anne bonne- his lover; mary read- anne's friend
Two female pirates were part of John Rackham's pirate crew. Anne Bonny and Mary Read
Anne Bonny and Mary Read
Mary Read and Anne Bonny
Anne Bonny and Mary Read
John Rackham was an English pirate who sailed in the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy from the years 1650 to 1725. The names of John's female pirate crew are Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
One of the things she did was kill her own crew of pirates and burn their ship.
Female pirates mainly wore men's clothing because women and children were not allowed on pirate ships. Many women went to follow their husbands. Some occasionally wore dresses or revealed themselves to the crew and then dressed like a women.
The number of pirates on a crew varied widely depending on the ship and time period, but typical pirate crews could range from a dozen members to over a hundred. Smaller ships, like sloops, might have around 20-50 pirates, while larger vessels, such as frigates, could accommodate 100 or more. Crews often fluctuated due to battles, desertions, and recruitment. Ultimately, the size of a pirate crew was influenced by the ship's capacity and the operational goals of the pirates.
Many cases any surivors were either ransomed, given the option to join the Pirate Crew, or executed.
the leader of a pirate crew was called the captain
Mary Read and Anne Bonny
Charlotte Badger became a pirate after fleeing her life in England, where she faced challenges as a woman in a male-dominated society. In the early 19th century, she joined a whaling ship, and when it was captured by pirates, she chose to join their crew rather than return to her previous life. Her adventurous spirit and willingness to embrace the pirate lifestyle allowed her to carve out a unique place in maritime history. Ultimately, she became one of the few known female pirates of her time.