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Let's solve the treasure map step by step using the grid coordinates.

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Step 1: Understand the Grid

The map uses a coordinate system where:
- The horizontal axis (columns) is labeled with letters from A to Q (left to right).
- The vertical axis (rows) is labeled with numbers from 1 to 8 (bottom to top).

So, each location is identified by a letter-number pair, like H6, where:
- H = column
- 6 = row

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Step 2: Identify the Coordinates of Each Landmark

We are asked to find the coordinates for:

1. Treasure Chest 🏴‍☠️
- Located at L7
- So, (L7)

2. Pirate (Blind Pete) 🤡
- Located at J5
- So, (J5)

3. Skull & Crossbones (Grave of Blind Pete) 💀
- Located at C4
- So, (C4)

4. Hut / House 🏠
- Located at N6
- So, (N6)

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Step 3: Answer the Instructions

Now let’s follow the tasks:

#### ✔ Put an X on the grave of 'Blind Pete' (H6)
- Wait! The grave is actually at C4, not H6.
- But the instruction says: *"Put an X on the grave of 'Blind Pete' (H6)"*
- This seems to be a mistake — H6 is not the grave.

But looking at the map:
- The skull and crossbones (grave) is at C4
- There is no skull at H6 — instead, H6 is just empty land.

So likely, the instruction meant to say "C4", or perhaps it's asking us to place an X at H6 regardless?

Wait — let's read carefully:

> "Put an X on the grave of 'Blind Pete' (H6)"

This means: the grave is at H6, but visually, the skull is at C4.

But wait — look again: Is there a skull at H6?

No. The skull is at C4.

But the pirate (Blind Pete) is at J5.

Hmm — maybe the grave is at H6, even if not shown? Or is it a typo?

Wait — the instruction says: “Put an X on the grave of ‘Blind Pete’ (H6)”

So we are told that Blind Pete’s grave is at H6, so we should put an X at H6.

Even though there is no skull there, the task says to mark H6 as the grave.

So:
✔ Place an X at H6

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#### ✔ Plant a flag at O5

We need to mark O5 with a flag.

- Column O, Row 5 → That’s O5
- Currently, there’s nothing there — just water and island edge.

So, plant a flag at O5 — mark it.

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#### ✔ Where is the pirate ship?

Look at the map — the pirate ship is in the top-right corner, outside the island, in the sea.

It is located at:
- Column Q, Row 7
- So, (Q7)

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✔ Final Answers:

Now fill in the blanks:

> What are the coordinates for Treasure Island?
>
> 🧱 ( L7 )
> 🤡 ( J5 )
> 💀 ( C4 )
> 🏠 ( N6 )
>
> Put an X on the grave of 'Blind Pete' (H6) → ✔ Mark H6 with an X
> Plant a flag (O5) → ✔ Mark O5 with a flag
> Where is the pirate ship? (Q7)

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✔ Summary:

| Symbol | Location | Coordinates |
|-------|--------|------------|
| Treasure Chest | L7 | (L7) |
| Pirate (Blind Pete) | J5 | (J5) |
| Grave (Skull) | C4 | (C4) |
| Hut | N6 | (N6) |
| Pirate Ship | Q7 | (Q7) |

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✔ Final Answer:

> 🧱 ( L7 )
> 🤡 ( J5 )
> 💀 ( C4 )
> 🏠 ( N6 )
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> Put an X at H6
> Plant a flag at O5
> Pirate ship is at (Q7)

✔ All done!