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Pirates liked treasure because it was worth something. They could use this treasure to trade or keep for selfish reasons.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoThey do find treasure but not in the way they say in books. They steal it from other ship that are sailing on any open water their on
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∙ 12y agoHeres a wild stab in the dark. To get rich possibly?
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∙ 11y agoTo make money. What else?
(in reality, today's pirates don't collect treasure, they capture ships and the crew and demand a ransom. not nearly as awesome as your stereotypical pirate)
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∙ 10y agoAfter kidnapping the sailors, the pirates did steal the cargo that contained food stuffs like sugar and rice.
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Why do pirates steal gold and treasure?
They are thieves and criminals, gold and treasure are valuable.
In 1609 did the Dutch pirates steal spanish gold?
Yes
Did pirates steal flour?
They stole everything, mainly gold.
Do pirates steal ships?
it is what pirates do
Why did pirates steal?
Stealing brought the pirates emotion, adventure, and it was the easiest way to survive. Gold, silver, precious stones were exciting to them.
What kind of things did blackbeard do as a pirate?
steal gold? fight other pirates? read maps?
Did pirates steal bronze and silver?
yes :pirates took everything that had value.That means silver,Gold,And Everything else including ships.
On pirates online can you steal ships?
No you cannot steal ships on Pirates Online.
What are pirates in movies about?
Pirates in movies are generally portrayed as criminals at sea who board ships and steal gold for their own gains. They have appeared in numerous movies over the last 50 years.
How did Elizabeth 1 queen of England help to weaken Spain?
by sending se dog (pirates) to steal good and gold from Spain
What do pirates do best?
steal booty.
What is a sentence for pirates?
The pirates sailed the oceans looking for a ship to attack and steal from.
