Much of Shipwreck Island's history is shrouded in mystery. One of the best known legends on the Spanish Main, it was believed that the island was an impregnable pirate stronghold and sanctuary for hundreds of years. Most seafarers who heard of it regarded it as nothing more than the rum-soaked invention of tale-spinning pirates.

The island’s position was difficult, if not impossible, to pinpoint on a map. Some said that it had no fixed location, but that it...moved. But pirates who knew of it could usually find it...though not always. One of the few pirate maps that bore correct (at least at some times) coordinates for Shipwreck Island showed it as lying a day’s sail off the northeast coast of South America.

The inner portions of the island, Shipwreck Cove and Shipwreck City, were some of the main locations where pirates gather, particularly during the first meeting of the Brethren Court. Other than the pirates, very few parties were able to enter Shipwreck Island. In order to reach the center of the island, sailors were forced to pass through a narrow inlet known as the Devil's Throat, which claimed several ships every year.

In Shipwreck City, there were many places where people could gamble and drink, such as the Mermaid and the Drunken Lady. There were also many notable inhabitants who lived in the city, particularly pirates and wenches

- Shipwreck Island will be a place on the map, but it will only be visible and accessible to those flying the Jolly Roger.
- This island/port will be a safe haven (of sorts) to Pirates as it will be invisible to all who don't fly the Jolly Roger.
- Upon entering through Devil's Throat, each ship in fleet has a chance at random damage applied. Tail ship has a 5% chance to sink. Flagship is 100% protected from these effects
- To enter Shipwreck Cove you must have less then 3 danger. While docked you gain 2 danger per hour. (This is to avoid abuse. Attack and hide) Danger gain does affect Flagship too.
- Other players flying the Jolly Roger may attack you as they can see the Port.
- Due to the bad habits of Pirates, RUM is of high demand. Pirates who ship RUM in are paid 18 g.c. per crate sold.
- Shipwreck Island produces NO RESOURCE. You will not ship out any items, only ship in RUM

Or

Valar Morghulis wrote:It may be better with a danger gain of one per hour.

Pirates, once known, remained their reputation during their active time. So it may be better that the danger level a fleet had upon entering the port, remains when it comes out.