1700 in piracy

1700 in piracy

"See also" 1699 in piracy, other events in 1700, 1701 in piracy, and Timeline of piracy.

Events

Africa

*July 18 - In the Cape Verde islands, Emanuel Wynn's pirate ship engages and escapes "HMS Poole" under Capt. John Cranby; this is the first recorded piratical use of the skull and crossbones flag.

Indian Ocean

* Undated - John Bowen's pirates cruise off Malabar and capture several ships including an East Indiaman. William Beavis in the East Indiaman "Albemarle" repulses a subsequent attack by Bowen's men. Bowen's ship, the "Speaker", is wrecked later in the year.

Births

Deaths


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