Often, pirates are associated with large amounts of rum. Just ask Johnny Depp or watch any of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. South Carolina also has a favorite, liquored-up pirate that is said to haunt Murrells Inlet. Never mind what you do with a drunken sailor- what would you do with a drunken pirate?…
The Mysterious Atalaya Castle of Murrells Inlet
Atalaya Castle, situated in Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, is renowned for its distinctive Spanish-Moorish architecture. This beautiful structure is also rumored to be haunted. Some claim to experience eerie feelings, strange noises, and even the sensation of being watched. Some believe the spirit of Anna Hyatt Huntington, who lived there with her husband,…
The Ghostly Pirate Ship of Murrells Inlet
One legend I have encountered a few times is that of a ghostly ship said to appear in the inlet on foggy nights, with its sails full of wind as it gently moves through the salty waters, and then disappears when approached. Some believe it is tied to the pirates who once sailed the open…