Blackbeard the Pirate
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Blackbeard and the Ranger
Blackbeard and his men were at Ocracoke, having been involved in dismantling vessels. One of Blackbeard's crews sees the approaching ships and sounds the alarm. As Blackbeard's guns fire, the Ranger is hit and runs aground. Amidst the carnage, Blackbeard and Maynard lock eyes across the smoky deck. Neither has a loaded pistol, so the two men rush each other with swords drawn. But this does not remain a duel for long. A naval sailor spots an opportunity to end this. He raises his pistol and fires at the pirate captain. Finally, riddled with bullets, Blackbeard goes down. The remaining pirates surrender. And as a final act of victory
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