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Multi-cacheFlint's Treasure

A cache by Biggles Bear     Hidden: 11/2/2002

Size: Size: Micro (Micro)     Difficulty: 2 out of 5     Terrain: 3 out of 5 (1 is easiest, 5 is hardest)


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N/S ? ??.??? W/E ??? ??.??? 
In Victoria, Australia

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Be ye old sea dog or scurvy lubber ye be needing a fist full of doubloons to pay passage, or ye be needing ye own jolly-boat. Should ye wish to purchase passage the good ship Hispaniola sails only during the saving of daylight, and then only Thursday thru Sunday from 12 bells till five, passage will cost ye two gold pieces.
Ye starts ye adventures in the parlour of the Admiral Benbow. From here make haste for Bristol if ye be purchasing passage on the Hispaniola. Flint’s crew be ever watchful for those who might seek Flint’s treasure so travel with caution.

When ye arrives on Treasure Island, search out four clues to the location of Captain Flint’s Treasure. Flint’s crew be a ruthless band of ruffians, if ever there were, so take every precaution not to raise suspicions in ye search.

The Stockade:
Approach the door of this structure with stealth and ye will spy ye first clue. Near the door the wall bears a brass plaque AAA = year – 1789

Spy Glass Hill:
Spy Glass Hill be the tallest hill on Treasure Island crowned by a single palm. At the base seek ye another brass plaque. B = the number of letters in this Australian (b. 1951) artist’s name.

Ben Gunn’s Cave:
Near by this “Stone House” ye will spy another cursed brass plaque. CC = year of sculpture – year of artist’s birth + 8

The Hidden Coracle:
When ye find Ben Gunn’s hidden coracle DD = the number of large stone slabs used in the construction of the gunwale – 5. (Include the stern rail when you count the stone slabs)

Flints Treasure:
Be concealed within an old stump located at;
S 37º CC.BDD’
E 145º 00.AAA’

Captain Flint’s Sea chest be only small but contains much wondrous booty;
· GeoCoin
· Thermometer key ring
· Coleman Lamp key ring
· English Boer war figurine
· Ear plug
· Pieces of eight, Spanish Doubloons and other coinage.

 


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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

Oevat Syvag'f Gernfher Znc(Decrypted Hints)

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Captain Flint's Map

Biggles (Pirate) Bear with the booty

Biggles Bear checks out Captain Flint's Sea Chest in Ben Gunn's Cave.

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 December 23, 2009 by ggkof (1220 found)
Found @ 15:45. I have had this one on the list for ages to do and today I decided to take the GeoMrs canoeing along the Yarra with the object of stopping by for the hunt. We paddled our way down to the city and tied up for an Ice Cream at Sth Bank before the return trip. As we passed by the Island we pulled along side a boarding point. We checked around for muggle pirates and found we had it to ourselves (probably because it was 39 deg outside). We gathered the clues and headed to GZ where the forward hand had the cache in hand after a short search. I (the Captain) was looking wider a field based on some previous logs but alas, it was right at GZ in an unexpected hide. Time to head on home knowing the treasure is still in place. TFTC TNLNSL

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 July 26, 2008 by sarian (275 found)
Hopped into my trusty racing kayak and paddled over to the island in the middle of winter and had it all to myself to hunt this cache. Found the four clues and made my way to GZ. I see that other cachers have noted up to 17m distance from GZ so widened the search and yes I can confirm that it was 7m from my GZ GPS reading and be careful not to stand on it! I see you havent had any finds in the middle of winter Biggles Bear. TFTC TNLN Regards Sarian

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 March 29, 2008 by Captain Tomato (1936 found)
Found with chewinprickles.

We managed to get back to the ferry in time to get across to the Island and enjoyed a good clue hunt. We worked out the coords for GZ but had a bit of trouble locating the right hide. Chewi eventually found the hide after widening the search area. A very enjoyable cache and suitably challenging for a 'buried treasure'.

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 March 29, 2008 by chewinprickles (3993 found)
Took a bike ride with my cousin, Captain Tomato today, from near the city to Fairfield which was most enjoyable although a little cold and wet at times. Picked up a pile of caches for him but not so many for me as I've done them all. Except this one!! On our return journey down the river we discovered the ferry was at the jetty just waiting for us to come along it seems. Too cold for anyone else today!
We had a quick wander around the island picking up the clues and then to GZ. We didn't have much trouble with the clues but the cache was a little hard to find as it doesn't stand out much at all. The said stump is all gone and reduced to just a few sticks now. Thankfully I managed to spot something slightly out of place before I tore out what is left of my hair and it is all signed and done. Great to finally get here after passing here so many times and wondering how and when I'd ever get to this one. Now that it's done I couldn't believe how easy it was and also what a special place this is too. Might come here for a barbeque someday soon. The island has all the facilities.
Thanks indeed Biggles Bear. Great cache.

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 March 9, 2008 by pinguone (94 found)
We came, we saw, we found nothing. The gz kept us at a log, not a stump. After waiting about 2 hours we tried again, and again we got the same lock taking us to the log. We found a large stump, but nothing in it.

After just about turning the place upside down we gave up - too damn hot anyway. Now reading some other posts, it appears that maybe we needed to extend our search far wider than we did. Ah well, maybe next pirate season.




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Current Time: 2/9/2010 7:57:55 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (3:57 AM GMT)
Last Updated: 12/23/2009 9:21:20 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (5:21 AM GMT)
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