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Wreck of the USS Plymouth Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 5/25/2011
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


USS Plymouth (1844) was a sloop-of-war constructed and commissioned just prior to the Mexican-American War. She was heavily gunned, and traveled to Japan as part of Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s effort to force Japan to open her ports to international trade. She also served in European and Caribbean waters and, later in her career, she was used to train midshipmen.

Plymouth was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for Plymouth, Massachusetts, a town on Plymouth Bay, about 35 mi (56 km) southeast of Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth was founded by the Pilgrims in 1620.

Plymouth was at Norfolk, Virginia, for repairs during the secession crises in the winter of 1860–1861. After Virginia seceded from the Union, she was burned and scuttled there, 20 April 1861, to prevent her capture by the forces of the Confederate States of America when the Norfolk Navy Yard fell into their hands.

The published coordinates will take you to the wreck of the USS Plymouth, you must search the old wreck for some corresponding numbers

At the "Wreck of the USS Plymouth" search for two secret symbols. Match the symbols to the following coordinates and his secret treasure will be revelved.

NORTH COORDINATES: N 40 41. XXX(SYMBOL BELOW)

A. SPYGLASS = .567
B. SKULL AND CROSS BONES = .996
C. CANNON = .875

WEST COORDINATES: W 074 31.XXX(SYMBOL BELOW)

D. SHIP = .277
E. ANCHOR = .142
F. SWORD = .027

Please note to pick up a trail map at the Education Center.
Please use the trails wisely, a direct route is not the best route.
Please follow the winding trails and boardwalks for limited
bushwhacking.


The scenic Lord Sterling park offers 8 1/2 miles of Nice
hiking trails, with more then 3 miles of boardwalks. Bordering the
Great Swamp National wildlife Refuge and the Passaic river, parts
of this area is prone to flooding. While hiking it is recommended
to wear boots, as areas can be muddy.


Please protect yourself during the warmer months from
mosquitoes and ticks.




Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vapnfr svefg fgntr vf zvffvat? Svany A 40° 41.996 J 074° 31.027

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)