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Some Question Discovery Of Blackbeard's Flagship Off N.C. Coast
WRAL.com ^ | 4/8/05 | Scott Mason

Posted on 04/09/2005 3:09:07 PM PDT by wagglebee

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Nine years ago, researchers believe they found Queen Anne's Revenge, Blackbeard the pirate's flagship. Now, some Archaeologists at East Carolina University are not so sure.

Researchers found a major shipwreck at Beaufort Inlet nearly a decade ago. They later located 23 cannons resting on the ocean floor. Archaeologists have recovered some of them, along with other 18th century artifacts, which they say all point to the famous vessel.

"I am, from my point of view, personally 1,000 percent sure it is Queen Anne's Revenge. I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever," researcher Phil Masters said.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: North Carolina
KEYWORDS: archaeology; archeology; blackbeard; edwardteach; edwardthatch; ggg; godsgravesglyphs; history; pirates; queenannesrevenge; shipwreck
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To: Ciexyz

Well, swabbie, there ain't no favorite pirate/buccaneer sites, rrrrr.

I'm not a fan of criminal activity, I know that sounds a little tight*ss*d, but one related thing I find a bit fascinating at times is Port Royal, the wild pirate harbor town in the Caribbean which was wiped clean by a tidal wave. Archaeologists have been diving on the site for years, 'scool.


21 posted on 04/12/2005 10:25:39 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (FR profiled updated Monday, April 11, 2005. Fewer graphics, faster loading.)
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To: SunkenCiv
...one related thing I find a bit fascinating at times is Port Royal....

Yes, reminds me of the old Errol Flynn film, "Captain Blood" which was set in wicked olde Jamaica. Ditto for Jonny Depp's "Pirates of the Caribbean".

22 posted on 04/13/2005 9:46:03 AM PDT by Ciexyz (Let us always remember, the Lord is in control.)
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To: Ciexyz

;')


23 posted on 04/13/2005 11:02:10 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (FR profiled updated Monday, April 11, 2005. Fewer graphics, faster loading.)
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To: Ciexyz

...of course, Depp fits the role a bit better, type casting. Depp's business partner from the Viper Room sued, and then vanished during the trial. Depp moved himself and his family to France, perhaps keeping in mind the 30 years it took to extradite Ira Einhorn to the US for his murder trial.


24 posted on 04/23/2005 2:23:14 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (FR profiled updated Monday, April 11, 2005. Fewer graphics, faster loading.)
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