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Lured by the promise of treasure galleons and stores of ammunition, some pirates worked independently; others, however, were employed by the various European crowns, particularly the British, to help carry on their power struggles in the colonial world.
The nearby El Tesoro (the Treasure) beach is also the subject of local lore — many believe this beach still may hold buried treasure from Spanish galleons, whose crews used the harbor during the 16th century.
When Spanish explorers came to map the area in the 16th century, they named the area baja mar, or shallow seas, as a warning to the galleons that would be sailing through the waters.
The town and port saw little action during colonial days and it slumbered quietly, hosting a few lost galleons and pirate ships that happened to stop for repairs or supplies.
During colonial days the bay was visited by both Spanish galleons and pirate ships looking for shelter, repairs, or supplies.