‘Weird Falls,’ Hurricanes & More: Owner Of Infamous Natalie Wood Boat ‘Splendour’ Claims It’s Haunted

Oct. 30 2014, Published 5:06 p.m. ET
The “Splendour,” the infamous boat linked with actress Natalie Wood’s death more than 30 years ago, has been marked by a number of eerie occurrences, its’ owner tells The National ENQUIRER, which is why he’s dubbed it a “full floating phantasm."

Natalie Wood Boat

The current owner of “Splendour” — the boat Natalie Wood was last seen on — says he’s looking to sell the vessel to a casino, or other entertainment-themed organization, after a number of bizarre occurrences, most recently a hurricane this month.
Natalie Wood Boat

The current owner of “Splendour” — the boat Natalie Wood was last seen on — says he’s looking to sell the vessel to a casino, or other entertainment-themed organization, after a number of bizarre occurrences, most recently a hurricane this month.
Natalie Wood Boat

Two years ago, homicide investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii to re-examine the boat for clues in the star’s death.
Natalie Wood Boat

Nelson, who thinks a poltergeist might be present on the boat, said in one instance, his “feet came out from under him and he fell.”
Natalie Wood Boat
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Wood’s iconic career spanned four decades, with performances in classics such as 1955’s Rebel Without a Cause and 1961’s West Side Story.
Natalie Wood Boat

Wood’s iconic career spanned four decades, with performances in classics such as 1955’s Rebel Without a Cause and 1961’s West Side Story.
Natalie Wood Boat

Despite his efforts, a grey cloud remained over the vessel, seen in the background, as Nelson said he looked to sell it after it was waterlogged following a Oct. 19 hurricane.
Natalie Wood Boat

The boat remains at the center of a showbiz scandal lore, as it was the last location actress actress Natalie Wood was seen alive on, prior to her Nov. 1981 death.
Natalie Wood Boat

The boat remains docked in Honolulu — more than 2000 miles and a nearly-eight-hour flight, from Southern Calif. island of Santa Catalina where Wood was last seen alive.