Saturday, January 10, 2026

Queen Anne's Revenge is the name of a famous Ship taken by Blackbeard the Pirate. The wreck being discovered in 1996.

Queen Anne's Revenge | The Model Shipyard
Queen Anne's Revenge was Blackbeard's famous flagship, a French slave ship he captured and converted, known for blockading Charleston and later running aground off North Carolina in 1718, with its wreck discovered in 1996, providing invaluable insights into 18th-century piracy and maritime history through ongoing underwater archaeology. 
History & Use
  • Origin: Originally the French slave ship La Concorde, used to transport enslaved people from West Africa.
  • Capture: Seized by Blackbeard (Edward Teach) in the Caribbean around 1717.
  • Pirate Flagship: Renamed Queen Anne's Revenge, it served as Blackbeard's flagship, carrying up to 40 cannons, and was used in significant events like the blockade of Charleston, SC.
  • Sinking: Intentionally run aground by Blackbeard in June 1718 near Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina, possibly to scuttle it and maroon his crew.

The Wreck & Discovery
  • Discovery: The shipwreck was located in 1996 by Intersal, Inc., near Beaufort Inlet, NC.
  • Significance: It's a major archaeological site, yielding thousands of artifacts like cannons, medical instruments, anchors, and coins, confirming its identity and revealing details about pirate life.
  • Status: The wreck and its contents belong to North Carolina and are managed by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NC DNCR).
  • Artifacts: Many recovered items are conserved and displayed at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort, NC, drawing large crowds.

  • Methodology: Teams use specialized dredging and communication gear in challenging shallow waters to excavate the site, studying corrosion and identifying artifacts.
  • Ongoing Work: Excavation and conservation efforts have been ongoing for years, uncovering significant pieces of history.

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