Fatefull decision made on April 26, 1717 causes shipwreck
The powerful and unpredictable Nor'-Easters in New England still have devastating effects. In April 1717, the Galley Whydah
drove into the breakers off the coast of Wellfleet, MA, sending hundreds of millions of dollars worth of gold and silver into the
Atlantic Ocean. 290 years later , in April 2007, a similar storm packs a wallop that sinks a Russian submarine at it's dock.
Join us for a personal visit to the slip and mooring of the Vast Explorers on McMillan Wharf, Provincetown, MA.
The summer of 2007, the author met Barry Clifford and had a tour of the RV Vast Explorer just moments before heading out
to the site. An Australian crew from 60 Minute were on board for the ride. Just the day before, a massive concretion was
pulled to the deck, another cannon, more proof that there is gold in the waters of Wellfleet, nearly 300 years later.
drove into the breakers off the coast of Wellfleet, MA, sending hundreds of millions of dollars worth of gold and silver into the
Atlantic Ocean. 290 years later , in April 2007, a similar storm packs a wallop that sinks a Russian submarine at it's dock.
Join us for a personal visit to the slip and mooring of the Vast Explorers on McMillan Wharf, Provincetown, MA.
The summer of 2007, the author met Barry Clifford and had a tour of the RV Vast Explorer just moments before heading out
to the site. An Australian crew from 60 Minute were on board for the ride. Just the day before, a massive concretion was
pulled to the deck, another cannon, more proof that there is gold in the waters of Wellfleet, nearly 300 years later.
A personal tour of the new research vessel
commandeered by Barry Clifford of the RV
Vast Explorer. Note the 60 Minutes camera.
commandeered by Barry Clifford of the RV
Vast Explorer. Note the 60 Minutes camera.
Later in 2007, the caboose of the Whydah
was pulled to the surface. The massive
concretion was legendary and has been
written into the lore of the wreck by Thoreau.
was pulled to the surface. The massive
concretion was legendary and has been
written into the lore of the wreck by Thoreau.
The Vast heads around Long Point, though
not very deep, the waters are treacherous.
not very deep, the waters are treacherous.
VUME - Visit the Vast Explorer, the Whydah Hunter!
Explorer Barry Clifford discoverer of the pirate ship the Whydah Gally
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The story of Captain Black Samuel Bellamy and the Galley Whydah is the pinnacle of pirate and exploration stories. The entire
project is shrouded in protagonist tension. Some say that the site is a sacred archaeological relic and should be left
undisturbed. Some say that the riches should be shown to the world. Barry Clifford is committed to both, preservation and
display.
project is shrouded in protagonist tension. Some say that the site is a sacred archaeological relic and should be left
undisturbed. Some say that the riches should be shown to the world. Barry Clifford is committed to both, preservation and
display.
Image of the Caboose
from the Cape Cod Times
October 2007.
from the Cape Cod Times
October 2007.
The starboard side of the
RV Vast Explorer.
RV Vast Explorer.
Heading out for four days.
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| The "W" symbolizes Wellfleet, Whydah and Weymouth |
| Barry Clifford at the helm, heading off to the Wellfleet coast and the Whydah site, more cannons and gold await discovery. |
Another sunrise, an
occasion to celebrate.
occasion to celebrate.