Slave Trade
Slaves are being rowed out to a waiting slave ship for the long journey across the Atlantic.
Kenneth Garrett National Geographic
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Capturing the Sainte Marie
Bellamy and his crew had taken dozens of ships in the Caribbean, as depicted in this painting, before they took the Whydah.
Gregory Manchess National Geographic
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The Whydah's Crew
From left to right, Hendrick Quintor, John King, Sam Bellamy, and John Julian.
Gregory Manchess National Geographic
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The Great Storm
This artist's rendering depicts the storm that destroyed the Whydah on April 26, 1717. The crew members were swept overboard or crushed by falling rigging, cannon, and cargo as the ship was torn apart and sunk.
Gregory Manchess National Geographic
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The Trial of the Survivors
On October 18, 1717, the seven pirates from the Mary Anne were finally brought to trial in Boston where they faced charges of piracy and robbery.
Gregory Manchess National Geographic
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