Boshell Lecture: Recovery of the Pirate Ship Whydah
May 3, 2018
7:00 PM
Join Underwater Field Archaeologist Chris Macort for an exciting glimpse into the recovery of the Whydah Gally, a pirate ship that sank off the coast of Cape Cod in 1717 while carrying several tons of gold, silver, and other treasures. Macort will discuss the Whydah's history, unique finds from the wreckage, and what the ship tells us about the lives of buccaneers during the Golden Age of Piracy. Along the way, find out what goes into locating a shipwreck and conserving recovered artifacts.
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