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Sailors-are men or women at sea with no desire if you will to steal plunder or bury anything well they don't do that anyway. Pirates these are the men/women that steal plunder burn raid destroy and do all that to gain a name and a reputation of infame for themselves. The line is fine though.
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Which central American country was founded by shipwrecked sailors?
Belize in central America was founded by ship wrecked sailors and pirates. They made groups and bands and harassed Spanish ships in the Bay of Honduras, carrying gold, silver and other valuables to earn their livelihood.
Barbary coast pirates?
"Barbary Coast Pirates" are paramilitary Tunisian. Algerian and Moroccan sailors. under general protection of the Ottoman Empire, the term itself is an intentionally degrading name given to those poor brave souls..obviously by Westerners. Western history exploits the tales about the "barbaric pirates" who appeared to attack merchant ships and sometimes even the escorting nayvies of these countries. While it is true that native Barbary Coast sailors attacked Western ships, the real question to ask here is why they did that ! BARBARY COAST SAILORS WERE MERELY TRYİNG TO CREATE A BLOCKADE TO STOP THE LUCRATIVE SLAVE RUNNİNG ROUTES OF WESTERN NATİONS (What else do you think Westerners could have been after, around Barbary Coast, at the time).
What did pirates do long ago?
Long ago, pirates were sailors who engaged in acts of robbery and violence at sea. They would attack and plunder other ships, looting valuable cargo such as gold, silver, and spices. Some pirates also targeted coastal towns and settlements, pillaging and terrorizing the local inhabitants.
What country kidnapped American sailors to work on their ships between 1803 and 1812?
britian
Why did the US go to war with the barbary pirates?
The Barbary Pirates required that all nations whose ships sailed the Mediterranean pay a protection fee. Jefferson was very hesitant to continue doing this. "Tribute or war is the usual alternative of these Barbary Pirates. Why not build a navy and decide on war?" he had said. Finally in 1801, the pasha of Tripoli had had enough and ordered the flagpole of the American consulate chopped down, clearly declaring war.
Are there pirates in Indonisa?
No, Indonisa had sailors, not pirates
Why do pirates use spyglasses?
The same what sailors use as telescopes. The words are the same (Within reason). Sailors are not pirates.
The ratio of sailors to pirates was 7 to 2. If there were 44 pirates how many sailors were there?
154 sailors. 7:2=x:44 44/2=22 7x22=154
Who lives in a ship?
Sailors , pirates , fishermen and others.
Why were there so many pirates in the caribbean sea?
After Columbus' discovery of the new world, there were many gods being transported between the colonies and Europe. So the pirates, who were usually former sailors, plundered them.
Did sailors and pirates get along?
No, pirates would plunder and steal from anyone on "their" waters. They got along with no one.
What other persuasive techniques does Silver use to bring regular sailors over to the pirates side?
What other persuasive techniques does Silver use to bring the regular sailors over to the pirates' side?
Why did ancient Greek sailors have difficulties?
No engines, bad weather, pirates.
What other persuasive techniques does Silver use to bring the regular sailors over to the pirates' side?
What other persuasive techniques does Silver use to bring the regular sailors over to the pirates' side?
Which letter do sailors like most of all?
Pirates like the letter R, while sailors in general love the C.
What did phillip and henrik like to play in The Cay?
They like to play with the black sailors that put cargo on the ship. They play by pretending the sailors were pirates and that Phillip and Henrik were protecting the island.
What is a 'cutlass'?
A type of curved sword used by most sailors, including pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries.
