1696 in piracy

Last updated February 21, 2025

See also 1695 in piracy, Other events in 1696, 1697 in piracy, and Timeline of piracy.

Events

Europe

Undated – 24 of Henry Every's pirates are arrested in Ireland and England. Every eludes capture and is never seen again.
January 26 – William Kidd issued a letter of marque by King William III of England.
May – Kidd sets sail from Plymouth, England en route to New York City aboard the Adventure Galley .^[1]

North America

September – Kidd leaves New York on the Adventure Galley .^[2]^[3]

Births

References

↑ Konstam, Angus (1999). The History of Pirates. p. 128.
↑ Monaghan, Frank (1933). "An Examination of the Reputation of Captain Kidd". New York History. 14 (3): 250–251. JSTOR 24470592.
↑ Brooks, Graham, ed. (1930). Trial of Captain Kidd (PDF). William Hodge and Company, Limited. p. 18.

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[1] Konstam, Angus (1999). The History of Pirates. p. 128.

[2] Monaghan, Frank (1933). "An Examination of the Reputation of Captain Kidd". New York History. 14 (3): 250–251. JSTOR 24470592.

[3] Brooks, Graham, ed. (1930). Trial of Captain Kidd (PDF). William Hodge and Company, Limited. p. 18.

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