Pirate Blackbeard's Cannons

From the Oct. 31, 2013, Straits Times "Archaeologists find booty from pirate Blackbeard's ship."

Five large cannons were brought up from the wreck of Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge (QAR) off the North Carolina coast this past week. Four of them weighed between 900 and 1,3000 kg. The largest is believed to have been made in Sweden.

They also hope to recover two large secretions in the wreck which are believed to hold cannonballs, barrel hoops and other items.

The QAR was discovered in 1996 and was intentionally run aground in 1718. Blackbeard was killed in battle later that year.

Captain Jack Would be So Proud. --DaCoot