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Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship

Real Pirates tells the true story of the Whydah—a slave ship turned pirate ship that sank in a storm off the coast of Cape Cod nearly 300 years ago. When underwater explorer Barry Clifford discovered the Whydah's remains in 1984, it became the first fully authenticated pirate ship to be found in American waters.

Select from the galleries below to learn more about the Whydah and view some of the weaponry, jewelry, gold coins, and other treasures recovered by Barry Clifford.


Discovery	Daily Life

Weaponry	Treasure

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