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Bully Hayes' Buried Loot
1870s · Kosrae, Micronesia
UnsolvedThe prize. A blackbirder pirate's hidden gold
Where. Kosrae, Micronesia
Status. Unsolved
Where. Kosrae, Micronesia
Status. Unsolved
The account
The notorious Pacific pirate Bully Hayes wrecked and schemed across the islands, and is said to have buried his loot on Kosrae before his violent end at sea.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Kosrae, Micronesia.
- What you are chasing is A blackbirder pirate's hidden gold. Work the documented record of Bully Hayes' Buried Loot back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Kosrae, Micronesia and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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