Edison to Madonna: The USS Sachem Ghost Ship Abandoned in a Kentucky River The U.S.S. Sachem, a 121-year-old ghost ship, now rests abandoned in a Kentucky river, a haunting relic with a storied past. Once ridden by Thomas Edison and featured in a Madonna music video, the vessel began its life in 1902 as a luxury yacht for a railroad tycoon before serving in both World Wars. During its military service, Edison conducted experiments aboard, adding to its legend. After the wars, it was transformed

📍 Rabbit Hash, Kentucky – Ghost Ship Edition Have y’all heard the wild story of the old abandoned ship moored up in a creek near Rabbit Hash? Few people know about it — but the boat, often referred to as the “ghost ship,” has a history full of twists and turns.  🛶 A quick history • The vessel started as a luxury steam yacht built in the early 1900s, originally named Celt, then renamed USS Sachem (SP-192) when the U.S. Navy requisitioned it during World War I.  • During its lifetime it served