Hey Joe Posted November 22, 2012 Normally I read the 'On This Day' section of Wikipedia, it's a good way to stay brushed up on history and whatnot. Anyway, like the title says, Blackbeard was killed in battle on this day (November 22nd) in 1718. I thought you scurvy sea dogs might be interested. This is the link to the Wikipedia article here. Blackbeard and JFK on the same day? Some connection perhaps? I wonder if Oliver Stone knows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimmbeard Posted November 22, 2012 I'm not really sure if I should praise him or not, since he was a bad man I suppose. But as a pirate fan, may his soul rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey Joe Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) I'm not really sure if I should praise him or not, since he was a bad man I suppose. But as a pirate fan, may his soul rest in peace. There's some interesting reading in that Wikipedia article about the perceptions of pirates then and now. Check it out. Edited November 22, 2012 by bjtpro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebeus I Posted November 22, 2012 He was a privateer that went rogue which earned him the title 'pirate', atleast that's how I see it. Interesting to know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Stabbin Posted November 29, 2012 I hear that when they threw his body overboard, It circled the ship 3 times before sinking! Truly a legendary pirate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
