What Was the Pinnacle of the Pirate's Career?

He learned the trade by joining the crew of successful pirate ben hornigold, whose crew at one point included edward teach, also known blackbeard. By 17 16, bellamy had actually overthrown him. He led a mutiny against hornigold and took over as captain of the merry an. capturing the wida in february 17 17 is said to be kind of the pinnacle of bellamy's career. Was a 300 ton ship, hundred foot long galley. It was practically brand new too.