What Type of Treasure Did Pirates Collect?
What comes to mind when you envision pirate treasure? We are willing to bet you are picturing a wooden treasure chest filled to the brim with all sorts of booty like jewels, gems, gold, and coins galore. While this is somewhat true, there is more to what pirates collect on their journeys across the seas….
Fun Myths & Facts About Pirates
How much do you think you know about pirates? Is everything you have learned based on what you have seen in movies like Pirates of the Caribbean or Broadway shows like Peter Pan? Movies and shows may have portrayed pirates in a certain light but this may not be an accurate description of what being…
Beyond Oak Island – A Recap of Captain Bellamy’s Bounty
The latest episode of Beyond Oak Island (season 3, episode 8) on the History Channel follows a story close to our hearts here at the Real Pirate Museum – the salvaging of Captain Black Sam Bellamy’s ship – the Whydah off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Beyond Oak Island digs deep into the many…
Pirates And Privateers: Sailing The Schooner Fame
There is an abundance of maritime history in Salem, Massachusetts. The Schooner Fame and Real Pirates offer the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with privateer and pirate history, especially when it comes to North Shore maritime history. We spoke with Captain Michael Rutstein of the Schooner Fame in Salem, MA to learn…
A Brief History of Pirates in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts is most known for its witch history. But, did you know that the North Shore has also seen its fair share of plundering pirates and privateers? The Golden Age of Piracy had a tremendous impact on maritime history. Evidence of pirate activity can be found all across the world, including right here in…