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 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…
The Pirate Queen: Anne Bonny
Murrells Inlet was once a hub for piracy in the early 1700s. It was easy to dip into the inlet to avoid capture and hide, which made it a desirable location. Often, piracy is associated with male figures, such as Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet, but two of the most formidable pirates of all time were…
The Pirates Den: Folly Beach
Yes, the infamous pirate Blackbeard once blockaded Charleston and even threatened to burn the city to the ground. Some may even be more shocked to learn that the legend of Blackbeard extends to Fripp Island, near Beaufort, South Carolina, all the way down to Georgia. As I have mentioned in numerous articles, areas such as…
The Lost Treasure of Charleston
People often wonder if pirates along the South Carolina coast buried treasure. While many stories will forever live on, especially in the Lowcountry of the state, one such pirate allegedly made his way into Charleston Harbor and a small waterway along present-day Water Street. Legend has it that he buried his stash in the vicinity…
White Point Garden in Charleston: Dead Men Tell No Tales
White Point Garden in Charleston is a beautiful location on the Battery. Unfortunately, everything that glitters is not gold. According to many sources, the grounds are allegedly haunted by a cast of unsavory characters, including the infamous pirate Stede Bonnet and his men, who met their untimely fate here in 1718. It is believed the…