Ever wondered if the whispers of buried gold and daring sea battles are more than just stories? The Outer Banks of North Carolina aren't just a scenic vacation spot; they're a living, breathing testament to the Golden Age of Piracy, where legends like Blackbeard carved their names into history.
Inspired by our local pirate festival and fueled by the renewed interest in treasure hunting sparked by shows like Netflix's "Outer Banks," we decided to delve into the captivating history that makes this region so unique. What better place to start than with the infamous Blackbeard, a name synonymous with the Outer Banks and its piratical past? Legends of pirates dominating the Atlantic coast are deeply woven into the identity of this coastal paradise.
| Blackbeard: The Infamous Pirate | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Edward Teach (possibly Edward Thatch or Edward Thache) |
| Born | c. 1680, likely in Bristol, England |
| Died | November 22, 1718, Ocracoke Island, North Carolina |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Pirate |
| Years Active | c. 1716 1718 |
| Known For | Fearsome appearance, Blackbeard's blockade of Charles Town (Charleston), Queen Anne's Revenge |
| Spouse(s) | Possibly several, including Mary Ormond |
| Primary Base of Operations | Caribbean Sea, North American East Coast (particularly North Carolina) |
| Career & Professional Information | |
| Early Life | Likely served as a privateer during Queen Anne's War before turning to piracy. |
| Pirate Career | Joined the crew of Captain Benjamin Hornigold around 1716. Quickly rose to prominence, commanding his own ship. |
| Flagship | Queen Anne's Revenge (formerly a French slave ship, La Concorde) |
| Notable Raids & Actions | Plundered ships throughout the Caribbean and along the American coast. Famously blockaded Charles Town in 1718, demanding and receiving a chest of medicine. |
| Reputation | Cultivated a fearsome image by braiding lit fuses into his beard, creating a terrifying spectacle during battles. Known for his strategic brilliance and psychological warfare. |
| Death | Killed in a fierce battle with Lieutenant Robert Maynard of the Royal Navy off the coast of Ocracoke Island. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Encyclopdia Britannica - Blackbeard |
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