The setting of the ship adds an extra spooky element to any tale of the supernatural. The wind sound was used to good effect. This show reminded me of "The Oblong Box" and another story, the title of which eludes me, that involved a crazed captain who killed his entire crew. If I recall right, he had the corpse of his wife in the cabin. I wonder if there are any other episodes of RMT that involve a ship and a ghost or crazy captain.

I liked the fact that, if I understood it correctly, the apparition of his wife was apparently a projection of his mind rather than a ghost. A little like Forbidden Planet?

RMT managed to turn out a number of high quality episodes. And even when the show recycled plots, it managed to add nice touches which kept the series fresh. A lot of old time radio shows were entertaining; X-Minus One, Escape and Suspense come to mind. But RMT stands a cut above the rest; the fact that it aired in the 70's and 80's helps in that the show still seems modern in a way that radio broadcasts from the 40's and 50's don't. 