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Marine archaeologist announces discovery of Captain Kidd's treasure
Maritime archaeologist Barry Clifford discovered a 50-kilogram silver bar in the waters off Madagascar, which he says is part of the trophies of the famous pirate William Kidd.
According to Clifford's research team, the silver bar was made in the 17th century in South America, and the ship carrying it was built in England. On what evidence the researcher is based, speaking about the connection of the find with Kidd, is not specified.
On May 7, a demonstration of the find to the public took place in Madagascar, which, among others, was attended by the President of the island state, Eri Rakutuarimanana, as well as British diplomats.
According to our correspondent, the connection of the silver bar with Captain Kidd is being questioned and they are asking for proof. Such evidence may be the analysis of the ship's wood, which will prove whether it was built in England (English).
- William Kidd was executed in 1701 for piracy. The sailor had a patent of marque, according to which he, a subject of the British crown, was allowed to attack French ships, but he also began to seize ships under other flags. There is a legend about the treasure of Captain Kidd, which he managed to hide before his arrest, but no evidence of its existence has yet been found.
- Maritime archaeologist Barry Clifford is known for finding historic ships, including the remains of the pirate ship Ouida in the early 1980s.