The Story of the Pirate Ship Whydah

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Fee:

Free.

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Location: LAT/LONG: 42.000000, -70.000000

Meet at the top of the parking lot at the Marconi Station Site, Marconi Station Road, Wellfleet, MA

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Repeating Event

Days:

Every 2 weeks

Dates:

March 13, 2022 to April 24, 2022

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

45 minutes

Type of Event

Talk

45 minute ranger program with 1/4 mile walk

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Description

Join a ranger for “The Story of the Pirate Ship Whydah”, presented on the edge of the cliff at the Marconi Station Site in Wellfleet. The talk will lead you through the history and fate of the famous pirate ship and delve into the life of its captain, Black Sam Bellamy.

Meet at the top of the parking lot at Marconi Station Site at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 13 and 27, and April 10 and 24. This program will take about 45 minutes and will require only minimal walking (about ¼ mile).

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Image Gallery

Color etching of a pirate in gold and maroon pants, coat, and hat, holding a sword.

Color etching of a pirate in gold and maroon pants, coat, and hat, holding a sword and standing on a hill overlooking a harbor with several sailing ships with masts.
Etching: "A History of the Pyrates" by Capt. Charles Johnson. Artist Benjamin Cole 1724.