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N45 AB.CDE W75 FG.HIJ
A – Dutch pirate and privateer active off New England and Newfoundland, and in the Caribbean. His and other pirates' dealings with Rhode Island's governors nearly led to the colony losing its charter. DR of first and last name
B – Known as “The Navigator”, he was the first man to intentionally circumnavigate the globe, also raided numerous Spanish towns and ships in the New World. DR of first and last name
C – By 1690, he was a highly successful privateer, commissioned to protect English interests in North America and the West Indies. This "Captain" was later denounced as a pirate, though and hanged in 1701. His exploits became a popular subject of works of fiction and the belief that he had left buried treasure contributed to his legend. DR of first and last name
D - With his fearsome appearance (and famous nickname), he is often credited as the source of the stereotypical image of a pirate. He began his pirate career as the first officer of Buccaneer-turned-pirate Captain Benjamin Hornigold of the Mary Anne. DR of first and last name
E - A well-known female historical figure in 16’th-century Irish history. She is often referred to as "The Pirate Queen". Ottawa pub namesake! DR first and last name and subtract 2
F - English privateer and later a pirate in the early 17’th century. By 1602, he had become a highly successful privateer, commissioned to protect English interests in Newfoundland. DR of first and last name and add 2
G – Another Englishman who lived and pirated in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland - notably around the Colony of Avalon (now Ferryland), captured by Sir John Eliot in 1623. DR of first and last name and subtract 4
H - Known as “___ the Exterminator”, he was a French buccaneer. One of the most violent buccaneers active against the Spanish during the mid-17’th century. DR of first and last name and subtract 1
I – Pirated roughly between 1682 and 1720. Earned his nickname "Calico Jack" for the colourful calico clothes that he wore. DR of first and last name and add 2
J – Had been a Mayor of Dartmouth and a Member of Parliament, he operated as a pirate in the English Channel in the 1380’s. DR of first and last name
Long may your big jib draw!