1711 in piracy

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This article covers 1711 in piracy.

Events

Americas

• 21 September – Battle of Rio de Janeiro: French Privateer René Duguay-Trouin captures Rio de Janeiro, and takes the Portuguese governor for ransom. ^{[1] [2]}

Europe

• October 14 - Woodes Rogers returns to England after a successful round-the-world privateering cruise against Spain, carrying loot worth £150,000. Broils with the Admiralty courts delay distribution of the treasure.

References

1. "of the Corsairs of Saint Malo | Saint-Malo – Mont-Saint-Michel Bay – Tourism". Saint-Malo - Mont-Saint-Michel Bay - Tourism. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
2. Love, Joseph (2012-05-16). The Revolt of the Whip. Stanford University Press. pp. 27–30. ISBN   978-0-8047-8369-9.