Which historical event significantly contributed to the Queen Mary's reputation for paranormal activity?
A. The sinking of the Titanic
B. The collision with the RMS Lusitania
C. The collision with the HMS Curacoa
D. The Battle of Trafalgar
C. The collision with the HMS Curacoa
In 1942, the Queen Mary was involved in a collision with the British cruiser HMS Curacoa, resulting in the deaths of 239 crew members on board the Curacoa. This tragic event has been associated with reports of paranormal activity on the ship, leading to the Queen Mary's reputation as a haunted vessel.