The island was named for Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy, who is known as the wealthiest pirate in history. The island hosts its own private resort, complete with 26 waterfront bungalows as well as ...
Forensic scientists at the University of New Haven are comparing DNA from 300-year old remains found in a shipwreck off Cape Cod to a distant relative of infamous pirate Samuel 'Black Sam' Bellamy.