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Captain Kidd's Cape Henlopen Chest
1700 · Cape Henlopen, near Lewes, DE
UnsolvedThe prize. A chest of pirate gold
Where. Cape Henlopen, near Lewes, DE
Status. Unsolved
Where. Cape Henlopen, near Lewes, DE
Status. Unsolved
The account
Legend says Kidd buried a chest of gold in the shifting dunes of Cape Henlopen, then fed the tale to bargain for his life.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Cape Henlopen, near Lewes, DE.
- What you are chasing is A chest of pirate gold. Work the documented record of Captain Kidd's Cape Henlopen Chest back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Cape Henlopen, near Lewes, DE and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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