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The Gentleman Pirate Hanged at White Point

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The Gentleman Pirate Hanged at White Point is a story from White Point (now the Battery), Charleston, Charleston County. Documented in the South Carolina Encyclopedia: Stede Bonnet, a Barbados planter and militia major, bought the sloop Revenge in 1717 and turned to piracy.

  • WhereWhite Point (now the Battery), CharlestonCharleston County, Lowcountry
  • KindHistorynot a ranking
  • Sources1named, linked below
  • CheckedOct 262026
Collected 0 of 21All legends

A note: Execution described in one plain line only. Note the 'Gentleman Pirate' nickname comes from a book title cited by the Encyclopedia, not from the entry text.

FAQ

Is the story of The Gentleman Pirate Hanged at White Point true?

Documented in the South Carolina Encyclopedia: Stede Bonnet, a Barbados planter and militia major, bought the sloop Revenge in 1717 and turned to piracy.

Is this a legend?

It is a story with a documented core. The facts are listed on this page with their sources.

Where do these facts come from?

From the named sources listed on this page: South Carolina Encyclopedia – Bonnet, Stede.

Sources

  1. South Carolina Encyclopedia – Bonnet, Stede

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