Pirate democracy and codes
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Master of The golden age of pirates
misslily Pirate democracy and codes
We vote for the captain, we sign on the line, if we lose a limb we're getting paid in gold!
misslily Pirate loot was divided using a strict fractional system to ensure every crew member received a fair portion of the plunder.
misslily Pirate codes outlined specific financial payouts for crew members who lost limbs or eyes in the line of duty.
Pirate health insurance: In 1680, a pirate who lost a right arm was paid 600 pieces of eight from the crew's common fund.
The specific clauses, rules, or provisions governing a formal written agreement. In 1721, Bartholomew Roberts's crew signed these rules to establish a democratic governance system at sea.
Which of these activities was strictly banned on Bartholomew Roberts's pirate ship to prevent fights?
What was the written contract of rules that every pirate had to sign before joining a crew?
How did pirate crews traditionally choose their captains during the Golden Age of Pirates?
At what time were candles and lights ordered to be extinguished on Bartholomew Roberts's ship?
How much compensation did a pirate receive for losing a right arm under late 17th-century codes?