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1698 in piracy

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See also 1697 in piracy, 1699 in piracy, and Timeline of piracy.

Events

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Indian Ocean

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North America

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  • Undated – Canoot attacks and steals John Redwood's ship[4] then raids the town of Lewes the next day.[5]
  • Undated – William Cotter and his former shipmate John Blackmore are convicted of piracy but receive no punishment.[6]

South America

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Births

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Deaths

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References

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  1. ^ "William III, 1698-9: An Act for the more effectuall Suppressions of Piracy. [Chapter VII. Rot. Parl. 11 Gul. III. p. 2. n. 5.] | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  2. ^ a b Ritchie, Robert C. (2006). Captain Kidd and the war against the pirates. Barnes & Noble Books. ISBN 0-7607-0840-1. OCLC 654787108.
  3. ^ "Robert Culliford". goldenageofpiracy.org. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  4. ^ Kester-McCabe, Dana. "Legends of Eastern Shore Pirates". Delvmarva Almanac – Moonlight Productions. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  5. ^ Mervine, William M. Pirates and Privateers in the Delaware Bay and River.
  6. ^ Fortescue, J.W., ed. (1905). Calendar of State Papers, Colonial Series, America and West Indies, 27 October 1697 – 31 December 1698. London: Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  7. ^ Marley, David (2010). Pirates of the Americas. ISBN 9781598842012.