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William kidd

By: Lindsey Disbrow and Sara Ibrahim. William kidd. Early Life. Born in Greenock, Scotland Born in 1645 Grew up wanting to be a seaman. On board with Kidd. The flag was of a skull and crossbones Ship’s names were Adventure Galley and Blessed William Followed the regular pirate code

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William kidd

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  1. By: Lindsey Disbrow and Sara Ibrahim William kidd

  2. Early Life • Born in Greenock, Scotland • Born in 1645 • Grew up wanting to be a seaman

  3. On board with Kidd • The flag was of a skull and crossbones • Ship’s names were Adventure Galley and Blessed William • Followed the regular pirate code • Crew didn’t like him

  4. Pirating Activities • Privateer for England attacking French ships (enemy) • 1695 received royal commission to hunt pirates who bothered ships of East India Company • Crew leave him and he turned to piracy • Not a ruthless or successful pirate

  5. Pirating Activities Continued • Caused the most trouble for India • When he captured and Indian ship they threw representatives of East India Company in jail • England upset and put him on trail for piracy in 1699 • Was hanged and put in a gibbet (iron cage) at Tilbury Point to warn others

  6. Treasure • Buried a large amount of loot on Gardiner’s Island • During his short time with piracy he produced only one large loot

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