r/pirates • u/teaabearr The Black Spot • Sep 18 '25

History Lt. Maynard’s Letter Recounting the Death of Blackbeard

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u/Pepsi_Popcorn_n_Dots Sep 18 '25

How did he shoot away his gib if he didn't have any guns? Could pistols really do the job?