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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.
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English: Bartholomew Roberts' final pirate flag, described as "a black flag, having a white skeleton in it". Date: 28 November 2024: ... Bartholomew Roberts; Metadata.
John Bartholomew Roberts, better known as Black Bart, was born in Wales around 1682. ... He was known for his menacing flags and success in pillaging over 400 ships. ... Captain William Kidd, born ...
English: Jolly Roger pirate flag of Bartholomew Roberts, as described by William Matthew: "A Death's Head and an arm with a cutlass." Used in the battle of the harbour of Trepassey. Used in the battle of the harbour of Trepassey.
English: Jolly Roger pirate flag of Bartholomew Roberts, as described in the Boston Gazette, 22nd August 1720 as "a Black Flag with Death's head and a cutlass in it". One of several flags Roberts flew.
English: Jolly Roger pirate flag of Bartholomew Roberts, as described in Johnson's General History: "The Flag had a Death in it, with an Hour-Glass in one Hand, and cross Bones in the other, a Dart by it, and underneath a Heart dropping three Drops of Blood." One of several flags Roberts flew.
English: Jolly Roger pirate flag of Bartholomew Roberts, as described in the Boston Gazette, 22nd August 1720 as "a Black Flag with Death's head and a cutlass in it". One of several flags Roberts flew.