BEYOND THE JOLLY ROGER:
The True History of the Golden AgeStep off the myth and into the salt-stained reality. Explore the ledger books, the articles of agreement, and the harrowing lives of the men who sailed under the black flag.
ENTER THE ARCHIVECurated Exhibits
The Pirate Code
Beyond the chaos lay a radical democracy. Discover the strict articles that governed life aboard a pirate vessel, from injury compensation to the distribution of plunder.
Ghost Ships
An examination of maritime folklore and the abandoned vessels found drifting in the Atlantic. Separating sailors' superstitions from the grim naval realities.
The Merchant's Nightmare
The economic impact of the Golden Age. Trace the trade routes that were bled dry and the naval escorts tasked with hunting the pirate threat.
Chart the Territory
Interactive cartography of the 18th-century Caribbean. Follow the paths of Avery, Bellamy, and Teach as they navigated the treacherous shoals of the Bahamas.
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