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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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How did pirate arabella drummond die?
Pirate Arabella Drummond, also known as "the lady pirate," is a historical figure surrounded by myth and legend. Reports of her death vary, with some accounts suggesting she was captured and executed, while others imply she may have died in battle or from illness. The exact details of her demise remain unclear due to the lack of reliable historical records. Ultimately, her story exemplifies the intrigue and mystery surrounding many figures from the Golden Age of Piracy.
What US ship was captured when battling the Barbary Pirates?
The Philadelphia ran aground in the harbor of Tripoli and was captured. It had been sent by Jefferson in the first Barbary War. He had refused to pay any more tribute to the pirates and in May 1801 the pasha of Tripoli declared war on the US. The congress never issued an official declaration of war, but Jefferson sent a squadron to the coast of North Africa to deal with the pirates. In Feb. of 1804 Lt. Stephen Decatur of the US Navy managed to sail into Tripoli and recapture of the Philadelphia. He burned the ship so the pirates couldn't use it and in doing so became a naval legend. The captain of the Philadelphia was eventually set free and later went on the greatness in the navy. This was William Bainbridge and in April 09 when the navy moved against the pirates off the coast of Africa it was on the USS Bainbridge named in his honor. He would be proud to know this.
What pet did the pirates prefer?
Back in those days, there were no freezers or cooling refrigerators to preserve food so there was an area in the ship to gather live animals for consumption. They were not kept as pets. There is always the figure of the parrot giving company to the pirates.
Her first marriage, it was to a man named Fleming. Her second, the name is unknown.
Who was the first pirate crew?
ahmed gees sufaan-casy ahmed-gonsalves sulimen meer tamid suhil Ronnie gillet pikie najeeb baluach marleys haaraan faucher-wynter and there captians name was john privvet the true pikie they started out in 1897 on october 17th and they raped many men but hated women they were the first gays
Is captain William Lubber a real Pirate Hunter?
Yes, he hunted the "Terror of the Sea" Arrabella Drummond. Lover of Edward Teach, or more famously known as Black Beard.
Actually he's a fictional character. The last name Lubber is a nautical term short for landlubber, which means inexperienced sailor. It's kind of a little joke.
Drummond is meant in reference to Blackbeard. Pirates changed their surnames to protect their families reputations. It's claimed that Blackbeard's real last name is Drummond.
According to Pirate's Hold, the Helmsman steers the ship.
Who was sent by the us to bring an end to the attacks by the Barbary pirates?
President Thomas Jefferson sent the United States Marines to quell the piracy in 1801-1805. The second war was in 1815, when James Madison sent them back. They were led by Richard Dale the first time, and Stephen Decatur, Jr. the second time.
How many yards could a pirate cannon fire?
Certainly not more than one hundred with efficacy. There may be an historical account of the the earning of the nickname "Old Ironsides", which would give an estimation of cannons of the 1800s capabilities.
Why are all pirates flags different?
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.
Why did the pirates say 'scurvy dogs'?
Accusing somebody of having scurvy would mean that they are weakened by vitamin C deficiency from being at sea without fresh vegetables or citrus fruit. One of the symptoms is that your teeth loosen up and fall out. Calling a person a dog is a general term of abuse implying that he has the morals of a canine. Put them together and you have a made-for-movies insult that the censors will allow. Aargh.
"Calico Jack" Rackham died by hanging. His ship, along with two female pirates, was captured off Jamaica in 1720, and all male crew members were hung on November 27.
