Other Pirate Plunders

*The Pirates "Code""

     Pirates didn't have special codes or laws to go by. The rules and regulations that they followed were laid down by the captain of the vessel they were on. Pirates didn't have rules officially set, hence the name "pirate". What ever the captain ordered, they did, or didn't do.

 

*Walking The Plank*

     Although Hollywood has made it seem like making a victim walk the plank was an everyday ordeal, it wasn't. There is only one case of anyone walking the plank....ever.

*The Appearance Of A Pirate*

       When constructing the physical being of a pirate, you must keep in mind their life style. A pirate led a rough life out on the high seas. Their teeth were not pearl-white, in fact, the teeth that they still had were probably a nasty yellowish color, and I'm sure a few were black. They didn't have the chance to brush their teeth like we do today. Due to a shortage of fruits while aboard, many contracted gum disease and Scurvy, which caused rotten teeth and gums, not to mention the  loss of teeth. 

     Pirates were known for stealing and plundering, so the clothes that they wore didn't always fit. Their clothes became tatterd and torn due to  the rough work that had to be done on a ship. They couldn't always bathe, their hygiene habits were quite different from ours. When they would dock, and decided to steal from others, they would take household goods, like soap, to keep then going while onboard. Amongst other items stolen were anchors and rope to  keep their vessels sea-worthy.

 

                                                                                                                                                         

Pirates Ye Be Warned