Centuries-old pirate mystery deepens after wrecks are found near Bahamas haven
A group of filmmakers and archaeologists have discovered six shipwrecks near Nassau in The Bahamas, which may be linked to the real-life pirates who operated from the area during the Golden Age of Piracy. The wrecks, including three from the 1600s and 1700s, have yielded items such as iron cannons, lead musket balls, and a sword sharpener, consistent with piracy during that era. The discovery may offer the first direct links to pirates who once operated from The Bahamas, providing new insights into the history of piracy in the region.
- ▪The New Providence Pirates Expedition and Wreckwatch TV announced the discovery of six shipwrecks near Nassau in early June.
- ▪The Golden Age of Piracy took place between the 1650s and the 1730s, with The Bahamas emerging as a center of piracy in the late 17th century.
- ▪One wreck yielded iron cannons, lead musket balls, and a sword sharpener, items consistent with piracy during the era.
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Discovery Centuries-old pirate mystery deepens after wrecks are found near Bahamas haven One wreck yielded iron cannons, lead musket balls and sword sharpener consistent with piracy in 1600s and 1700s By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published June 25, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Texas archaeologists uncover ancient king's tomb in Belize Texas archaeologists Arlen Chase and Diane Chase recently uncovered the 4th-century tomb of Te' K'ab Chaak, the earliest ruler of Caracol, a major Mayan city in Belize.
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