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Beaufort's Smuggling History
- Jake Halpern and Carl Cannon Jr. explore Beaufort, NC, tracing the ghost ship's route.
- They visit Back Creek, the intended offloading site, and discuss the area's smuggling history.
The Pirate of Beaufort
- Carl Cannon Jr., a Beaufort native, is a pirate reenactor portraying Blackbeard.
- His family has lived in Beaufort for generations and witnessed the town's smuggling activities.
Temptation in Tough Times
- Carl's father, a fisherman, was offered to smuggle marijuana.
- Many locals were tempted by these offers during tough economic times.