Charles Vane had a really bad run of luck. His crew mutinies and sets him adrift. He survives only to be shipwrecked. Again, he survives, but is captured and tried for piracy.
Pirate ships did have rules. They also had some interesting punishments if you broke the rules. Sabrina and her parrot, Doozer, have details in today's virtual tour. Ok, Sabrina tries to explain while Doozer interrupts.