He was killed after a standoff on the inland waters of North Carolina
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| THE PIRATES LIFE FOR ME | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Edward Teach AKA BLACKBEARD Perhaps the most famous Buccaneer of all time. He left a legacy of fear in many a ships Captain. And his Pirating career only lasted a mere 2 years (1716-1718). He was killed after a standoff on the inland waters of North Carolina |
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| The Flag of Blackbeard sure to strike fear in the heart of any sailor | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Colors of "Calico" Jack Rackham. Also an Englishman, he was active in the Caribbean Sea from 1718 through 1720. Like Blackbeard, he was captured and beheaded, but didn't put up nearly the fight. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Note the man laying in the sand in the background. He obviously knew too much. Most likely, the exact spot where the treasure was to be buried. | ||||||||||||||||||||