History Pirate Treasure Found in Wreck Off the Coast of Massachusetts After years of searching, underwater explorer Barry Clifford made world headlines in 1985 with his discovery of the first fully verified pirate shipwreck: the Whydah, which sank near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in April 1717. (Source: NatGeo) Share This Previous ArticleThe Legacy of the Tailhook Navy Sex Scandal Next ArticleSalty Dogs: A Day in the Life of Lobster Fishermen June 12, 2013