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Bartholomew Roberts (17 May 1682 – 10 February 1722), born John Roberts, was a Welsh pirate who was, measured by vessels captured, the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. [2] During his piratical career, he took over 400 prize ships, although most were mere fishing boats.
7 Σεπ 2021 · Roberts was known to fly the skull and crossbones flag, amongst others on his fleet of ships and so this flag may have become more generally known as the 'Jolly Roger' for its association with Roberts (although there are plenty of other theories as to the origin of the 'Jolly Roger' name).
17 Αυγ 2021 · One of the flag designs used by the Welsh pirate Bartholomew Roberts (aka Black Bart Roberts, c. 1682-1722). The design shows Roberts drinking with the Devil.
14 Ιαν 2012 · "One of piracy's most feared flags belonged to the greatest captain of its Golden Age, Bartholomew Roberts. In his four-year career 'Black Bart', a Welshman, captured over 400 ships and fabulous wealth.
The second pirate flag of Bartholomew Roberts. In the ensuing battle, the Fortune was badly damaged and 20 of Roberts' men were killed. Able to escape, he sailed for Dominica for repairs, evading pirate hunters from Martinique en route.
Upon entering the Basse Terra Road, Bartholomew Roberts raised all of his pirate flags and ordered the drummers and trumpeters to play. Upon the sight of Roberts and his fleet blockading the port, all the ships in the harbor struck their flags and surrendered.
He even designed a flag for himself, portraying a giant figure of himself standing, sword in hand, astride two skulls labelled A.B.H. (“a Barbadian’s head”) and A.M.H. (“a Martinican’s head”).
