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Scurvy is caused by lack of vitamin C. Vitamin C is found in fresh fruit and vegetables, which is a problem on sea voyages as fresh food does not keep. Any long sea voyage could lead to scurvy, unless the pirates were drinking lime/lemon juice, or were keeping mostly to the coastline (so they could stop off often for supplies).
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∙ 11y agoThey go on a private island with a bunch of turtles and they sing songs about beer and women..,. THEN eat a pickle.. wait 3 days and them they go kiss their true love. THEN they are scurvy..
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∙ 14y agoYes. Scurvy was common disease among pirates. Even in the 20th century, in WW I, a lot of soldiers were affected.
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What illness were pirates famous for?
scurvy !
Why do pirates call people scurvy dogs?
The people might have scurvy and they are dirty like a dog
What were the dangers of the slave voyages?
Scurvy, pirates, and vampires
Can any disease be caused by a lack of 'fresh' fruit and vegetables?
Scurvy is caused by lack of vegetables.
What problems pirates would face?
A common problem pirates and other sailors would face was scurvy. Scurvy results from a deficiency in vitamin C. Pirates often faced this disease because they were aboard ships longer then fresh fruit or vegetables would last.
What type of people are prone to scurvy?
mostly elderly people or achoholics get scurvy. Also people who live in not very developed countries such as Africa, can get scurvy because of all the famines there.
What ilnesses did the pirates get?
pirates could get a nasty disease called scurvy. it is caused by low vitamin c. oranges are rich in vitamin c .
How did scurvy start?
Egyptians have recorded its symptoms as early as 1550 BC
What diseases did pirates suffer from?
Scurvy. And other diseases that regular people suffer from.
What is a better costume - a pirate or a cowboy?
CowboySo true! pirates are scurvy ridden & uncleanly, cowboys are awesome
Where to find lowther's brandy on pirates rule the Caribbean game?
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Where to find Lowther's brandy on pirates?
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