What happens when you find yourself in command of a 200-ton British man-of-war brandishing 124 cannons you just seized from some British Royal Navy sailors? More so what one of those broadsides felt like if you weren't successful? Sailing one of these was like sailing a tank on the Atlantic and yet despite its speed it was these ships that eventually saw the demise of the pirates. As the Imperial navies stepped up and the monarchies in Europe resumed their control over the New World the decline of these ports matched the decline of piracy. These havens were often filled with prostitutes, gambling and drinking, a welcome respite for any pirate at sea for months on end.No good pirate would have lasted a month into his career without the availability of these ports. They also provided an outlet for stolen goods and a place to safely repair the ship. Most of these locations provided great launching places for piracy against the Spanish and other merchants. With the pirate havens section you can jump right into your favorite locations and learn about the real history of them in the Golden Age of Piracy. Ever wonder what it would be like to visit 17th century Tortuga or walk among the pre-earthquake destroyed Port Royal? How about traveling into the Bahamas to visit Blackbeard and the gang at 18th century Nassau? Well here at Golden Age of Piracy you can.
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