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Kidd William
(c. 1645—1701)

William «Captain» Kidd was a Scottish sailor remembered for his trial and execution for piracy after returning from a voyage to the Indian Ocean. Some modern historians deem his piratical reputation unjust, as there is evidence that Kidd acted only as a privateer. Kidd's fame springs largely from the sensational circumstances of his questioning... More...

Guinea Bissau, 2009, Pirates

Nevis, 2000, William Kidd hanging on gibbet

Turks & Caicos, 1985, The fate of Captain William Kidd