Famous Pirates in History

Ever heard of a pirate? Maybe we thought it was just fantasy, but here a little I want to introduce some of the pirate captain who had triumphed in the golden era. In the years 1600-1700. They had triumphed in the 7 oceans, spreading terror and plunder merchant ships colonialists. They are famous pirate of his time and provide plenty of inspiration to the present.

1. Henry Morgan, The King of All Pirates

 

Henry Morgan or Morgan "the terrible" is one of the most k ejam of pirates, with courage, brutality, and intelligence, making him the most feared and revered pirate of all time.
Hendry had been a privateer WelshAdmiral and, perhaps also one of the famous and successful of the privateers from Wales. Privateers is an individual or a private warship authorized by a state government with a letter of marque to attack foreign shipping. Privateers were part of naval warfare from several countries from the 16th to the 19th century.


2. Bartholomew Roberts, "Great Pirate Roberts" - Black Bart
 

Bartholomew Roberts, referred to as the "Great Pirate Roberts", exploring the sea in the early eighteenth century. He explored the coasts of North America and South America.Roberts known to save so much hatred for people on the island of Martinique and Barbados, so he created a black flag to illustrate it. He was a great success pirate during the Golden Age of Piracy. He captured more ships than some of the best pirates of this era, such as Blackbeard or Captain Kidd. He is thought to have captured over 470 ships. At the end of his life Captain Roberts was killed by grapeshot (a type of ship cannon) about it, when he stood on the deck. After that he was buried in the sea by the crew of his ship by wrapping using sails.

The death of Roberts' shocked the world of pirates, as well as the British Navy. Local traders and civilians think even if he was invincible, and some considered him a hero. Roberts death is regarded by many as the end of history that this Golden Age of Piracy.

3. William Kidd - "Captain Kidd"
 

At first Kidd is a sailor who recruited the British monarchy to crush the pirates. Kidd was equipped with the legendary ship the Adventure Galley. The ships are equipped with 34 cannons and capable of carrying 80 crew, but then Captain Kidd turned pirate Bringas, this story emerged after Britain accused of hijacking ships Kid.

Quedagh Merchant is a great treasure ships of 400 tons of pern ah take the privilege by Kidd, on the ship there are lots of Satin, Gold, Muslins, Silver and some merchandise from the East Indies. This made him become one of the pirates who have the most treasure.

4. Edward "Blackbeard" Teach

 

Edward "Blackbeard" Teach was undoubtedly one of the most feared pirates and most hated of all time. With a terrible stature, bushy black beard that almost covered the entire face. He is a British pirate who operated in the West Indies and the east coast of America in the early 18th century. He has called pride ship, Queen Anne's Revenge.

Edward was always known to carry two swords, numerous knives and pistols as a weapon. He has seized more than 40 merchant ships in the Caribbean. He also did not hesitate to kill his prisoners.

5. Anne Bonny

     


Anne Bonny was one of two women who became pirates. Toughness and prowess no doubt because he joined the pirate Jolly rogger, one group of pirates who are very respected. In the soccer world terjangnya pirate he duet with her ​​fellow women is Mary Read. In order to join the trip Rackham, Anne disguised as a man. Although a woman, but she also followed the war and other activities should a man. Even the crews Rackham "The Revenge" honor Anne Bonny.

6. John Rackham - "Calico Jack" 
 



 
Calico Jack is a British pirate captain who operated in the Bahamas in the early 18th century. Jack is famous for his story that has two female crew (Mary Read and Anne Bonny girlfriend) is not unusual at that time and created an image that is the head of the pirate flag skull with crossed swords, later became the inspiration for the story of other pirates.
Calico Jack and his crew have hijacked the "Kingston", a Jamaican ship and eventually became their flagship vessel. Then he conquered in some areas of the West Indies, taking some of the big ships in the Bermuda area. Calico Jack is also regarded as the inspiration of the character of Jack Sparow. Besides, he also has the first ship of Jack Sparow, Black Pearl. 




7. Olivier Levasseur - The Buzzard
 

Olivier Levasseur, nicknamed La Buse or Bouche (The Buzzard), this nickname because of his speed and silence in musuh2nya finish. At first he became a naval officer after receiving a military education. After the Spanish war (1701-1714) ended he was ordered to go home with his ship, but instead he joined Benjamin Hornigold is a pirate organization in 1716. Levasseur proved himself a good leader on the ship, although he has a scar on one eye that limits his vision.

In 1720, one of his eyes had become totally blind, so he started wearing an eye patch, which arise in the future if every pirate allegations identical to use one eye patch.

Peak was when he robbed the Portuguese-owned ships Galeon Nostra Senhora do Cabo is filled with valuable items contained. When the booty is divided, each pirate receive at least £ 50,000 guinea gold (adjusted for inflation for 2008: £ 7,500,000), and each got 42 diamonds. Levasseur then divide the remaining gold, silver, and other objects, while Levasseur himself taking a gold cross.

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