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Blackbeard's Plum Point Treasure
~1718 ยท Plum Point, Bath, NC
UnsolvedThe prize. Pirate gold & silver
Where. Plum Point, Bath, NC
Status. Unsolved
Where. Plum Point, Bath, NC
Status. Unsolved
The account
Blackbeard kept a house on Plum Point, and locals long swore he buried loot nearby. Only he and the Devil knew where, he boasted.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Plum Point, Bath, NC.
- What you are chasing is Pirate gold & silver. Work the documented record of Blackbeard's Plum Point Treasure back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Plum Point, Bath, NC and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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