The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter SAMUEL D. INGHAM (Builder's No. CG-66) was built at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and was the fourth cutter to bear that name. The Treasury Department awarded her contract on 30 January 1934. Her keel was laid on 1 May 1935 and she was launched on 3 June 1936 along with her sister Treasury-class cutters WILLIAM J. DUANE and ROGER B. TANEY. The SAMUEL D. INGHAM was christened by Ms. Katherine INGHAM Brush on that date and the new cutter was formally commissioned on 12 September 1936.

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As with many historic military vessels, stories have emerged over time suggesting that the Ingham may not be entirely empty after hours. Visitors and staff alike have described an unusual atmosphere within certain parts of the ship, particularly in the lower decks. These areas now sit in silence, once filled with the constant noise of machinery and crew activity, and some believe this contributes to an eerie feeling that lingers long after tours end.

Some reports describe a strong sense of unease when walking through the engine rooms and narrow passageways. Individuals have claimed that the feeling intensifies the deeper they move into the ship, as if someone watches them. While this discomfort could be attributed to the confined spaces and dim lighting, those who have experienced it often insist that it feels different from ordinary discomfort.

There have also been accounts of unexplained sounds echoing through the ship. Footsteps, metallic clanging, and distant voices have reportedly been heard when no one else was present. Given the ship's long history of active service and the number of sailors who lived and worked aboard her, some believe these sounds may be residual echoes of the past.

Visitors have also reported photographic anomalies. Images taken inside the ship have occasionally revealed small floating lights or orbs. While many dismiss these as reflections or camera artifacts, others interpret them as possible signs of paranormal activity connected to the ship's long and eventful history.

Despite these stories, there is no confirmed evidence of hauntings aboard the Ingham. However, the combination of her wartime past, the memorial dedicated to fallen servicemen, and the preserved interior spaces continues to fuel speculation. For many visitors, the experience of walking through such a historic vessel is enough to spark the imagination, leaving them wondering what stories may linger within her steel walls.