Post by cat on Oct 11, 2017 11:07:54 GMT -5
As for Blackbeard and his ship "Queen Anne's Revenge", this Smithsonian magazine provides a quick update for people like myself who are unfamiliar with the story:
Did Archaeologists Uncover Blackbeard’s Treasure?
Cannons. Gold dust. Turtle bones. For archaeologists researching the notorious pirate’s flagship, every clue is priceless
Read more: www.smithsonianmag.com/history/did-archaeologists-uncover-blackbeards-treasure-215890/#9PibvOOdvEE3FXv1.99
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(The interesting thing is that the ship found -- except for a little gold dust -- was empty of significant "treasure". He might have had a stash somewhere else.)
Did Archaeologists Uncover Blackbeard’s Treasure?
Cannons. Gold dust. Turtle bones. For archaeologists researching the notorious pirate’s flagship, every clue is priceless
Read more: www.smithsonianmag.com/history/did-archaeologists-uncover-blackbeards-treasure-215890/#9PibvOOdvEE3FXv1.99
Give the gift of Smithsonian magazine for only $12! bit.ly/1cGUiGv
Follow us: @smithsonianmag on Twitter
(The interesting thing is that the ship found -- except for a little gold dust -- was empty of significant "treasure". He might have had a stash somewhere else.)