The 1807 Whydah Gally shipwreck was a notable maritime event involving a pirate ship commanded by Captain Samuel Bellamy. The vessel sank during a storm off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, carrying treasure amassed from piracy. Most crew members perished, with few survivors making it ashore. This incident exemplified the dangers pirate crews faced in the Atlantic and spurred increased efforts to combat piracy. The shipwreck's significance went largely unrecognized beyond local circles at the time.