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1700 in piracy

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See also 1699 in piracy, 1701 in piracy, and Timeline of piracy.

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Africa

  • July 18 - In the Cape Verde islands, Emanuel Wynn's pirate ship engages and escapes HMS Poole under Capt. John Cranby; this is the first recorded piratical use of the skull and crossbones flag.

    • Indian Ocean

  • Undated - John Bowen's pirates cruise off Malabar and capture several ships including an East Indiaman. William Beavis in the East Indiaman Albemarle repulses a subsequent attack by Bowen's men. Bowen's ship, the Speaker, is wrecked later in the year.

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