Legend · c. 1632
Lobster Cove & Crab Point
Dixie Bull investigation zone
[L]Legend / Oral Tradition43.64360° N, 70.20720° W Suggested 25 min
Historical significance
Casco Bay folklore places the pirate Dixie Bull along these channel-facing coves in the early 1630s. No verified evidence of buried treasure on Cushing exists.
Field observations
- West-facing coves offer concealment from Portland approaches.
- Ledges provide natural landings independent of tide.
Detector potential
★★☆☆☆2/5
Likely finds
Modern debrisOccasional colonial-era iron
Enjoy the story, document the landscape, and move on. Spend no more than 20–30 minutes here.
Open research questions
- 1.Would a pirate realistically choose Cushing over the outer islands?
- 2.What would evidence — not treasure — actually look like?
Field actions
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People associated with this place
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