PIRATES AROUND THE WORLD

BY DNAA Pirates 1. WAS THE MOST FEARED PIRATE OF ALL. BLACKBEARD (AKA EDWARD TEACH) WAS KNOWN AS THE MOST TERRIFYING PIRATE IN THE WORLD. BEFORE CAPTURING A SHIP HE WOULD WEAVE HEMP INTO HIS This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA BEARD AND LIGHT IT ON FIRE— AN INTIMIDATION TACTIC THAT MADE HIM LOOK DEMONIC. YIKES! THAT WOULD SCARE US, TOO. FLAGS

The pirate flag was not flown at all times . Pirate ships would fly flags of 0ther nations to trick incoming vessels, and when the ships were close enough, only then would the crew raise their Jolly Rogger as a warning to surrender. Queen Anne’s Revenge

The Queen Anne's Revenge was a massive pirate ship commanded by Edward "Blackbeard" Teach in 1717-18. Originally a French slaving vessel that Blackbeard captured and modified, it was one of the most formidable pirate ships ever, carrying 40 cannons and enough room for plenty of men and loot. The Wreck of the Queen Anne’s Revenge

In 1996, a shipwreck believed to be that of the Queen Anne's Revenge was discovered off of . For 15 years it was excavated and studied, and in 2011 it was confirmed to be Blackbeard's ship. The shipwreck has yielded many interesting artifacts, including weapons, cannons, medical gear and a massive anchor.

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ITS ORIGINAL TITLE WAS "THE SEA COOK." The name refers to Long John , who serves as the cook aboard the . It was an indication, no doubt, of stevenson’s pReoccupAtion with his charming pirate, and an acknowledgment of the chARActeR’s pARAdoxicAl nAtuRe (the title of cook was oddly humanizing foR A villAin). stevenson’s publisheR convinced him to change the name, and it first appeared to readers as : Or the of the Hispaniola. The End

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