Centuries-old pirate mystery deepens after wrecks are found near Bahamas haven

A group of filmmakers and archaeologists say they've found the first shipwrecks linked to the real-life pirates who once operated from Nassau in The Bahamas. In a joint statement in early June, the New Providence Pirates Expedition and Wreckwatch TV announced that they had discovered six shipwrecks near Nassau, including three from the Golden Age of Piracy. "Until now, not one of their ships has ever come to light in their home waters," researchers said. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER CENTURIES-OLD SHIP