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In search of pirate gold . Mrs Dillingham , the well known yachting woman , who has fitted out and is leading an expedition to search for Captain Henry Morgan ' s pirate treasure , supposed to have been buried somewhere on the Gulf of Honduras , in the Caribbean Sea . 6 November 1924 Stock Photo

RM2BWB74N–In search of pirate gold . Mrs Dillingham , the well known yachting woman , who has fitted out and is leading an expedition to search for Captain Henry Morgan ' s pirate treasure , supposed to have been buried somewhere on the Gulf of Honduras , in the Caribbean Sea . 6 November 1924

RMHRP368–Howell Davis, Welsh Pirate

English: A cartoon of the American magazin Life by William H. Walker depicting Wilhelm II of Germany and a soldier of the Entente. It is a reference to the well known cartoon Dropping the Pilot of John Teniel. Deutsch: Eine Karikatur aus der amerikanischen Zeitschrift Life von William H. Walker, die Kaiser Wilhelm II. und einen Soldaten der Entente zeigt. Sie ist eine Referenz auf die bekannte Karikatur Dropping the Pilot (Der Lotse geht von Bord) von John Teniel. 26 December 1918 39 Dropping the pirate William H Walker 1918 Stock Photo

RMP6F01W–English: A cartoon of the American magazin Life by William H. Walker depicting Wilhelm II of Germany and a soldier of the Entente. It is a reference to the well known cartoon Dropping the Pilot of John Teniel. Deutsch: Eine Karikatur aus der amerikanischen Zeitschrift Life von William H. Walker, die Kaiser Wilhelm II. und einen Soldaten der Entente zeigt. Sie ist eine Referenz auf die bekannte Karikatur Dropping the Pilot (Der Lotse geht von Bord) von John Teniel. 26 December 1918 39 Dropping the pirate William H Walker 1918

Picture of well-known British pirate Henry Morgan from the book of 1678 Stock Photo

RFBMB6PG–Picture of well-known British pirate Henry Morgan from the book of 1678

Cheshire, UK. 15th July 2018. Members of the Liverpool Pirate Brethern, nowadays simply known as The Pirate Bretheren, entertained an appreciative audience with gentle demonstrations of sword fighting as well as flintlock, blunderbuss and small canon firing. The 2018 Northwich River Festival, organised by the Northwich Rotary Club, is the second staging of the event following its launch in 2017. Credit: Joseph Clemson, JY News Images/Alamy Stock Photo

RMP97D05–Cheshire, UK. 15th July 2018. Members of the Liverpool Pirate Brethern, nowadays simply known as The Pirate Bretheren, entertained an appreciative audience with gentle demonstrations of sword fighting as well as flintlock, blunderbuss and small canon firing. The 2018 Northwich River Festival, organised by the Northwich Rotary Club, is the second staging of the event following its launch in 2017. Credit: Joseph Clemson, JY News Images/Alamy

The British Admiral's attack on the Borneo pirates, 1845. View of a battle between warships '...Agincourt, Vestal, Daedalus, Wolverine, Cruiser, and Vixen...under the command of Sir Thomas Cochrane, Rear-Admiral, and Commander in Chief, and the fort of Sheriff Osman, a well known daring Arab pirate, whose terrible piracies have paralysed the commerce of the seas round...Borneo...It is to be hoped, that the severe lesson they have received will for a time intimidate the pirates of Borneo; but nothing short of a European settlement...will effectually drive the pirates from their present haunts. Stock Photo

RM2E2JBXP–The British Admiral's attack on the Borneo pirates, 1845. View of a battle between warships '...Agincourt, Vestal, Daedalus, Wolverine, Cruiser, and Vixen...under the command of Sir Thomas Cochrane, Rear-Admiral, and Commander in Chief, and the fort of Sheriff Osman, a well known daring Arab pirate, whose terrible piracies have paralysed the commerce of the seas round...Borneo...It is to be hoped, that the severe lesson they have received will for a time intimidate the pirates of Borneo; but nothing short of a European settlement...will effectually drive the pirates from their present haunts.

China / Japan: Li Jun (Konkoryu Rishun), one of the 'One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Water Margin'. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1863), 1827-1830. Water Margin (known in Chinese as Shuihu Zhuan, sometimes abbreviated to Shuihu), also known as Suikoden in Japanese, as well as Outlaws of the Marsh, Tale of the Marshes, All Men Are Brothers, Men of the Marshes, or The Marshes of Mount Liang, is a 14th century novel and one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Attributed to Shi Nai'an and written in vernacular Chinese. Stock Photo

RM2B023F4–China / Japan: Li Jun (Konkoryu Rishun), one of the 'One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Water Margin'. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1863), 1827-1830. Water Margin (known in Chinese as Shuihu Zhuan, sometimes abbreviated to Shuihu), also known as Suikoden in Japanese, as well as Outlaws of the Marsh, Tale of the Marshes, All Men Are Brothers, Men of the Marshes, or The Marshes of Mount Liang, is a 14th century novel and one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. Attributed to Shi Nai'an and written in vernacular Chinese.

Jean Bart, Flemish sailor, served the French crown as naval commander and privateer. JB: 21 October 1651 – 27 April 1702. After a drawing by A Bouchette. Illustrates well known incident when Bart noticed his son turned pale as round-shot (ammunition) whistled through the rigging and the father ordered him to be lashed to the mast. Son was aged 14. Stock Photo

RMHWRE5H–Jean Bart, Flemish sailor, served the French crown as naval commander and privateer. JB: 21 October 1651 – 27 April 1702. After a drawing by A Bouchette. Illustrates well known incident when Bart noticed his son turned pale as round-shot (ammunition) whistled through the rigging and the father ordered him to be lashed to the mast. Son was aged 14.

Sir Francis Drake, circa 1540 - 1596, an English sailor, pirate, explorer, Vice Admiral and the first English circumnavigator Stock Photo

RMDGTPCT–Sir Francis Drake, circa 1540 - 1596, an English sailor, pirate, explorer, Vice Admiral and the first English circumnavigator

Canadian singer-songwriter Coeur de pirate performs on stage in Montreal. Quebec,Canada Stock Photo

RF2JP0MH1–Canadian singer-songwriter Coeur de pirate performs on stage in Montreal. Quebec,Canada

The French privateer Jean Bart recruiting soldiers in Dunkirk, France. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1894 Stock Photo

RM2CB7CB9–The French privateer Jean Bart recruiting soldiers in Dunkirk, France. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1894

$Juan José Padilla is a Spanish torero ('bullfighter') at Plaza de Toros México. He became a matador de toros, 'killer of bulls’, when he was 21 years old. On October 7, 2011 he was gored by a bull in Zaragoza, almost dying from his injuries. From a single horn wound through his skull, he suffered multiple fractures to both jaw and skull, facial paralysis, loss of hearing in his right ear and of sight in his left eye. Five months later in March 2012, he returned to the bullring with an eyepatch - gaining the nickname 'The Pirate'. Stock Photo$

RMT0DJYG–Juan José Padilla is a Spanish torero ('bullfighter') at Plaza de Toros México. He became a matador de toros, 'killer of bulls’, when he was 21 years old. On October 7, 2011 he was gored by a bull in Zaragoza, almost dying from his injuries. From a single horn wound through his skull, he suffered multiple fractures to both jaw and skull, facial paralysis, loss of hearing in his right ear and of sight in his left eye. Five months later in March 2012, he returned to the bullring with an eyepatch - gaining the nickname 'The Pirate'.

RF2JP0MA9–Canadian singer-songwriter Coeur de pirate performs on stage in Montreal. Quebec,Canada

$Juan José Padilla is a Spanish torero ('bullfighter') at Plaza de Toros México. He became a matador de toros, 'killer of bulls’, when he was 21 years old. On October 7, 2011 he was gored by a bull in Zaragoza, almost dying from his injuries. From a single horn wound through his skull, he suffered multiple fractures to both jaw and skull, facial paralysis, loss of hearing in his right ear and of sight in his left eye. Five months later in March 2012, he returned to the bullring with an eyepatch - gaining the nickname 'The Pirate'. Stock Photo$

RMT0DK6C–Juan José Padilla is a Spanish torero ('bullfighter') at Plaza de Toros México. He became a matador de toros, 'killer of bulls’, when he was 21 years old. On October 7, 2011 he was gored by a bull in Zaragoza, almost dying from his injuries. From a single horn wound through his skull, he suffered multiple fractures to both jaw and skull, facial paralysis, loss of hearing in his right ear and of sight in his left eye. Five months later in March 2012, he returned to the bullring with an eyepatch - gaining the nickname 'The Pirate'.

Actor Fernandel on board the Virginie in film Stock Photo

RME0T0GC–Actor Fernandel on board the Virginie in film

Carnival, Cathedral and group of friends in disguise, Cadiz, Region of Andalusia, Spain, Europe Stock Photo

RMKK0RR4–Carnival, Cathedral and group of friends in disguise, Cadiz, Region of Andalusia, Spain, Europe

. The pirate, and The three cutters. n. Is it not so, my men ? continued he, appealing to the crew. Yes ; either take us safe in, or—overboard,replied several. I do not mind that threat, my lads, repliedHawkhurst; you have all known me as a goodman and true, and its not likely that I shalldesert you now. Well, since your captain therecannot save you, I suppose I must: but, ex-claimed he, looking about him, hows this ?Why, we are out of the passage already. Yes—and whether we can get into it again I cannotteU. We are not out of the passage, said Cain;you know we are not. Well, then, if the capt Stock Photo

RM2AG2GG3–. The pirate, and The three cutters. n. Is it not so, my men ? continued he, appealing to the crew. Yes ; either take us safe in, or—overboard,replied several. I do not mind that threat, my lads, repliedHawkhurst; you have all known me as a goodman and true, and its not likely that I shalldesert you now. Well, since your captain therecannot save you, I suppose I must: but, ex-claimed he, looking about him, hows this ?Why, we are out of the passage already. Yes—and whether we can get into it again I cannotteU. We are not out of the passage, said Cain;you know we are not. Well, then, if the capt

Klaus Stoertebeker monument, HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany, Europe Stock Photo

RMC09W2F–Klaus Stoertebeker monument, HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Sculpture of Sir Francis Drake, 1540-1596, in the Temple of British Worthies, 18th century, Stowe garden landscape, Stowe, Buck Stock Photo

RMBF56CN–Sculpture of Sir Francis Drake, 1540-1596, in the Temple of British Worthies, 18th century, Stowe garden landscape, Stowe, Buck

Colorized engraving of Stede Bonnet from 'A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pirates', 1725 edition. Stede Bonnet (1688 - December 10,1718) was an English pirate born in Barbados. He was nicknamed 'the gentleman pirate', Stock Photo

RMG16ER3–Colorized engraving of Stede Bonnet from 'A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pirates', 1725 edition. Stede Bonnet (1688 - December 10,1718) was an English pirate born in Barbados. He was nicknamed 'the gentleman pirate',

Statue of Stoertebeker, Grosser Grasbrook street, Hafencity, Hamburg Stock Photo

RMDEYJ85–Statue of Stoertebeker, Grosser Grasbrook street, Hafencity, Hamburg

RM2CB7CBC–The French privateer Jean Bart recruiting soldiers in Dunkirk, France. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1894

Portrait of Charles René Gaston Gustave de Raousset-Boulbon (1817 – 1854) was a French adventurer, filibuster, businessman, pirate and theorist of colonialism. Count de Raousset-Boulbon, shot in Mexico in 1854, drawing by Edouard Riou (1833-1900) Travel in Mexico, 1854-1855 by Ernest Vigneaux. Le Tour du Monde 1862 Stock Photo

RM2Y04FNM–Portrait of Charles René Gaston Gustave de Raousset-Boulbon (1817 – 1854) was a French adventurer, filibuster, businessman, pirate and theorist of colonialism. Count de Raousset-Boulbon, shot in Mexico in 1854, drawing by Edouard Riou (1833-1900) Travel in Mexico, 1854-1855 by Ernest Vigneaux. Le Tour du Monde 1862

. The century illustrated monthly magazine . •AEWHVJiJuLt B^^MAN?. (DRAWN BY ARTHUR J. GOODMAN AFTER A PHOTOGRAPH BY SARONY.) Vol. XXXIX.—2. THE A UTOBIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH JEFFERSON. the juvenile supernumerary ranks. This little fellowwas the grandson of the great comedian of the samename, and is the third Joseph Jefferson known toour stage. He was born at Philadelphia, February20, 1829. I remember this circumstance quite well —not the birth, but the combat. Young Tituswas attired as an American sailor, I beingdressed to represent a Greek pirate. I wasmuch smaller than my antagonist, but as the Stock Photo

RM2CE6FCN–. The century illustrated monthly magazine . •AEWHVJiJuLt B^^MAN?. (DRAWN BY ARTHUR J. GOODMAN AFTER A PHOTOGRAPH BY SARONY.) Vol. XXXIX.—2. THE A UTOBIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH JEFFERSON. the juvenile supernumerary ranks. This little fellowwas the grandson of the great comedian of the samename, and is the third Joseph Jefferson known toour stage. He was born at Philadelphia, February20, 1829. I remember this circumstance quite well —not the birth, but the combat. Young Tituswas attired as an American sailor, I beingdressed to represent a Greek pirate. I wasmuch smaller than my antagonist, but as the

Color enhanced engraving of Blackbeard from 'A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pirates', 1736 edition. Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated arou Stock Photo

RMG16EPX–Color enhanced engraving of Blackbeard from 'A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pirates', 1736 edition. Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated arou

RMDEYJ88–Statue of Stoertebeker, Grosser Grasbrook street, Hafencity, Hamburg

RM2XGAF81–Portrait of Charles René Gaston Gustave de Raousset-Boulbon (1817 – 1854) was a French adventurer, filibuster, businessman, pirate and theorist of colonialism. Count de Raousset-Boulbon, shot in Mexico in 1854, drawing by Edouard Riou (1833-1900) Travel in Mexico, 1854-1855 by Ernest Vigneaux. Le Tour du Monde 1862

RM2E3C33E–The French privateer Jean Bart recruiting soldiers in Dunkirk, France. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1894

RM2CE6EF0–. The century illustrated monthly magazine . •AEWHVJiJuLt B^^MAN?. (DRAWN BY ARTHUR J. GOODMAN AFTER A PHOTOGRAPH BY SARONY.) Vol. XXXIX.—2. THE A UTOBIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH JEFFERSON. the juvenile supernumerary ranks. This little fellowwas the grandson of the great comedian of the samename, and is the third Joseph Jefferson known toour stage. He was born at Philadelphia, February20, 1829. I remember this circumstance quite well —not the birth, but the combat. Young Tituswas attired as an American sailor, I beingdressed to represent a Greek pirate. I wasmuch smaller than my antagonist, but as the

RMG16EPW–Color enhanced engraving of Blackbeard from 'A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pirates', 1736 edition. Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated arou

RM2E3C33G–The French privateer Jean Bart recruiting soldiers in Dunkirk, France. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1894

RMG16EPR–Color enhanced engraving of Blackbeard from 'A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pirates', 1736 edition. Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated arou

Color enhanced portrait drawing of Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, a notorious English pirate. Blackbeard operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American colonies. He was a sailor on privateer shi Stock Photo

RMG16ER1–Color enhanced portrait drawing of Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, a notorious English pirate. Blackbeard operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American colonies. He was a sailor on privateer shi

Engraving of Blackbeard's severed head from The Pirates Own Book, 1837. Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American colonies. Stock Photo

RMG15N66–Engraving of Blackbeard's severed head from The Pirates Own Book, 1837. Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American colonies.

John Rackham (December 27, 1682 - November 18, 1720), commonly known as Calico Jack, was an English pirate captain operating in the Bahamas and in Cuba during the early 18th century. He is most remembered for two things: the design of his Jolly Roger flag Stock Photo

RMG15N6C–John Rackham (December 27, 1682 - November 18, 1720), commonly known as Calico Jack, was an English pirate captain operating in the Bahamas and in Cuba during the early 18th century. He is most remembered for two things: the design of his Jolly Roger flag

Colorized engraving of Blackbeard's severed head from The Pirates Own Book, 1837. Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American Stock Photo

RMG16ER2–Colorized engraving of Blackbeard's severed head from The Pirates Own Book, 1837. Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American

Colorized artwork of Howell Davis (1690 - June 19, 1719), a Welsh pirate. His pirate career lasted only 11 months. In July 1718 the slave ship Cadogan, on which he was serving as a mate, was captured by the pirate Edward England and he was asked to join. Stock Photo

RMG16ER4–Colorized artwork of Howell Davis (1690 - June 19, 1719), a Welsh pirate. His pirate career lasted only 11 months. In July 1718 the slave ship Cadogan, on which he was serving as a mate, was captured by the pirate Edward England and he was asked to join.

Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American colonies. He was a sailor on privateer ships during Queen Anne's War. By war's en Stock Photo

RMG15TED–Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American colonies. He was a sailor on privateer ships during Queen Anne's War. By war's en

RMG16EPY–Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American colonies. He was a sailor on privateer ships during Queen Anne's War. By war's en

RMG15N65–Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American colonies. He was a sailor on privateer ships during Queen Anne's War. By war's en

RMG16ER0–Edward Teach (1680 - November 22, 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of the American colonies. He was a sailor on privateer ships during Queen Anne's War. By war's en

Anne Bonny, 18th Century Pirate Stock Photo

RMHRHE93–Anne Bonny, 18th Century Pirate

William 'Captain' Kidd, Scottish Pirate Stock Photo

RMHRNTN2–William 'Captain' Kidd, Scottish Pirate

RMHRNTN1–William 'Captain' Kidd, Scottish Pirate

Blackbeard, Edward Teach, English Pirate Stock Photo

RMHRNTMX–Blackbeard, Edward Teach, English Pirate

RMHRNTMW–Blackbeard, Edward Teach, English Pirate

Charles Gibbs, American Pirate Stock Photo

RMHRNRMF–Charles Gibbs, American Pirate

Francois L'Ollonais, French Pirate Stock Photo

RMHRNTN6–Francois L'Ollonais, French Pirate

RMHRNTN3–Francois L'Ollonais, French Pirate

Pirate Party on Ocracoke, 18th Century Stock Photo

RMHRNTMP–Pirate Party on Ocracoke, 18th Century

Henry 'Long Ben' Every, English Pirate Stock Photo

RMHRNTN0–Henry 'Long Ben' Every, English Pirate

Edward England (birth name Edward Seegar) was an African coast and Indian Ocean pirate captain. Born in Ireland, he made his way to Jamaica, became a mate on a sloop and was captured by the pirate Christopher Winter and forced to join the crew. He became Stock Photo

RMG15N69–Edward England (birth name Edward Seegar) was an African coast and Indian Ocean pirate captain. Born in Ireland, he made his way to Jamaica, became a mate on a sloop and was captured by the pirate Christopher Winter and forced to join the crew. He became

Charles Vane (1680 - March 29, 1721) was an English pirate who preyed upon English and French shipping. His pirate career lasted from 1716 - 1719. He was among the pirate captains who operated out of the notorious base at New Providence in the Bahamas aft Stock Photo

RMG15TER–Charles Vane (1680 - March 29, 1721) was an English pirate who preyed upon English and French shipping. His pirate career lasted from 1716 - 1719. He was among the pirate captains who operated out of the notorious base at New Providence in the Bahamas aft

Anne Bonny (1702-1782) was an Irish woman who became a famous female pirate, operating in the Caribbean. She was a red-haired beauty and considered a good catch. She married a poor sailor and small-time pirate named James Bonny and the wound up in the Bah Stock Photo

RMG15FN5–Anne Bonny (1702-1782) was an Irish woman who became a famous female pirate, operating in the Caribbean. She was a red-haired beauty and considered a good catch. She married a poor sailor and small-time pirate named James Bonny and the wound up in the Bah

RMG15FN2–Anne Bonny (1702-1782) was an Irish woman who became a famous female pirate, operating in the Caribbean. She was a red-haired beauty and considered a good catch. She married a poor sailor and small-time pirate named James Bonny and the wound up in the Bah

Engraving of Bonnet from A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates, 1725 edition. Stede Bonnet (1688 - December 10,1718) was an English pirate born in Barbados. He was nicknamed 'the gentleman pirate', because he had be Stock Photo

RMG15N68–Engraving of Bonnet from A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates, 1725 edition. Stede Bonnet (1688 - December 10,1718) was an English pirate born in Barbados. He was nicknamed 'the gentleman pirate', because he had be

Roche Braziliano (1630 - disappeared 1671) was a Dutch pirate. His pirate career lasted from 1654 until his disappearance around 1671. Historians believe he was born as Gerrit Gerritszoon and that he and his parents moved to Dutch-controlled Brazil. He wa Stock Photo

RMG15N64–Roche Braziliano (1630 - disappeared 1671) was a Dutch pirate. His pirate career lasted from 1654 until his disappearance around 1671. Historians believe he was born as Gerrit Gerritszoon and that he and his parents moved to Dutch-controlled Brazil. He wa

Bartholomew Roberts (1682-1722) was a Welsh pirate who raided ships off America and West Africa between 1719 and 1722. He was the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy, as measured by vessels captured, taking over 470 prizes in his career. He Stock Photo

RMG15N6D–Bartholomew Roberts (1682-1722) was a Welsh pirate who raided ships off America and West Africa between 1719 and 1722. He was the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy, as measured by vessels captured, taking over 470 prizes in his career. He

RMG15N6E–Bartholomew Roberts (1682-1722) was a Welsh pirate who raided ships off America and West Africa between 1719 and 1722. He was the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy, as measured by vessels captured, taking over 470 prizes in his career. He

Entitled: The Hanging of Major Stede Bonnet,engraving from A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates, 1725 edition. Stede Bonnet (1688 - December 10,1718) was an English pirate born in Barbados. He was nicknamed 'the ge Stock Photo

RMG15TEE–Entitled: The Hanging of Major Stede Bonnet,engraving from A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates, 1725 edition. Stede Bonnet (1688 - December 10,1718) was an English pirate born in Barbados. He was nicknamed 'the ge

Howell Davis (1690 - June 19, 1719) was a Welsh pirate. His pirate career lasted only 11 months. In July 1718 the slave ship Cadogan, on which he was serving as a mate, was captured by the pirate Edward England and he was asked to join. He crossed the Atl Stock Photo

RMG15TEG–Howell Davis (1690 - June 19, 1719) was a Welsh pirate. His pirate career lasted only 11 months. In July 1718 the slave ship Cadogan, on which he was serving as a mate, was captured by the pirate Edward England and he was asked to join. He crossed the Atl

Henry Every (August 23, 1659 - after 1696) was an English pirate who operated in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans in the mid-1690s. He was one of the few major pirate captains to retire with his loot without being arrested or killed in battle. He was one of Stock Photo

RMG15TEM–Henry Every (August 23, 1659 - after 1696) was an English pirate who operated in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans in the mid-1690s. He was one of the few major pirate captains to retire with his loot without being arrested or killed in battle. He was one of

Awilda as depicted in The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. In Gesta Danorum (Deeds of the Danes), Siward, (Sywardus, Synardus), was an ancient king in Gotaland, who had a daughter named Awilda, who became a legendary Viking pirate. To protect his daug Stock Photo

RMG15N63–Awilda as depicted in The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. In Gesta Danorum (Deeds of the Danes), Siward, (Sywardus, Synardus), was an ancient king in Gotaland, who had a daughter named Awilda, who became a legendary Viking pirate. To protect his daug

Mary Read (1680/1690-1721) was an English pirate. She is remembered as one of only two women (her comrade, Anne Bonny, was the other) known to have been convicted of piracy during the early 18th century, at the height of the Golden Age of Piracy. Read's m Stock Photo

RMG15FJ8–Mary Read (1680/1690-1721) was an English pirate. She is remembered as one of only two women (her comrade, Anne Bonny, was the other) known to have been convicted of piracy during the early 18th century, at the height of the Golden Age of Piracy. Read's m

Bartholomew Roberts' crew drinking rum at the Calabar River in West Africa. Bartholomew Roberts (1682-1722) was a Welsh pirate who raided ships off America and West Africa between 1719 and 1722. He was the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Pirac Stock Photo

RMG15M4G–Bartholomew Roberts' crew drinking rum at the Calabar River in West Africa. Bartholomew Roberts (1682-1722) was a Welsh pirate who raided ships off America and West Africa between 1719 and 1722. He was the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Pirac

Mary Read and Anne Bonny are shown at the time of their capture, still fighting though most of the pirates have fled below. Mary Read (1680/1690-1721) was an English pirate. She is remembered as one of only two women (her comrade, Anne Bonny, was the othe Stock Photo

RMG15M41–Mary Read and Anne Bonny are shown at the time of their capture, still fighting though most of the pirates have fled below. Mary Read (1680/1690-1721) was an English pirate. She is remembered as one of only two women (her comrade, Anne Bonny, was the othe