The Gentleman Pirate Escapes

We left Stede Bonnet languishing in custody. Today, we find out how he escapes... and how his third Charleston visit ends.

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Stede Bonnet Returns to Charleston

The Gentleman Pirate, Stede Bonnet, goes looking for Black Beard. He ends up in the Cape Fear River, where he is found by pirate hunter Col. William Rhett. Battle ensues. The pirates lose that battle and are taken to Charleston to face trial.

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Black Beard and the Gentleman Pirate

Eric continues the story of Black Beard by explaining how he formed an "alliance" with the Gentleman Pirate.

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Charleston Pirate Hangings

Between 1717 and 1718, Charles Towne hanged 51 pirates including Stede Bonnet and the crew of Richard Worley.

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