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Thomas Tew's Buried Plunder
Buried ~1694 · Newport, RI
UnsolvedThe prize. Red Sea pirate gold & silver
Where. Newport, RI
Status. Unsolved
Where. Newport, RI
Status. Unsolved
The account
Newport's 'Rhode Island Pirate' is said to have buried his Red Sea fortune before a cannon shot killed him on his final voyage.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Newport, RI.
- What you are chasing is Red Sea pirate gold & silver. Work the documented record of Thomas Tew's Buried Plunder back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Newport, RI and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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