In remembrance of the wreck of the Whydah Galley today

Remembering the pirates and prisoners who died in the shipwreck off Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

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Whydah Pirate Museum

Just before midnight on April 26th, 1717, the pirate flagship Whydah wrecked on the Cape Cod coastline during a powerful nor’easter. The coveted treasure aboard sometimes upstages the 144 men who lost their lives that night. Although outlaws, their untimely death was no less tragic than any other sailor who braved the sea. As we show reverence for their passing, we at the Whydah Pirate Museum are equally grateful that the artifacts they left behind can teach future generations about the daring exploits and democratic ideals of ordinary men.
Join us at the museum and learn more.