Key facts
- Three shipwrecks discovered off the coast of the Bahamas.
- The shipwrecks show signs of 'pirate mischief'.
- This is the first discovery of shipwrecks linked to the historical 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.
Scientists have discovered three shipwrecks off the coast of the Bahamas that display characteristics indicative of pirate activity. These findings represent the first known shipwrecks to be associated with the historical 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. The discovery sheds light on maritime history and the realities of piracy in the region.