Benjamin Hornigold: Pirate & Pirate Hunter

Benjamin Hornigold was instrumental in establishing Nassau as a pirate republic. Known for refusing to attack British-flagged vessels, he accepted the Royal Pardon in 1718 and subsequently hunted his former associates.

Dossier Overview

• Active Years: 1715 – 1719
• Primary Vessel: Ranger
• Operating Waters: Nassau & Bahamas
• Fate: Shipwrecked on an uncharted reef during a hurricane in 1719 while hunting pirates.