Bessiecrosbyinteractive2023-05-20T09:12:40+00:00 Bessie Perhaps the most famous Great Lakes Monster, Bessie has been sighted in Lake Erie since 1817. Bessie is a snake-like creature with a head that resembles a dragon. She is grayish in color and is reported to be 30 to 40 feet long. Explore Even More At Mystery Town, USA! The real treasure is knowing where you are going! Maps were more precious than gold and silver to pirates. Pirate Treasure Fact #1 The skull and crossbones flag flying atop of a pirate ship is called a Jolly Roger. Pirate Treasure Fact #2