Provincetown, Massachusetts, USA – November 15, 2011 – ‘Pirate Island’, an exciting documentary about world-renowned underwater explorer Barry Clifford’s expedition to uncover sunken pirate ships and treasure off the coast of Madagascar, premieres this Sunday, November 20, 2011, at 9:00pm Eastern time on the H2 (formerly History International) Channel.
The fascinating two-hour film features underwater footage of Clifford’s highly-skilled team of divers and archaeologists as they research and retrieve treasure and artifacts,from 17th and 18th century sunken pirate vessels, as well as their exploration of the secrets of a mysterious tunnel system.
Legendary pirate Sam Bellamy and his crew tell the true story of the Whydah, from her historic transformation from slave ship to pirate ship to her final resting place on the ocean floor. Dive into this immersive exhibition of real pirate artifacts discovered by intrepid underwater explorer Barry Clifford who has dedicated decades of his life discovering and recovering the artifacts of the Whydah. Explore the lives of 18th century pirates and experience their treasures–from jewelry, coins and gold to cannons, pistols and knives. The treasures and stories of the Whydah re-surface in Real Pirates at Arizona Science Center!
Throughout history, man has been fascinated by treasure.
One of the world’s best-known undersea explorers, Barry Clifford has been involved in archaeological investigations beneath the waves for virtually his entire adult life. In 1984, after several years of research and exploration, Clifford discovered the only verified pirate shipwreck ever found.
