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Whydah Gally was an English slave ship captured by the pirate Samuel Bellamy in 1717 and converted into his flagship. It sank during a storm off Cape Cod that same year, killing Bellamy and most of the crew. Barry Clifford located the wreck in 1984, and artifacts bearing the ship's name helped establish it as the first authenticated pirate shipwreck discovered in North America.
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Who was the captain of the pirate ship Whydah Gally?
The Whydah Gally was captained by the infamous pirate Samuel 'Black Sam' Bellamy. He captured the vessel and converted it into his flagship before his death in 1717.
When and where did the Whydah Gally sink?
The ship sank during a massive, violent storm off the coast of Cape Cod in 1717. The wreck killed Bellamy and the vast majority of his crew.
Who discovered the wreck of the Whydah Gally?
Underwater explorer Barry Clifford located the wreckage in 1984. Clifford's team found artifacts, including coins, cannons, and the ship's bell, that definitively identified the wreck as the Whydah.
What was the original purpose of the Whydah Gally?
Before it was captured by pirates, the English-built Whydah Gally was used as a slave ship. It was designed to transport enslaved human beings and goods across the Atlantic Ocean.
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