WhydahStory
The Whydah, and how we know.
A source-conscious site about the slave ship turned pirate ship that wrecked off Cape Cod in 1717 — plus the student story maps and teaching archive from a summer unit in Salem.
Student projects
Story maps from Map Studio, plus posters and writing pieces transcribed from the originals — the August 6, 2026 Showcase, committed permanently.
Open the archive → ReferenceThe story
People, timeline, maps, artifacts — and which claims are documented, contested, or mythologized.
Explore the story → Teaching recordCurriculum archive
All twenty days as taught at Collins Middle School, July 6 – August 6, 2026. Frozen. Not maintained.
Enter the archive → ToolMap Studio
Drop voice pins on a world map or Southack’s 1717 chart. Open any archived Showcase map from here.
Open the studio → PlayGames
Whydah’s Voyage along the coast, plus Parrot Flip for the crew. Still playable. No login.
To the games →The reference, page by page