NONFICTION PIRATES HISTORY

Meet Blackbeard’s Top 10: Legends of the High Seas

Quick dive into the thrilling tales of Blackbeard’s most infamous crew members, their daring exploits, and lasting legacies.

Historical records about Edward Teach (Blackbeard) and his crew are scarce, but based on existing accounts, here is a list of the top 10 real-life individuals associated with Blackbeard.

1. Edward Teach (Blackbeard)

Role: Captain
Ethnicity: Likely English
Exciting Anecdote: Blackbeard’s legendary blockade of Charleston Harbor was marked by his dramatic demands for medicine. During the standoff, he reportedly threw a lavish party aboard his ship, complete with music and rum, while the town waited in terror for his next move.

Profile Highlights:

• Blackbeard commanded the Queen Anne’s Revenge with unmatched charisma and psychological cunning.
• His fearsome tactics included lighting slow-burning fuses in his beard to intimidate foes.
• Led a daring blockade of Charleston Harbor in May 1718, securing medical supplies through negotiation and terror.