An Introduction...
The Whydah is a unique archaeological treasure
not only because she was the first pirate shipwreck ever discovered, but
also because of the unprecedented cross-section of cultural material she
carried.
What follows is a constantly growing sample of artifacts recovered, conserved,
and documented by the Whydah Project Team over the past
twenty years.
Despite the impression given by novels and movies, 18th-century ships
were complex instruments and required a careful organization of labor. The
pirates’ Articles, together with other longstanding
maritime and piratical customs and practices, establish divisions of responsibility
aboard pirate ships.
We accordingly present the artifacts according to these areas of responsibility.
A final note:
It is our responsibility and duty to present our findings to the public.
Nonetheless, the support of the public in this effort is critical to the
quality and pace of our work.
To that end, we wish to express our gratitude for your
comments on these pages, as well as your donations toward this project.
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