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An entry in Wikipedia about the Galleas Whydah
An entry in Wikipedia
Black Sam Bellamy
History of the original Whydah owned by Black Sam Bellamy, a pirate of renown.
Casting Files
Locations, actors & extras
More historical information about the original Whydah.
The original vessel named The Whydah was built on the Thames in the 18th century and became a pirate ship under the command of "Black" Sam Bellamy.
National Geographic information about the original Whydah
References in National Geographic relating to the original Whydah built on the Thames in the 18th century.
Sailing & History of La Rochelle
Sailing, acting & history
The African bird family - Whydah
The Paradise Whydah bird is found in West Africa.
The original America yacht of 1851
An image and description of the vessel which won the original Americas Cup - the original "America" of 1851, an inspiration for the design and build of Whydah built in 2000.