History
The History of Piracy on the High Seas
Did you know that one of the most notorious pirate havens during the Golden Age of Piracy was the small, tropical island of Nassau in the Bahamas?
In the early 18th century, Nassau became a bustling hub for pirates due to its strategic location near busy shipping lanes and its lack of strong governmental control.
This made it the perfect spot for pirates to rest, refit their ships, and trade their plunder.
The island’s natural harbor offered safe anchorage, while its proximity to major trade routes of the time allowed pirates to easily intercept merchant ships.
At its peak, Nassau was home to infamous pirate figures like Charles Vane, Blackbeard, and “Calico” Jack Rackham.
This pirate republic even had the audacity to declare its own code of conduct and establish a sort of anarchic self-government, making it a fascinating chapter in the history of piracy on the high seas.
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