Block Island Large Pirate Treasure

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Block Island Large Pirate Treasure

Lost Treasure RI • Washington County County
Description
Block Island legend of a large pirate treasure buried on the offshore island — the centerpiece of Washington County's Atlantic treasure-hunting folklore.
Historical Notes
Block Island sits twelve miles south of the Rhode Island mainland in Washington County. Compiled Atlantic Coast guides describe a substantial unnamed pirate hoard concealed on the island. The tale joins Captain Kidd, Joe Bradish, and French privateer traditions in Block Island compilations.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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