The Real Quirks Of The Golden Age Of Pirates

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.

Fun Facts

Fun Fact

Pirate health insurance: In 1680, a pirate who lost a right arm was paid 600 pieces of eight from the crew's common fund.

Quizzes

Quiz

Who held the power to veto a pirate captain's decisions during daily operations?

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Which of these activities was strictly banned on Bartholomew Roberts's pirate ship to prevent fights?

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What was the written contract of rules that every pirate had to sign before joining a crew?

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How did pirate crews traditionally choose their captains during the Golden Age of Pirates?

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What was the standard pirate punishment for stealing from another crew member?

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At what time were candles and lights ordered to be extinguished on Bartholomew Roberts's ship?

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How much compensation did a pirate receive for losing a right arm under late 17th-century codes?

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Under 17th-century pirate codes, how many pieces of eight did a pirate receive for losing an eye?

Glosario

Glossary

articles (noun plural)
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.

Gossip

Gossip

Which pirate code rule is hardest to follow?

Videos

misslily The rule of equal shares

misslily The democratic vote on pirate ships

misslily The original workers compensation

misslily The strict rules of shipboard conduct