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Bartholomew Roberts (17 May 1682 – 10 February 1722), born John Roberts, was a Welsh pirate who was, measured by vessels captured, the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. [2] During his piratical career, he took over 400 prize ships, although most were mere fishing boats. [3][4] Roberts raided ships off the Americas and the ...
Roberts was the most successful pirate of the Golden Age; he captured well over 400 vessels ranging from small fishing boats to large frigates.In April 1721, Roberts, later known as "Black Bart", was sailing the coast of Martinique when he came across a French frigate of fifty-two guns and captured her.
Thomas Anstis. Thomas Anstis (died April 1723) was an early 18th-century pirate, who served under Captain Howell Davis and Captain Bartholomew Roberts, before setting up on his own account, raiding shipping on the eastern coast of the American colonies and in the Caribbean during what is often referred to as the "Golden Age of Piracy".
February 26 - Two pirate ships commanded by Bartholomew Roberts and Montigny la Palisse are attacked near Barbados by local ships and driven away with heavy casualties. March - Two sloops sent from Martinique to capture Roberts and his men arrive too late to capture the pirates, who have sailed northward. Roberts adopts a new flag threatening ...
104 of Roberts' pirates are executed or killed by the Vice Admiralty Court: [7] 52 crew members, including Christopher Moody, Israel Hynde (or Israel Hands), are executed by hanging on April 3-20 at Cape Coast Castle. [6] 15 crew members die of wounds en route to Cape Coast Castle. 4 crew members die in the castle dungeons while awaiting trial ...
Pirate. Known for. Captaining two of Bartholomew Roberts’ prize ships. Piratical career. Commands. Little Ranger. Battles/wars. Battle of Cape Lopez. James Skyrme ( fl. 1720 - died March 1722, last name occasionally Skyrm) was a Welsh pirate best known for Captaining two of Bartholomew Roberts ’ prize ships .
Years active. 1720–1721. Known for. His association with Bartholomew Roberts. Piratical career. Commands. Sea King. Montigny La Palisse ( fl. 1720–1721) was a French pirate best known for his association with Bartholomew Roberts .
Johnny Kidd & the Pirates. Johnny Kidd & the Pirates (known simply as The Pirates after their reunion) were an English rock band led by singer/songwriter Johnny Kidd. Their musical journey spanned from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s, during which they achieved considerable success with hit songs like "Shakin' All Over" and "Please Don't Touch".