A group of divers said on May 7 that they had found the treasure of the infamous Scottish pirate William Kidd off the coast of Madagascar.
Diver Barry Clifford and his team from Massachusetts – USA went to Madagascar and discovered a 50 kg block of silver.
Soldiers on the island of Sainte Marie are protecting the silver block after it was brought ashore. The silver block is said to be the treasure of pirate captain William Kidd left behind after a shipwreck in the 17th century.
Pirate Kidd was hung along the River Thames. Photo: Alamy
Many people believe that the story of Kidd hiding his treasure around the world was the inspiration for the work “Treasure Island” by famous Scottish writer – Robert Louis Stevenson.
Pirate Kidd was hung along the River Thames. Photo: Alamy
Many people believe that the story of Kidd hiding his treasure around the world was the inspiration for the work “Treasure Island” by famous Scottish writer – Robert Louis Stevenson.
Soldiers guard the silver block. Photo: BBC
Previously, archaeologists at Indiana University (USA) found the wreck of Kidd’s pirate ship Quedagh Merchant in 2007 off the coast of Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic, ending a decades-long competition between hunters. treasure to search for this 500 ton ship. Before being robbed by the pirate Kidd in 1699, this ship was filled with treasures such as gold, silver and satin, most likely belonging to the British East India Company.
Diver Barry Clifford . Photo: BBC
Madagascar President Hery Rajaonarimampiani and British and American diplomats attended the ceremony to receive the above silver block.
Timothy Smart, British ambassador to Madagascar, hopes the discovery will boost Madagascar’s image as a tourist destination.
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