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muriel_volestrangler

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Thu May 7, 2015, 09:38 AM May 2015

Pirate Capt Kidd's 'treasure' found in Madagascar

Underwater explorers in Madagascar say they have found what is thought to be the treasure of notorious Scottish pirate William Kidd.

Soldiers on Sainte Marie island have been guarding the 50kg silver bar after divers brought it to shore.

Madagascar's president as well as UK and US diplomats received the suspected treasure at a ceremony on the island.

Capt Kidd was executed in 1701 for piracy after returning from a voyage to the Indian Ocean.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-32621444



Aaaaaarrrhhh!!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Kidd
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Pirate Capt Kidd's 'treasure' found in Madagascar (Original Post) muriel_volestrangler May 2015 OP
He wouldn'tda had dose dere problems if he woulda joined the Nay-veee. MrScorpio May 2015 #1
Right me heartee! ananda May 2015 #3
Wrong operetta... Omar4Dems May 2015 #4
Well, shiver me timbers! LiberalEsto May 2015 #2

ananda

(28,780 posts)
3. Right me heartee!
Thu May 7, 2015, 10:19 AM
May 2015

Now landsmen all, whoever you may be,
If you want to rise to the top of the tree,
If your soul isn't fettered to an office stool,
Be careful to be guided by this golden rule.

Chorus.
Be careful to be guided by this golden rule.

Sir Joseph.
Stick close to your desks and never go to sea,
And you all may be rulers of the Queen's Navee!

Chorus.
Stick close to your desks and never go to sea,
And you all may be rulers of the Queen's Navee!


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