What is pirate ship names?

Pirate ships were typically given names that struck fear into their enemies or referenced their reputation for daring and plunder. Some famous pirate ship names include:

  1. Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge - This was the flagship of the notorious pirate Blackbeard, who terrorized the seas off the East Coast of America in the early 18th century.

  2. Calico Jack's The Revenge - The pirate Calico Jack sailed this ship during his raids in the Caribbean in the early 18th century.

  3. Bartholomew Roberts' Royal Fortune - Bartholomew Roberts, also known as Black Bart, commanded this ship and became one of the most successful pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy.

  4. Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley - Captain Kidd sailed this ship during his pirate career in the late 17th century, before being captured and executed for piracy.

  5. Black Sam Bellamy's Whydah Gally - Black Sam Bellamy's wrecked ship, the Whydah Gally, was discovered off the coast of Cape Cod in 1984 and is one of the most famous pirate shipwrecks ever found.

These are just a few examples of the many pirate ship names that have been recorded throughout history. Each name carried its own unique story and reputation among sailors and pirates alike.