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Real Pirates: the Untold Story of the Whydad From Slave Ship to Pirate Ship
Friday July 17, 2009 at 9:00am
Field Museum of Natural History
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, Illinois 60605 Get Directions
Sail with legendary pirate Sam Bellamy and his crew and learn the true story of the Whydah, from her historic transformation from slave ship to pirate ship to her final resting place on the ocean floor. One of the most advanced ships of her day, the Whydah sank in a storm in 1717 with bounty from over 50 captured ships. Explore over 200 artifacts, including cannons, swords, coins, gold and jewelry, recovered off the coast of Cape Cod from the first authenticated pirate ship discovered in U.S. waters.
Category: Performing/Visual Arts

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