Fernandina Beach pirates: Sailing through history and giving back to the community

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – There are pirates in Fernandina Beach! And there have been for hundreds of years.

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Thanks to the island’s natural deep-water port, the area became a haven for the swashbucklers of the sea.

But the pirates on the island today say they are more interested in giving away their treasure than burying it.

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Photojournalist Ciara Earrey went on a trip back in time, led by Captain Greybeard of the Fernandina Pirates Club.

Watch the full tour on the video player above.

If you are interested in becoming a Pirate, click here to learn more about the Pirate Club’s membership information.