MARBLE MADNESS! Finding $1000 of Sea Marbles Underwater in Under an Hour in St Kitts

On this episode Captain Ky the Sea Glass Guy takes you on an underwater hunt at one of the best sea glass hunting locations in the world. Watch until the end to see all of the finds up close!
After speaking with many elderly locals we learned that they used to gamble with marbles on the beach and also that young kids would use slingshots to break bottles and shoot at birds, accounting for thousands of lost marbles.
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Why so many marbles??
To understand how marbles end up on the beach, you have to consider that the use of marbles dates back to 3000 B.C. in Roman, Greek, and Egyptian history. Archaeologists speculate that the small clay balls found in the pyramid tombs of Egyptian kings were produced for marble games.
It is thought that the Aztecs also played a form of marbles. Clay marbles have been found in prehistoric pueblo ruins in the southwestern United States, in the classic period’s Valley of Mexico ruins, and in the northern plains.
The British Museum in London displays marbles of clay, stone and flint that date back to ancient Roman and Egyptian civilizations.
In the United States, by the late 1800s, clay marbles were being produced in the US for both play and industry.
Glass marble manufacturing began in the 1890s in Ohio when M.F. Christensen patented the first marble-making machine.
In the early 1920’s marble tournaments were popularized in Wildwood, New Jersey as playing marbles became a hugely competitive hobby. Marbles were inexpensive, and almost every kid was able to amass a collection of them. The 1930’s were considered the “Golden Age of Marbles”. One US marble manufacturer alone was producing over ONE HUNDRED MILLION MARBLES PER YEAR!!
When the cat’s eye marble was invented in Japan around 1945, most of the three dozen or so marble manufacturers in the US went out of business because kids wanted the new style of marble. Only one American marble company still remains today. Founded by Berry Pink and Sellers Peltier in 1949, Marble King in Paden City, West Virginia still produces one million marbles a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
How Do They Get on the Beach?
It’s been said that marbles used as ship ballast is where all these beach marbles come from, and while there’s no documentary evidence for this, it’s not impossible, but also not probable. If there was a type of marble that would have been used as ballast it would most likely have been an inexpensively made, older and mass-produced marble; most likely made of clay, but there’s no real evidence of that.
Another type of industrial marble found regionally is a “railroad marble.” These marbles are larger than a playing marble, are identified by a rough seam line from where their two halves were crudely placed together in the manufacturing process, and they’re found along creeks, rivers and lakes that are connected in some way to railroad lines in the US. These marbles were used in a process developed in the 1930s to manufacture fiberglass.
Codd bottle marbles (marbles placed in bottles to lock in the carbonation) from the late 1800s to early 1900’s are also found on beaches, more so in Europe than the US though, since that’s where they were manufactured. They’re definitely a less common find than playing marbles.
Children slingshotting marbles to hit targets in the water is one reason they are found on beaches, but the majority of the marbles ended up on beaches via trash dump erosion; trash was often dumped near water sources, and guess what? Just like everything else in our homes, children’s toys, including marbles were discarded on the trash. Since children were playing marbles on sidewalks and streets they were often lost into sewers, which then drained into waterways.
Marbles were also used in reflector lights, household objects like broom handles, furniture feet, ballot boxes, jewelry dish and lamp décor, paint cans, and as eyes for stuffed animals and dolls.
So, as you can see, while finding a marble on the beach seems to be a rare occurrence, there are plenty of them out there just waiting to be discovered.
For sea glass hunters, finding a marble is the ultimate thrill, and speaking from experience, the excitement of discovering a marble on the beach or in the water never ceases, no matter how many marbles you’ve previously found.
Happy Hunting Friends

[@user-sz4mk8ii9x]

There are so many times in the video where I'm like, "wait, you missed a great piece!!" LOL I could stay at that beach for DAYS!

[@TheBoredPirate]

Haha yup, hard to get them all!

[@karendelgado2331]

What a wonderful and unique “club” we belong too in knowing the sacred hobby of sea glass hunting. Do you think people unfamiliar with this could enjoy this video as much as we do? So grateful

[@TheBoredPirate]

Hope so! It is a pretty sweet club for sure♥️🏴‍☠️🌺

[@e-nglish635]

I can enjoy the video because of asmr. Of course this useless glass and the joy of finding it is something beyond understanding. I remember collecting glass on the beach as a child: coloured “stones” seemed so beautiful to a child. I also liked coloured rocks. Sometimes I could find a fossil. My dad who was a geologist would qualify them: this is one kind of stone, that’s another…. and this is just ordinary broken glass, it’s nothing. So, he was true, it’s just garbage. Just coloured glass. The price is zero. The video is fun, I like the sounds, the waves, the water, the sea bottom, it’s relaxing to watch it.

[@michellemaistry3170]

FINALLY some marbles YAY !! 🤩👌

[@TheBoredPirate]

YAY!!🥰🏴‍☠️

[@stephenbahrmarbles]

Awesome upload Bored Pirate! 🟢🔴🟠 Thank you !

[@TheBoredPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Violet-qf8dr]

I live in New Mexico and often find old marbles when I am out walking the dog. We have areas that used to be a dumping ground with lots of glass and the occasional marble. Sometimes, I find them in the arroyo as well.

[@TheBoredPirate]

Love finding marbles!!

[@terryhuggins9199]

Believe me we enjoy our marbles as well. Lucky thing he came during Easter that's when the marbles wash up on shore🇰🇳

[@desiertoscacti5388]

I seriously HAVE to go there for sea glass hunting!

[@MechellDjernes]

So many marbles😊

[@oliviasandoval4335]

My fav sea glass hunter! Love this account

[@TheBoredPirate]

Thank you!!!

[@gidgetcordova1392]

I love marbles...lol that little fish was helping you look for treasure 😀

[@TheBoredPirate]

Yes it was haha

[@melissalillegard7945]

That fish sure liked you.

[@TheBoredPirate]

Haha we are good friends:)

[@annd3272]

I live in New England and spend my Saturdays sea glass hunting, so my aunt turned me on to your videos, lol. It's a pleasure watching. Planning a trip to St, Kitts in July. I'm mesmerized, thanks!😄

[@TheBoredPirate]

Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@angelajones1352]

That's so cool you get to do this. So fun looking for glass...🤩🤩🤩

[@TheBoredPirate]

It really is!

[@tinad382]

Really enjoyed this video ❤

[@TheBoredPirate]

Thank you!!

[@kristapecchia9038]

Thanks for picking up the garbage too

[@TheBoredPirate]

That's part of the job! Thanks for caring

[@cricket6410]

One of my favorite videos! Well done

[@TheBoredPirate]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@augustundertow]

Oh nice marble!! marbles galore actually plus you look so fast. I don't know how you do it.

[@TheBoredPirate]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@healingmagichands]

Absolutely wonderful to see the garbage removal going on! Thanks for doing your part. Now, I get that there are glass dumps but where in the world do all the marbles come from? That bottle punt is spectacular. I could see it as a cup for holding my tiny shell collection. Anyhow, thanks for taking us along.

[@TheBoredPirate]

Yup, all part of the job! Thanks for watching. I posted I'm the description of the video Why So Many Marbles, check it out:)

[@healingmagichands]

@@TheBoredPirate Thanks for the explanation. I have a jar of marbles on my desk, some of which I found on Ocean Beach in San Francisco. I keep them in case I start losing my marbles, right next to a little screw driver (for any loose screws, you know).

[@TheBoredPirate]

Hahaa that's great!🥰🏴‍☠️

[@deb_DC]

So enjoyed the video, Ky! Thanks for taking us along on your adventures!

[@TheBoredPirate]

Thanks for tagging along with me:)

[@janedickson-gw4pb]

Love all the sea pottery & marbles you are finding!!! Of course the sea glass is gorgeous!!

[@TheBoredPirate]

Me too!!

[@lisabourque1819]

I often pretend its me finding all your treasures!!!

[@karendelgado2331]

The little “woohoo” at 6 1/2 min in 😂

[@TheBoredPirate]

🤣🏴‍☠️

[@x_a_man_duh_x]

what amazing finds, i would love to come here and look for glass

[@TheBoredPirate]

You should!!

[@karendelgado2331]

So satisfying! I didn’t want this video to end

[@TheBoredPirate]

Thank you !

[@danielleh2352]

Love your videos. We need more.😁😁😁😁

[@TheBoredPirate]

Working on it! Thanks for watching!

[@augustundertow]

Oh how I love your job😂 how long can you hold your breath for?🤯

[@TheBoredPirate]

Was up to over 3 minutes before I caught dengue fever last month

[@margaretbell3458]

Can't believe how many marbles you find. Great finds!!

[@TheBoredPirate]

Me too!!

[@joangeddes380]

Awesome finds wish it was somewhere like that finding marbles etc absolutely amazing 👋🤗🥰👍

[@TheBoredPirate]

Thank you 🤗

[@kastah]

Loved all the beautiful glass and marbles you found. Loved that little fish, he was not scared at all. So so much glass, my God, enormous, I would have felt I was in a glass-heaven there.

[@TheBoredPirate]

Thanks so much for watching! Haha was such a cute little fishy- Always more fun to have them by my side for a hunt

[@flyballruby]

Unbelievable! Maybe next winter. There’s nothing here in Canada. 5 yrs and I have maybe a dozen.

[@TheBoredPirate]

Yeah I only found two I think in my entire trip to Canada

[@flyballruby]

Heading to southern Caribbean on Friday but don’t know where to look. On a cruise so just 1 day in 6 different ports.

[@TheBoredPirate]

Shoot me a message at Facebook.com/SunsOutTonguesOut if you're going to the ABC Islands

[@Glass596]

Very cool video i think some one lost their marbles 😂. Maybe some gloves protect your health

[@TheBoredPirate]

More fun barehanded! Thanks for watching

[@janicegelbhaar7352]

Awesome

[@xraver6744]

Do you have a website you sell the marbles you find on? They are awesome! Would love to add some to my personal collection

[@TheBoredPirate]

Sure do! I have sales a couple times a month but message me if you’re looking for something specific. My page is Facebook.com/SunsOutTonguesOut

[@reefchick8642]

Almost looks like a freshwater lake gravel. Im surprised theres no sand

[@terryhuggins9199]

There is sand it's just below or farer out

[@ArleneGlass-ql2hd]

y do you skip the green ones?

[@Tforrest576]

Can I buy the white piece with the sand dollar design???

[@TheBoredPirate]

Possibly! Shoot me a message on Facebook.com/SunsOutTonguesOut

[@riverannie7]

Why are there marbles there ? Did the island manufacture them ?

[@TheBoredPirate]

Nope - Posted why in the video description, check it out. Thanks for watching ❤️🏴‍☠️🍻

[@user-oc9hd3hu2v]

Why are you only picking up blue and odd colors?

[@TheBoredPirate]

If I pick up too much my boat will sink:)

[@kathleentucker1238]

Why do you pass on the green glass???

[@TheBoredPirate]

I usually just go for the rare colors

[@kathleentucker1238]

@@TheBoredPirate some of the greens are pretty rare too. But I feel you. I have yellows, reds, and amber, plus blues from light turquoise to deep cobalt. Thanks for the cool video!

[@TheBoredPirate]

Thanks for watching

[@MrsOx-jz9fg]

Seems like ya got a lil buddy again 😂😂😂 Can you nor collect shell's??? Those queen conch shells were huge n beautiful. Adore all the glass

[@TheBoredPirate]

Depends on which country, not totally sure about St Kitts for shells though

[@janis1981]

Joe Yorke music would be nice

[@TheBoredPirate]

❤️🏴‍☠️🌸

[@janis1981]

Not Tom Yorke eyyy. Joe Yorke his last album is a blast! Give it a try (Start with the song dreaming)@@TheBoredPirate

[@86GT11]

$1000 worth of sea marbles? Yo, I can just buy cheap marbles and sandblast them. Can't tell the difference. I can make $100,000 worth of sea marbles 😂😂😂

[@TheBoredPirate]

Very easy to tell thr difference:) Also, would be morally wrong to misguide people into buying a false product. Best to find treasure in real life, more fun and good for the soul

[@margiemistretta8885]

I'm surprised there aren't a bunch of fish..

[@TheBoredPirate]

Me too

[@terryhuggins9199]

There's fish as well because people fish from the shore. I grew up in the market right across from the beach and we fished and collected marbles as a child 🇰🇳

[@wendysmith4437]

Why don't u use a bag to put ur findings in c so u don't loss them

[@TheBoredPirate]

I am already using one hand to hold the camera. I can't tie one to me because they get stuck on things underwater when I'm down deep, sometimes in caves. Pockets usually work great for me if I pull my pant leg up above it, forgot to this time lol

[@happyheatherh.513]

1st to view, cool!

[@TheBoredPirate]

Yes you are! I appreciate that a lot❤️🏴‍☠️🌸

[@wendysmith4437]

Could u do me a favor and send me some of that Sea glass so I can make some necklaces

[@TheBoredPirate]

Sure thing! My sales page is Facebook.com/SunsOutTonguesOut

[@e-nglish635]

How can this glass cost so much? Ok, marbles are so precious? Or you are just exaggerating the value, it’s a play upon words…As a child I remember collecting a lot of glass on the beaches and then threw everything away - it’s worthless. It’s just broken glass, garbage. Nobody needs it at least in my country. I’m so much surprised: imagine someone finds old trash in the street and considers it valuable.

[@TheBoredPirate]

It's worth quite a bit actually. The ocean took our trash and turned it into jewels. You'd be surprised at what rare colors sell for. They're not easy to find