wellis
Pirates often avoided killing crew members of the ships they boarded. If it became known that a certain group of pirates took no prisoners, then crews would fight back more fiercely against them instead of surrendering.
Piracy
Pirate's treasure
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pboks
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The 'treasure' that pirates stole commonly included things like soap, food, rope and anchors, weapons and clothing.