Piracy in the British Virgin Islands — was prevalent during the so called golden era of piracy. Privateering was also widely practised in the jurisdiction throughout frequent colonial wars, not least by emancipated slaves who, with in preference to back breaking labour in the fields… … Wikipedia
1715 in piracy — See also 1714 in piracy, other events in 1715, 1716 in piracy, and Timeline of piracy. EventsCaribbean Sea* Undated Henry Jennings and five vessels (including Charles Vane) attack Spanish salvage teams recovering the remains of the 1714 Spanish… … Wikipedia
1717 in piracy — See also : 1716 in piracy, other events in 1717, 1718 in piracy, and Timeline of piracy. EventsCaribbean Sea*January HMS Scarborough bombards and destroys several pirate vessels careening on St. Croix, stranding the pirate crew. *Late February… … Wikipedia
Golden Age of Piracy — The Golden Age of Piracy is the common designation given the period roughly spanning from the 1650s to the 1720s. The decade of 1715–1725 experienced a substantial increase in the number of pirates operating throughout the Caribbean, the American … Wikipedia
Timeline of piracy — This is a timeline of the history of piracy. *1300 BC The Tyrrhenians and the Thracians were in control of pirate activity near the Roman Empire *1620s: 1620 1621 1622 1623 1624 1625 1626 1627 1628 1629 *1630s: 1630 1631 1632 1633 1634 1635 1636… … Wikipedia
Charles Vane — Not to be confused with Charles Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry. Charles Vane c.1680 – March 29, 1721 An early 18th century engraving of Charles Vane Type Pir … Wikipedia
Barbe Noire — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Barbe Noire (homonymie). Edward Teach Illustration de … Wikipédia en Français
Treasure Island — For other uses, see Treasure Island (disambiguation). Treasure Island … Wikipedia
Olivier Levasseur — (1688 or 1690 – 7 July 1730), was a pirate, nicknamed La Buse or La Bouche (The Buzzard) in his early days, called thus because of the speed and ruthlessness with which he always attacked his enemies. History Olivier Levasseur Born at Calais… … Wikipedia
Miguel Henríquez — Miguel Henriquez Capt. Miguel Henriquez Nickname Captain of the Seas and Land … Wikipedia
