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Blackbeard's Cape May Booty
Buried ~1717 ยท Cape May, NJ
UnsolvedThe prize. Pirate gold & silver
Where. Cape May, NJ
Status. Unsolved
Where. Cape May, NJ
Status. Unsolved
The account
Blackbeard allegedly buried plunder near Cape May, entrusting four witches to guard it. Spanish coins really did wash up at a spot called Money Island.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Cape May, NJ.
- What you are chasing is Pirate gold & silver. Work the documented record of Blackbeard's Cape May Booty back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Cape May, NJ and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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