Video - The Pirate Prince's Sunken Fortune: The Tragic Tale of Black Sam Bellamy

They called him the “Prince of Pirates”… but his reign ended at the bottom of the sea. Samuel “Black Sam” Bellamy was feared and admired across the oceans. In 1717, he seized the Whydah Gally — a ship overflowing with gold, silver, and priceless treasures. Imagine being on a ship with that much gold… would you keep sailing or hide the treasure? But fate had other plans. Just months later, a violent storm struck… tearing the ship apart in the dark of night. Bellamy, his crew, and his fortune vanished beneath the waves. For more than 260 years, the Whydah lay hidden… until 1984, when divers uncovered its remains — and its legendary treasure. Want more incredible pirate tales? Follow for the next adventure.