Great Ships: The Pirate Ships

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooa7kCt8NyM (Links to an external site.)

The Golden Age of Piracy time index 9:44 to 43:55

• Pirate flags are also known as the “Jolly Roger.” According to the documentary, what is considered to be the origin story of this nickname?
• How were pirate captains usually chosen?
• According to the documentary, was “walking the plank” a common occurrence?
• How successful was Captain Kidd as a pirate? What was his ultimate fate?
• How many bullet wounds and stab wounds was Blackbeard’s body found to have had? How much of a reward did Robert Maynard receive for killing the dreaded pirate Blackbeard?
• How many ships did Bartholomew Roberts capture in his pirate career?
• What was Bartholomew Robert’s ultimate fate?