The Plank
Day 1: Caribbean
Day 2: Charleston
Day 3: Carolina Coast
Day 4: Beaufort
Day 5: Bath
Day 6: Ocracoke

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Blackbeard is out sailing. Check back tomorrow for the rest of the story.

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Audio from Jean Day: Pirates were happy to fight

Weapons: See the weaponry of the pirates

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Audio from David Moore: Teenage pirates

Quiz: What do you know about pirates?

Chat alert: Talk to Blackbeard tonight!