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The Pirate Anchorage: Fort Lauderdale’s Most Repeated Lie (That Might Be True)

2026-05-29
Foundations & FolkloreMyths, Legends & RumorsPirates, Wreckers & River Men
By: John Payne
On: May 29, 2026

Local legend says pirates anchored off what is now Fort Lauderdale Beach. We investigated the folklore, and found coordinates, oral histories, and no definitive answer.Continue Reading

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