Jamaica - Pirate Sin City : Documentary

In the late seventeenth century it was known as "the wickedest city on earth." A haven for adventurers, sailors and pirates--including the infamous Captain Morgan--Port Royal, Jamaica was the second largest port in the New World. But on June 7, 1692, an earthquake and tidal wave shook the city of 8,000 residents, and the delicate spit of land on which it was built sank beneath the Caribbean.

But the natural disaster that spelled an end to Port Royal was a godsend for modern archaeologists. SIN CITY JAMAICA explores the history and fate of the notorious port, then slips beneath the waves for a look at the remains of the city. Hear from world-famous marine archeologist Bob Marx, who has been diving on the sunken city since 1965. Donnie Hamilton, who conducted key expeditions in the mid-1980s, explains how recovered artifacts are used to help reconstruct what life was like in Port Royal during its heyday. And get an up-close look at the ongoing search to find the remains of the Ranger, Black Bart's ship.

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[dell1940]

i wish i lived in that time i would have more fun wine and women sounds better

[rulesforrebels]

I love jamaica.

[kaiagavin]

though "my view" can not be judged as being "one sided" as it was never given to begin with, However, actually I have no view at all at this time because I have no clue or any information about the native population to base a view upon. (thats why I asked you) So again, was there even a native population to begin with? I have heard england stole it from spain,thats all.

[KingCrownism]

@kaiagavin What would you like to know about the native population? Your view of history is one sided. What do you currently know of Jamaica's history?

[kaiagavin]

@KingCrownism good question, do you know anything about the native population?

[KingCrownism]

There is no talk of Jamaica during this period. What effect did this have on the local Jamaicians?

[Trafener]

It reckons the gold and silver has been 'stolen' I'd wager it was melted down and sold by the people connected to its retrieval. Too many times they say its not classed as treasure. Sounds a lot like fox news telling everyone they're fair and unbiased all the time.

[MrRoyboy1983]

It was great is so interesting hope you keep up the good work

[666soevil]

@clarke4400 u not jamaica huh?

[666soevil]

@wookiefable yes it is