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Shipwrecks linked to Caribbean pirates discovered in the Bahamas

2 Haziran 2026The Guardian

The first shipwrecks linked to the infamous pirates of the Caribbean have been uncovered in Nassau Harbour, Bahamas. This discovery, made by an international team led by a British marine archaeologist, sheds light on the historical activities of notorious pirates like Blackbeard and Calico Jack Rackham.
Between the 1690s and 1720s, these pirates used Nassau as a base for their operations, making it a significant site for maritime history.
Nassau was a key location for pirates during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, serving as a strategic point for launching attacks against merchant ships. The recent archaeological efforts aim to preserve and interpret these shipwrecks, which are crucial for understanding the maritime history of the Caribbean a…
The discovery of these shipwrecks is a remarkable find that not only enhances our understanding of piracy in the Caribbean but also underscores the historical significance of Nassau as a pirate haven. The artifacts found, such as musket balls, provide tangible evidence of the violent and adventurous lives led by the…

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This article is based on findings from an archaeological team and may be subject to further research and verification.