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What was Blackbeard's real name?

Edward Teach. I wouldn't want him teaching at my school!

When was Blackbeard born?

No one knows. Most people believe it to be 1680, although this can't be proved.

What was Blackbeard's final ship called?

The Adventure. Not only was it his final ship it was the ship that saw his last battle at sea. (More about that later!) In fact, Blackbeard had 41 ships over the course of his career, one of which was The Queen Anne's Revenge!

Where did Blackbeard's final battle take place?

Ocracoke Inlet. It was his favourite hideaway and where there were lots of pirates having big parties with plenty of rum, but such a big gathering wasn't such a good idea because Alexander Sportswood heard about it and began planning Blackbeard's capture!

Although Sportswood planned the capture who actually carried it out?

Robert Maynard. Maynard was very clever and managed to trap Blackbeard's ship in the inlet, all he had to do was wait for the tide to rise and the sandbars to be covered. Although the pirates prepared for battle, everyone was surprised when Blackbeard didn't even attempt to outrun the navy's sloops.

What was Robert Maynard's ship called?

HMS Pearl. In fact the other three ships are also names of British naval ships around in the 18th century.

What rank was Robert Maynard when he captured Blackbeard?

Lieutenant. Not the highest rank but I bet that his reputation went up a few notches once he took down the last real pirate threat in the Caribbean. In fact, Blackbeard's capture the beginning of the end of major piracy in those waters.

How many shots and cuts did Blackbeard die with?

5 Shots, 20 Cuts. Thats a lot of wounds, and no one can say Blackbeard didn't die without a fight.

When Maynard cut off Blackbeard's head after his death where did he put it?

The Bowspirit. It has been said that during that last battle an extra crew member was aboard ship that no one knew. People believd it was the devil and that is why Blackbeard's headless body ran amok before jumping overboard and swimming around the ship. Either way, Maynard sailed away with his head on a pole.

Where was Blackbeard's ship found in 1996?

Beaufort, North Carolina. It is now a major tourist attraction. With numerous books, films and documentaries made about him, there is no doubting that Blackbeard's legend will continue to live on.