Musket balls and a burnt hull: evidence of real pirates of the Caribbean found in Bahamas
Marine archaeologists have discovered the first shipwrecks linked to 18th-century pirates in Nassau harbour, Bahamas. The findings include charred hulls and weaponry, providing physical evidence of the era of Blackbeard and Calico Jack.
Why it matters
This discovery offers rare, tangible evidence of pirate activity during the 'golden age of piracy,' enhancing historical understanding of the period.
The film-maker Chris Atkins with the charred wooden hull of an 18th-century shipwreck. Photograph: Wreckwatch TV View image in fullscreen The film-maker Chris Atkins with the charred wooden hull of an 18th-century shipwreck. Photograph: Wreckwatch TV Bahamas Musket balls and a burnt hull: evidence of real pirates of the Caribbean found in Bahamas Exclusive: First shipwrecks found in Nassau harbour on New Providence, once the hideout of Blackbeard and Calico Jack
The report is a factual account of an archaeological discovery.
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