⚔️Pearl Diver Island Plot

Silvereye Pete and Admiral Wade were two English pirates who had been rivals since they were young buccaneers on the high seas. They both desired to become rulers of the Caribbean islands and live a life of luxury, maybe even govern a small plot of land.

However, they had very different approaches to achieving this goal. Silvereye Pete was known for his brutality and his willingness to do whatever it took to get what he wanted, while Admiral Wade was more calculated and strategic in his methods. Despite their differences, they often found themselves working together on various pirate raids, each hoping to outdo the other in the pursuit of wealth and power. Over time, their rivalry became more intense, but their mutual respect for each other's skills as pirates kept them from becoming true cutthroat enemies.

The story of the Sunken Pearls begins in the Caribbean Basin during the second half of the 17th century, a time known as the Age of Pirates.

At that time, Tortuga, an island in the Caribbean, was a haven for all sorts of cutthroats, pirates and adventurous men.

A group of experienced privateers on Tortuga have learned that a Spanish galleon is carrying valuable treasure to the old world. Without knowing exactly what was on board, several captains assembled their crews and set off in pursuit.

Silvereye Pete and Admiral Wade were among the few who set sail on this mission, each determined to seize the treasure for themselves. For days, the pirate ships chased the galleon across the open sea, their crews living on a diet of salted meat and stale bread as they pressed on toward their goal.

As they drew closer to their quarry, tension mounted among the pirates. Each captain was eager to be the first to reach the galleon and claim the treasure, but they knew that they would have to work together to overcome the Spaniards' defenses.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the pirate ships caught up with the galleon. A fierce battle ensued, with cannon fire and musket shots ringing out across the water as the two sides clashed. Despite the Spanish crew's valiant efforts, the pirates proved to be more powerful, overwhelming the galleon with their superior numbers, prowess and cunning tactics.

In the end, almost all crew members of the Spanish ship were slaughtered, and pirates began to haul the loot up the gangways. Among the treasure, they discovered two chests filled with huge pearls, apparently meant for the Spanish crown. The privateers could hardly contain their excitement as they realized the value of their booty, but their victory was short-lived.

While the pirates dragged the chests onto their ships, with one chest going onto Silvereye Pete's ship and the other onto the second ship belonging to Admiral Wade, as they set fire to the Spanish galleon, they found out that there was still a man alive in the hold, who managed to get back to the weapons and fire two cannons at Admiral Wade’s “Red Herring” before the Spanish ship began to sink.

Although some of the pirates managed to escape by boat and were picked up by Pete’s crew, – the captain of the “Red Herring”, abiding the code of honor, went down with his vessel, leaving the chest of pearls, right in the open, on the deck of his sunken ship.

Captain Silvereye Pete knew that retrieving the sunken treasure would require a skilled team of divers, and also knew that hiring them would be expensive. However, he saw this as an opportunity to further his ambitions of becoming governor of Tortuga. He knew that by selling the sunken pearls at a lower price to the inhabitants of Tortuga, he would gain their favor and support for his political aspirations.

To ensure that the plan went smoothly, Captain Silvereye Pete had to carefully choose the people he hired for the job. He knew that he needed a team of experienced pearl hunters who could handle the challenges of the underwater environment in different weather conditions. He also needed people who he could trust to keep his plan a secret and to follow his instructions to the letter, knowing full well that such loyalty pays well.

In order to achieve his ambitious goals, he goes on to devise a cunning plan. He decides to sell the looted Spanish pearls to the inhabitants of the isle of Tortuga at a lower price, using the proceeds to fund the expedition.

To maintain a long-term interest in his endeavor, Captain Silvereye Pete orders two of his smartest crew members to hold and update a balance sheet of all pearl-holding citizens of Tortuga. This balance sheet is then used to distribute daily fished-out pearls proportionally among those on the list, with the aim of generating goodwill and support for the captain's political aspirations. However, Captain Silvereye Pete wouldn't be the honest pirate he is if he forgot about his cut, which is fair and ensures that everyone wins in the end.

With the routes plotted, gear stocked, and people hired, Captain Silvereye Pete sets out to the water grave of the “Red Herring”, understanding well that this will take time and effort. Also the weather will be a deciding factor in the success of this mission. The storms will make it harder to work but calm weather will allow the divers to be much more productive.

As they near the location of the sunken ship, the captain's nerves start to fray. The fate of his ambitions of becoming governor of Tortuga depends on the success of this mission, and he cannot afford any mishaps. He orders his crew to prepare the diving bells.

When the weather is calm enough, the crew begins to dive in search of the sunken treasure. But even in good weather, diving can be dangerous, but the captain's crew is well aware of the risks. The allure of hefty bags of coins outweighs the perils of the transparent waters of the Caicos Bank.