0
What did the skull and bones symbol mean in Britain in the early 1600s?
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Today the black flag with skull-and-crossbones has been the stereotypical image of a pirate flag. However, real pirate flags were much more diverse in appearance and varied from individual pirate to pirate. Commonly known as the "Jolly Roger", the sight of the black flag hoisted on an approaching ship often caused enough fear in the targeted ship's crew that it was often reason enough for an immediate surrender to the pirates. Contrary to modern belief, the pirate's black flag generally only began widespread use in the late 1600's and early 1700's. Previous to this, pirates as a whole flew several different type of flags, ranging from standard national flags to solid colors (generally red or black.)
* http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/lennon/897/flags.html
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Which island was acquired by the Dutch in the early 1600s?
YCZFHJKLK23456789
What important events happened in the early 1600s?
American colonization began to pick up.
A member of a puritan separatist sect that left England in the early 1600s to settle in America?
Pilgrims
What did British colonies do in the early 1600s?
will you help me crystal. Plymouth and massachusets
What typically happened to african workers in the early 1600s?
Persecuted for taking jobs away from other immigrants
How long did Britain rule America?
America was part of the British Empire for 174 years, between the early 1600s and 1781.
In what century Jews have been banned from Britain?
Jews were expelled from England in 1290 and were only allowed to return in the early 1600s.
Did The Portuguese have a monopoly over trade in Asia in the early 1600s?
it is false because they had a trade over the mayas in the early 1600s
Did they have scones in the medieval times?
Yes, Scones were eaten in the 1600s. In fact, they were invented in the early 1600s.
Which island was acquired by the Dutch in the early 1600s?
YCZFHJKLK23456789
What year did Champlain sail the St Lawrence?
Early 1600s
When was Massachusetts start?
on either the late 1600s or the early 1700s
What are the sports that Europeans play?
They played cricket in the early 1600s
What age can a boy or girl marry in the 1600s?
As early as 15.
Who marked the southern border of colonial France in the early 1600s?
Penis
When did Henry Hudson explore the east coast?
in the early 1600s I believe
When did the lipan apaches come to Texas?
They came to Texas in the early 1600s
