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Captain Kidd's Charles Island Treasure
Buried ~1699 ยท Charles Island, Milford, CT
UnsolvedThe prize. Pirate gold, gems & iron chests
Where. Charles Island, Milford, CT
Status. Unsolved
Where. Charles Island, Milford, CT
Status. Unsolved
The account
Captain Kidd supposedly buried iron chests of gold here in 1699, then cursed the ground. The 'thrice-cursed' island is now a bird sanctuary.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Charles Island, Milford, CT.
- What you are chasing is Pirate gold, gems & iron chests. Work the documented record of Captain Kidd's Charles Island Treasure back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Charles Island, Milford, CT and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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