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The Jolly Roger, a.k.a. skull and crossbones, is the name generally given to all pirate flags. However, different pirates flew different flags. Pirate flags were used to wage psychological warfare on their enemies. Pirate flags were designed to threaten, intimidate and spread fear & dread amongst all that encountered the pirate. A pirate flag's history was an important element in building the fearsome reputation of the pirate vessel. Many pirate flags had a red or black background. The flag was often embellished with threatening symbols, such as a skull, bones, skeleton, cutlass and hourglass.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoArrgh, that'd be the Jolly Roger, me hearty! The Jolly Roger is the name generally given to all pirate flags. However, the Jolly Roger was a specific flag. It had a black background and was embellished with a skull. Below the skull were two crossbones. Different pirates flew different flags. Pirate flags were used to wage 'Psychological warfare' on their enemies. Pirate flags were designed to threaten, intimidate and spread fear & dread amongst all that encountered the pirate. A pirate flag's history was an important element in building the fearsome reputation of the pirate vessels. Many pirate flags had a red or black background. The flag was often embellished with threatening symbols, such as a skull, bones, skeleton, cutlass and hourglass
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∙ 6y agoJolly Roger is one, and black flag is another. There may be more.
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∙ 6y agoIt is a 'Jolly Roger', though there was nothing jolly about pirate!
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Where does a pirate flag hang on what part of the ship?
Sky deck
What does red flag signify for pirate ship?
No quarter is given to attacked ship. Everyone is to be killed.
Where can I find a pirate flag?
You can find a pirate flag for a miniature ship model at many online stores. I suggest www.amazon.com or www.elizabethan-era.org.uk/pirate-flags.htm to find more information.
What is the skull and crossbones on a pirate ship called?
The Jolly Roger.
What did a red flag on a pirate ship mean?
No mercy for the opposing ship, all would be killed in battle.
What is a 'yellow jacket' in pirate terms?
a yellow flag that warned of illness on the ship
What is the name of the back of the pirate ship?
the bow
What is the name of the pirate's flag showing the skull and crossbones?
The Jolly Roger or the Death Flag.
What is the name of the flag on the ship?
Arrgh, that'd be the Jolly Roger, me hearty! The Jolly Roger is the name generally given to all pirate flags. However, the Jolly Roger was a specific flag. It had a black background and was embellished with a skull. Below the skull were two crossbones. Different pirates flew different flags. Pirate flags were used to wage 'Psychological warfare' on their enemies. Pirate flags were designed to threaten, intimidate and spread fear & dread amongst all that encountered the pirate. A pirate flag's history was an important element in building the fearsome reputation of the pirate vessels. Many pirate flags had a red or black background. The flag was often embellished with threatening symbols, such as a skull, bones, skeleton, cutlass and hourglass
What was the name of Blackbeard's pirate ship?
shiver me booty
What could a pirate ship's name be?
The hissing serpant
What is the name of greybeard the pirate's ship?
the saucy sue
