Nix's Mate... The tiny island in Massachusetts' Boston Harbor. It was once significantly larger but some pirate had to go and put a curse on it. Now it's sinking into the ocean and all that's left is a giant beacon built on the island to prevent ships from getting stuck. And the beacon is not really as cool as you're expecting. Why? Find out on this episode of Ghost Binkers!

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Ghouly Bites

historicaldigression.com (https://historicaldigression.com/2024/10/31/nixs-mate-in-boston-harbor-and-a-pirates-curse/)

google.com (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ixUXMdpbcUZTSQew8)

google.com (https://www.google.com/search?q=gibbet&udm=2)

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