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Author: | tycho [ Thu Apr 14, 2016 9:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Pirates' Benefits |
I had BBC Radio 4 on in the background a few days ago (recovering from all the drama in The Archers) when pirates in Nelson's day were mentioned. Apparently, compared to the harshness of life aboard a Royal Navy ship. pirates had a much easier time. For example, there was an agreed rate of compensation for loss of a limb, eye etc; captured booty was equally distributed between crew members and the crew had a say in the choice of captain and the power to dismiss him ('walking the plank, maybe?) if he wasn't up to scratch. I thought these titbits of information were interesting and wonder if anyone can confirm or elaborate. |
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