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Pirates

Pirates have been robbing and pillaging since ancient times. Some better known pirates are Blackbeard, Jose Gaspar, Sir Francis Drake, Henry Morgan and Captain William Kidd. Although piracy was in its hay day between the 17th and 19th centuries, it is still being battled against today.

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What is a good sentence for maritime?

Grampa had wonderful black and white photos from his days of navy service which he dontated to the maritime museum.

What was blackbeard's nickname?

Blackbeard is his nickname. His real name is Edward Teach

Did Pirates eat Jerky?

Caribbean Pirate's carried dried meats now called Jerky. It was salted and dried by the Sun. "Pirate Jerky"

Where does the name buccaneer come from?

they were named after the buccan Indians which hung out in the great plains in 1500s and stole travelers things

What actors and actresses appeared in Long John Silver - 1954?

The cast of Long John Silver - 1954 includes: Harvey Adams as Sir Henry Strong Tony Arpino as Mendoza pirate Jeffrey Bradley John Brunskill as Old Stringley Syd Chambers as Ned Shill Elwin Daniel as Dodd Perch (dying pirate) Frants Folmer as Sentry Henry Gilbert as Billy Bowlegs Connie Gilchrist as Purity Pinker Fred Goddard Harry Hambleton as Big Eric Kevin Healy Billy Kay as Ironhand Vladislaus Leonidis John Llewellyn Nicki Martino as Barmaid Charles McCallum as Old naval officer Don McNiven as Sgt. Cover Robert Newton as Long John Silver John Pooley as Young naval officer Eric Reiman as Lanky pirate Thora Smith as Elizabeth Strong Muriel Steinbeck as Lady Strong Hans Stern as Reverend Monaster Rod Taylor as Israel Hands Kit Taylor as Jim Hawkins Grant Taylor as Patch Al Thomas as Mendoza pirate Owen Weingott Valerie Windus as Girl with Billy Bowlegs James Workman

What was Calico Jack's treasure?

Calico Jack Rackham, an infamous pirate from the early 18th century, is often associated with the romanticized notion of treasure, but he didn't have a specific treasure that is historically documented. His notoriety primarily comes from his colorful life, his ship, and his crew, including the famous female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. While he engaged in plundering, much of his wealth was likely spent or lost before his capture in 1720. Ultimately, the allure of Calico Jack's treasure lies more in pirate legend than in tangible riches.

What exactly is the Pirate Bay?

Pirate Bay, or commonly abbreviated as TPB, is a website that hosts file sharing for movies, games, applications, and more. It was founded in 2001 by a Swedish organization against copyright.

What were the names of blackbeards crew?

Israil,Tair,Moses,Shelah,Adam,Job,John,Josh,Taalib,Shaheem & Shaheed AND THE BOSS OF ALL WAS Edward Teach

Do pirates ever get seasick?

Pirates mainly got sesick during their first few trips to sea and in their first major storm.

What did Henry Morgan look like?

Henry Morgan looked like pirate. Henry Morgan had very dark brown hair. He also had tiny eyes and a tiny mouth. Henry his hear was very long and curly. The pirate had a beard and a moustache. The colour of the moustache and the beard where also dark brown.

Why does captain flint bury the treasure instead of keeping it with him?

Cause he's a freaking idiot who thinks everyone respects his property and he'll live forever so he can get it whenever he wants. Believe me; I've read the book.

How long did the pirates live?

Pirates, like other people of their time, had varying life spans influenced by factors such as health, diet, and the dangers of their lifestyle. Many pirates faced violent deaths due to battles, executions, or shipwrecks, leading to a shorter average lifespan, often in their late 20s to early 40s. However, some pirates did live longer if they retired from their life at sea and managed to avoid violent encounters. Overall, the life expectancy of pirates was significantly lower than the general population of their era.

How were the Barbary Pirates a threat to American security was posed by their activities?

The Barbary Pirates were attacking our shipping in the Mediterranean, enslaving our crews, demanding tribute (payment) for passage, and all sorts of other vile things. The Barbary Pirates were the lowest form of dirtbags ever to go to sea, and earned their demise.

What type of cannons do pirates use today?

Modern day pirates typically use rifles, machine guns, and RPGs.