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Eleven pirate ships buried in Texas mud

Eleven pirate ships buried in Texas mud

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Recent archaeological efforts by the Texas Historical Commission are focused on uncovering the maritime secrets of Louis Michel Aury, a privateer who established a base on the Texas Gulf Coast shortly before the famous pirate Jean Lafitte. While many associate the region's legends with Lafitte, historical evidence suggests that Aury's abandoned fleet and supplies at Pass Cavallo represent a significant missing chapter of the area's history. These waters are linked to centuries of Spanish silver transport along the El Camino Real, creating a legacy of lost riches that attracted figures like Jim Bowie. Current surveys at Matagorda Bay aim to distinguish between different layers of shipwrecks, such as the San Felipe gun runner, and the remains of Aury’s thirteen-vessel fleet from 1817. The ongoing search has gained modern momentum through genealogical connections and media coverage, inviting adventurers to explore the accessible waters where history and treasure intersect.

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