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- Piracy - Wikipedia
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
- Pirates, Privateers, Corsairs, Buccaneers: What’s the Difference?
Pirate is the most general of the four terms Originating with the Greek peiratēs, meaning brigand, it can be applied to a wide range of nautical misbehavior, including coastal raiding and intercepting ships on high seas
- 10 most notorious pirates in history | Live Science
As a pirate, Bellamy captured 53 ships, including the Whydah Gally, a slave ship carrying a fortune in gold, silver and other goods
- 10 Facts About Pirates and What They Do - ThoughtCo
Sailors were underpaid, routinely cheated of their wages, beaten at the slightest provocation, and often forced to serve It should surprise no one that many would willingly choose the more humane and democratic life on board a pirate vessel
- The History of Pirates: From Ancient Sea Peoples to the Golden Age
For black people, in particular, pirate ships were the only environment in which they could earn money, power, and freedom Of the 10,000 or so pirates that existed during the Golden Age, roughly one-third were former slaves
- Pirates! An Extensive Illustrated History of Piracy
Whether you're eager to learn more about the notorious pirate captains, wish to discover the secrets of pirate ships, or simply want to delve deeper into the fascinating world of maritime history, our website is a treasure trove waiting to be explored
- History of pirates: the Golden Age of Piracy - Royal Museums Greenwich
Becoming a pirate was a risky decision – it could mean death However, the rewards were potentially far greater than other forms of work at sea A life of piracy might also offer freedom from the harsh discipline of a life in the Royal Navy or the hard work and poor pay of merchant shipping
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