Captain Kidd Cape May Buried Loot

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Captain Kidd Cape May Buried Loot

Lost Treasure NJ • Cape May County County
Description
Cape May legend that Captain William Kidd buried plunder on the southern Jersey Shore before his 1701 execution — one of New Jersey's best-known pirate treasure traditions.
Historical Notes
Cape May's strategic position at the Delaware Bay entrance made it a recurring setting for Atlantic pirate lore. Compiled shore guides and local histories credit Kidd with concealing loot near Cape May before sailing to Boston. The tradition pairs with Stone Harbor chest lore and multiple pirate caches cited along the county's barrier islands.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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