Anne Bonny:
Anne Bonny was a strong, independent woman, who was way ahead of her time. 18th century, was still a time when man made all-important decisions, a time when women did not have many rights. In this men's world, it was hard for Anne Bonny to become an equal crewmember and a respected pirate.
She was born in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland in 1697. She was the illegitimate daughter of lawyer William Cormac and his servant woman, Marry Brennan. William's wife made his adultery public, so after losing his reputation, William with his new wife and newborn child decided to leave Ireland and start again in the New World. They settled in Charlston, South Carolina.
When she was sixteen years old, she fell in love with small-time pirate, James Bonny, who just wanted her estate. Her father was against their relationship, but she was stubborn and married him. James took his wife to the New Providence, pirate's hideout. He had hard time supporting her, and in the end, he became a pirate informer for the governor,Woodes Rogers. Anne was disappointed, because she had made many pirate friends.
She ran away with "Calico" Jack Rackham.
Anne and Calico Jack:
Calico Jack Rackam was a typical small-time pirate who usually attacked coastal shipping. He was not very successful as a pirate, but he knew how to spend money with style. When Rackam found out that she was pregnant, he left her on Cuba to deliver the baby. After few months, she returned to Rackam's ship, but now infamous Mary Reade was also on board. It did not take long for the two girls to become good friends.
The End of Anne:
In October 1720, Captain Barnet, ex-pirate, now commander of British Navy attacked Rackam's anchored ship "Revenge". Almost the entire Rackam's crew was drunk. They were celebrating all night, because they managed to capture a Spanish commercial ship. The fight was short because, only Mary and Anne resisted.
The crew of "Revenge" was taken to Port Royal to stand trial. The trial was a big sensation, because the background of the female prisoners was reviled. Anne and Mary were women who escaped from traditional restrictions and in their own way, fought for equality between men and women.
Everybody was found guilty for the crime of piracy. The sentence was death by hanging. However, Anne and Bonny were spared, because they claimed to be pregnant.
Mary died in a Jamaican prison from fever, but the fate of Anne Bonny is unknown.
The Cache:
The cache is a small treasure chest on the trunk of a gnarled, dead tree that is still standing upright. It about 50-60 feet East of GZ. There is a little hike down to the location, be mindful of the people that could be around. Be mindful of the foliage. The treasure must be kept hidden lest those unruly types plunder the plunder.