FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — A Fernandina Beach landmark could soon destined for Davey Jones locker - or at least a museum.

City leaders are considering a proposal to move Peg Leg Pete into the Amelia Island Museum and put a new pirate statue in his place.

There was always going to be the debate of new versus old when it comes to replacing a fixture like Peg Leg Pete, but arguably the biggest drama with this statue is the treasure that lies within.

"I don't really want to touch it," said Edward Bouknight while walking his dog by the statue. "It might be cursed or something. Pirate cursed."

Peg Leg Pete landed in downtown Fernandina Beach back in 1978 and has swashbuckled his way to his fair share of fans.

"I think they should preserve it right here and leave it right here for everyone to

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