William Kidd and the (For Real) Buried Treasure Still, rumors and legends of massive troves of pirate treasure are the subjects of treasure hunts that continue to this day. Due to the perishable nature of most of these goods, most are lost to time. This included spices, tobacco, sugar, and even people in the slave trade. Most of these pirates sought treasure – which came in many different forms at the time.Īside from the obvious gold coins, jewels, and other shiny objects, a pirate sought whatever was valuable. Pirates and treasure, after all, make for a romantic story to pass down to generations. The Golden Age of Piracy (1650-1730) gave birth to the most famous pirates, whose reputations stand the test of time. Pirates sailed the seas at the height of their reign of naval terror, attacking and plundering almost everyone who happened to cross their path. From the exploits of famous pirates to modern-day treasure hunters, these are the stories of lost pirate hoards. The search for buried treasure drove many a pirate to fortune, but most to doom. Pirates and treasure go together like chocolate and peanut butter. From Long John Silver’s hunt for gold in the pages of Treasure Island to rumors of jewels and coins buried on the Isle of Tortuga, wherever X marks the spot, treasure there will be. Every kid dreams of finding a pirate’s hidden treasure.
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