Arguing Ghosts of Eastern Cemetery - Portland, ME - Ghosts and Hauntings on Waymarking.com

County of event: Cumberland County
Locati0on of event: Washington St. & Congress St., Eastern Cemetery, Portland

"During the War of 1812, the United States captured the ship HMS Boxer from the British. The captain of Boxer, Commander Samuel Blyth, died during the attack, as did his American counterpart William Burroughs. They were buried next to each other in the Eastern Cemetery of Portland, Maine, in September 1813. Both men received full military honors.

"While the sentiment was nice, the two still don’t get on. Their ghosts are said to rise from their graves each night and yell at each another. They’re dressed in full naval uniform, so they may be arguing about who’s the better commander. Sadly, you’ll never get to ask them, because they disappear into mist whenever the living approach." - List Verse

Background:
"On September 5, 1813 off Monhegan Island in the Gulf of Maine, the American brig "Enterprise", commanded by 28 year old Lt. William Burrows, engaged in battle with the British brig, "Boxer", commanded by 29 year old Capt. Samuel Blythe. Both ships fired broad sides on each other at close range for forty five minutes before the badly damaged Boxer surrendered. Capt. Blythe was killed instantly and Lt. Burrows died from injuries during the encounter. Both men were buried with full honors, side by side in Portland's Eastern Cemetery." - The City of Portland

Spirits Alive has Regular tours through this cemetery

• Please submit a photo(s) taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background, and old vacation photos are accepted. Photos you took of paranormal activity are great. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit
• Tell your story if you saw, felt, or smelled anything unusual. Post pictures of what you saw.
• Add any information you may have about the location. If your information is important about the location, please contact the waymark owner to see if it can be added to the description.
• Be careful and do not enter areas which are off limits or look dangerous. No waymark is worth harm. Use your 6th sense, because sometimes there are unseen things which are telling you to stay out.
• Use care when using your camera flash so you do not disrupt any possible nearby residents. Time lapse can be the best tool on your camera in many circumstances.