Today, researchers have found 30 cannons, medicinal items, and more, helping us understand Blackbeard’s life like never before. Discover these amazing artifacts and learn the story of the wreck’s discovery.

In 1996, archaeologists started the long process of excavating the vessel, uncovering a wealth of artifacts that helped piece together the story of one of the most infamous figures of the “Golden Age of Piracy,” between 1650 and 1720. Despite his short reign of terror, Blackbeard left an indelible mark on history.

Additionally, Captain Ellis Brand of the HMS Lyme wrote in a letter that the ship ran aground in Old Topsail Inlet, now Beaufort Inlet in North Carolina. Could these accounts be the key to uncovering the mystery of Queen Anne’s Revenge?

After analyzing the artifacts, archaeologists suspected the ship belonged to the notorious Blackbeard and was called the Queen Anne’s Revenge. This was finally confirmed in 2011, and the National Register of Historic Places recognized the dive site in 2004.

However, a year later, the ship ran aground on the coast of North Carolina and sank into the depths of the sea. Despite the lack of records for years, historians eventually discovered the ship’s remains in 1996, ending the centuries-old mystery.

In 2009, another exciting discovery was made – a small anchor called a grapnel. Through their dedication and hard work, the team uncovered 24 cannons by 2015. But the most insightful artifacts were yet to be discovered, waiting to reveal even more of Blackbeard’s legendary story.

Accounts from Governors Hamilton of Jamaica, Bennett of Bermuda, and Johnson of South Carolina all gave different numbers – 26, 36, and 40 odd, respectively. Now, however, archaeologists have uncovered 30 cannons from the wreckage, and the possibility of more in the future remains. Join us on the journey to uncover the secrets of Queen Anne’s Revenge!

For instance, chocolate was rubbed on an open wound to reduce bleeding, while saffron was ground to make golden milk, consumed to reduce fever symptoms. It’s remarkable to think that this simple tool could have helped save the lives of Blackbeard’s crew.

It turns out, these surgeons had been paid to be aboard the ship before it was taken over by Blackbeard, and their French origin was revealed by markings on some of the medical instruments found on board. They were likely taken against their will on the voyage until Blackbeard’s capture of the ship.

Thankfully, the governor complied, and Blackbeard released the prisoners as promised. With his supply of medicinal ingredients, Blackbeard was well-equipped to continue his reign of terror on the seas.

Instead, he would capture the crew, plunder their cargo, and leave without another word. Blackbeard’s swift raids meant he could gain his plunder quickly and without the hassle of a fight. A life of swift raids and mysterious origins, this is the infamous story of the notorious Blackbeard.

It was even used to prepare patients for amputations and was accessible to all, even pirates with limited supplies. It is believed that surgeons on Queen Anne’s Revenge likely used the porringer to aid with this practice.

After Blackbeard fired two volleys, the captain was forced to surrender. Fortunately, the pirates found four surgeons and a cook who were healthy and not affected by the disease. This was a stroke of luck for Blackbeard as he needed to ensure his crew had good health to continue their journey.

Accounts of the fight show that Blackbeard put up a fierce fight, sustaining 25 wounds – five being gunshot wounds. Captain Charles Johnson noted, “He stood his ground and fought with great fury.” It was a battle of courage, strength, and tenacity forever etched in history.

Intersal Inc., the first diving team to survey the wreckage, agreed to copyright photos and videos of the wreck while the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources excavated the artifacts. Now, the Tar Heel State can proudly display the treasures of Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge.