This podcast episode investigates the chilling legend of the SS Ourang Medan, highlighting its eerie narrative of a ghost ship crewed by frozen bodies, which has permeated popular culture, notably influencing recent media like "True Detective." While the authenticity of the Ourang Medan story remains debatable, with evidence suggesting it may be a fabrication originating in the 1940s, the chilling details surrounding its supposed illicit cargo and the mystery of its incidents create an enduring grip on the imagination.
