Legends 8: Pirate Legends
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Captain John Quelch: The Pirate Captain Who Targeted Portuguese Vessels
This chapter explores the story of pirate Captain John Quelch and his crew, who sailed on the ship Charles in the early 18th century. They targeted Portuguese vessels despite England and Portugal being allies, and upon returning to Massachusetts, they were arrested after their ship's backers discovered evidence of their piracy.
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