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Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by ship or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable goods. Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, and vessels used for piracy are called pirate ships.
List of pirates. This is a list of known pirates, buccaneers, corsairs, privateers, river pirates, and others involved in piracy and piracy-related activities. This list includes both captains and prominent crew members. For a list of female pirates, see women in piracy. For pirates of fiction or myth, see list of fictional pirates .
NameLifeYears Active1516–15761540s1340–14081380sfl. 14481432–14481480–1551Dec 30, 2021 · Learn about the history, culture, and legends of the pirates who plundered the Caribbean Sea from 1690 to 1730. Explore articles, videos, images, and definitions of pirate terms and expressions.
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- Were the Pirates of the Caribbean based on real pirates?The Hollywood film series the Pirates of the Caribbean has many characters based on real pirates who plundered the Caribbean from 1690 to 1730 duri...
- Was Jack Sparrow a real pirate?There was no historical pirate called Jack Sparrow but some aspects of his appearance, character, and behaviour can be traced to many different rea...
- Pirates Rarely Buried Treasure. Some pirates buried treasure—most notably Captain William Kidd, who was at the time heading to New York to turn himself in and try to clear his name—but most never did.
- Their Careers Didn't Last Long. Most pirates didn’t last very long. It was a tough line of work: many were killed or injured in battle or in fights amongst themselves, and medical facilities were usually non-existent.
- They Had Rules and Regulations. If all you ever did was watch pirate movies, you’d think that being a pirate was easy: no rules other than to attack rich Spanish galleons, drink rum and swing around in the rigging.
- They Didn't Walk the Plank. Sorry, but this one is another myth. There are a couple of tales of pirates walking the plank well after the “Golden Age” ended, but little evidence to suggest that this was a common punishment before then.
Sep 19, 2012 · Learn about the lives and exploits of eight notorious pirates who roved the high seas, from the Barbary Coast brothers to Madame Cheng. Discover how they became pirates, what they did, and how they met their ends.
Jul 2, 2020 · By María Lara Martínez. July 02, 2020. • 15 min read. Pirate ships, treasure maps, and bottles of rum are just a few of the things that come to mind when thinking of pirates. These popular...
