Blackbeard

__** Blackbeard **__ ﻿ Edward Teach, commonly known as Blackbeard, is the most well-known and most famous pirate in history. He was a pirate who worked off of North Carolina's Outer Banks. He worked there so he and his crew could hide. The Outer Banks were good for hiding due to there being so many inlets. Blackbeard's ship was named "The Queen Anne's Revenge. He also operated out of Jamaica. In the Carribbean he raided ships all over until the English sent their navy to stop the piracy.  Blackbeard was a tall, strong man and if you looked at him then you were likely to get frightened. He stood over 6 ft tall and was as strong and as big as an ox. He had pigtails that he would tie matches to. It made him look like he would explode any minute, like a firecracker. Blackbeard wore a leather belt across his chest that contained six pistols that were all cocked and ready to shoot. He also carried a sword in his "strong hand." The sight of Blackbeard frightened people so much that they didn't even bother to put up a fight. Those who did, however, he would often maroon the crews and burn their ship. Blackbeard's lawless career lasted only a few years, but his fearless, strong, brave, and frightening reputation has outlived him.3   Blackbeard is believed to have been born in Bristol, England and came to the Carribbeans to serve as a privateer for Queen Anne's War. It is assumed that Blackbeard had fourteen wives. Blacbeard was killed during a fight November 22, 1718 by Lt. Robert Maynard. He was killed near Ocracoke Island. It is said that Blackbeard was stabbed at least twenty times and shot about five times. He died by collapsing due to loss of blood. After that his head was then decapitated and put on the bow of Lt. Maynard's ship. It was there as a sign to all pirates to stop the piracy or else..... __//** Sources: **//__ //** [] **// //** North Carolina Social Studies Book **// //** Green History Story Book **//