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Captain Kidd's Jewell Island Treasure
Buried ~1699 ยท Jewell Island, Casco Bay, ME
UnsolvedThe prize. Pirate gold
Where. Jewell Island, Casco Bay, ME
Status. Unsolved
Where. Jewell Island, Casco Bay, ME
Status. Unsolved
The account
The most famous of Maine's reputed hiding spots for Kidd's fortune. A mysterious chest unearthed there in the 1850s deepened the legend.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Jewell Island, Casco Bay, ME.
- What you are chasing is Pirate gold. Work the documented record of Captain Kidd's Jewell Island Treasure back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Jewell Island, Casco Bay, ME and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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