Sunday, August 20, 2006

Lost Pirates Found!

Pirate of the Carolinas outside
"Pirates of the Carolinas" used to be a family attraction at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC. A couple of years ago, I was disappointed to find it had closed. Burroughs and Chapin left no info about what had happened. Had pirates been outlawed? Was there no interest in pirates mixed with pizza, a pirate gift shop, and an arcade?
Pirate of the Carolinas rideAn even older Myrtle Beach attraction is closing after more than fifty years, the Pavillion. I had the chance to grab a few pictures in the park a few weeks ago, before they officially opened for the day. Toward the back of the park, I saw a familiar looking display of pirates and skeletons. Avast! It was the old 'Pirates of the Carolinas', reconstituted into 'Treasure Hunt'! The same facade, the same admiral, the same ride. It was exciting to rediscover these pirates, but sad to think this will be gone at the end of September..or will it?

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