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Those who conduct acts of piracy are called pirates, and vessels used for piracy are called pirate ships. The earliest documented instances of piracy were in the 14th century BC, when the Sea Peoples , a group of ocean raiders, attacked the ships of the Aegean and Mediterranean civilisations.
Most pirates in this era were of Welsh, English, Dutch, Irish, and French origin. Many pirates came from poorer urban areas in search of a way to make money and of reprieve. London in particular was known for high unemployment, crowding, and poverty which drove people to piracy. Piracy also offered power and quick riches. [citation needed]
Woodes Rogers, privateer turned pirate hunter noted a drink called "flip". Flip consisted of rum, beer, and sugar, served warm, often in a tin can. Another popular drink was punch. Different versions were made depending on what ingredients were available. One rum version was called "bumboe."
Many slaves turned pirate "secured" a position of leadership or prestige on pirating vessels, like that of Captain. [41] The pirate Black Caesar, who served onboard the Queen Anne's Revenge under Blackbeard, was one of the best known slave pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy, being mentioned in the 1724 work A General History of the Pyrates ...
The pirates ran their affairs using what was called the pirate code, which was the basis of their claim that their rule of New Providence constituted a kind of republic. [13] According to the code, the pirates ran their ships democratically, sharing plunder equally and selecting and deposing their captains by popular vote. [14]
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When the real pirates of yore first landed on America’s shores in the 1600s, little did they know ...
Often called "Captain Crackers" or "Old Captain Cracker," he is best known for his actions against the English Royal African Company and for his brief involvement with Bartholomew Roberts. Francois Le Sage: d. 1694 1682–1694 France or Netherlands Pirate and buccaneer active in the Caribbean and off the coast of Africa.
Sometimes the buccaneers held more or less regular commissions as privateers, and they always preyed upon the Spaniards; but often they became mere pirates and plundered any nation. [2] As a rule, the buccaneers called themselves privateers, and many sailed under the protection of a letter of marque granted by British, French or Dutch authorities.