Case 6: The Haunting of HMS Asp

It’s the mid-19th century, and HMS Asp is on a routine mission charting the British coastline for the Royal Navy. But strange sounds and a ghostly apparition unsettle the crew, far away from the safety of shore. As fear spreads among the men whispers of a haunting take hold.

Is this the strain of isolation playing tricks on the mind? Do the crew have cabin fever - or could someone, or something, be moving below decks?

Danny Robins investigates, with Evelyn Hollow and Dr Ciaràn O'Keeffe.

Presented by Danny Robins

Experts: Evelyn Hollow and Dr Ciaran O’Keeffe

Story sections by Victoria Lloyd

Research by Nancy Bottomley and John West

Filming and editing by Robb Leech

Editing and sound design by Charlie Brandon-King

Theme music by Katherine Priddy

Theme co-produced by Jennifer Ann Keller

Incidental music by Evelyn Sykes

Commissioning executive: Paula McDonnell

Commissioning editor: Rhian Roberts

Produced by Simon Barnard and Victoria Lloyd

A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4