briggs and Morehouse conspired to abandon the ship for a salvage award.
Where it stands
DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Briggs and family reappearing under other names; irregularities in the award's disbursement.
What would rule it out
- Nothing of the kind in 150 years; a fifth share of £1,700 as the motive for a master to abandon his family and reputation.
Evidence none for · 1 against
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 and Morehouse conspired to abandon the ship for a salvage award. [Answer ANS0D00ZZQ03M9B]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D00ZZQ03M9B
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title = {Briggs and Morehouse conspired to abandon the ship for a salvage award.},
author = {{Mysteries Department}},
year = {2026},
note = {Answer, catalog key ANS0D00ZZQ03M9B},
url = {https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D00ZZQ03M9B}
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