Michigistory

Pirates of the Great Lakes


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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? No one in this story, that's for sure. 

Because this episode is about real-life pirates of the Great Lakes. 

This week Cassidy is joined by Molly to talk about the truly unbelievable story of Roaring Dan Seavey— the most infamous pirate in Great Lakes history. In addition, look forward to learning about floating brothels, Michigan's logging heyday, timber pirates, and the origin story of your favorite cheap beer.

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