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Thomas Anstis (died April 1723) was an early 18th-century pirate, who served under Captain Howell Davis and Captain Bartholomew Roberts, before setting up on his own account, raiding shipping on the eastern coast of the American colonies and in the Caribbean during what is often referred to as the "Golden Age of Piracy".
John Phillips (died April 18, 1724) was an English pirate captain. He started his piratical career in 1721 under Thomas Anstis, and stole his own pirate vessel in 1723.He died in a surprise attack by his own prisoners.
The Buck's new pirate crew included reformed pirates Thomas Anstis and Howell Davis, [75] as well as a man who had come from England aboard the Buck, Walter Kennedy. [74] Moreover, Rogers estimated that 150 pirates had left New Providence between the end of July and late October, including pirates hoping to join Vane. [ 76 ]
His daughter, actor Rashida Jones of “Parks and Recreation” fame, paid tribute last Thursday on Instagram. “My dad was nocturnal his whole adult life,” she wrote .
Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars and most memorable songs in the second half of the 20th century, has died ...
Jack Jones, the Grammy-winning singer best known for performing the theme tune to The Love Boat, has died.He was 86. According to The Hollywood Reporter, his stepdaughter Nicole Whitty announced ...
Although much of his early career is unrecorded, he was a member of Captain Roberts's fleet in June 1719 to April 1720, until leaving with fellow member Thomas Anstis, who was awarded command of the 21-gun Morning Star shortly before leaving the West Indies for the West African coast during the night of 21 April 1721. [1]
Quincy Jones was widely regarded as one of the greatest music producers and composers throughout his illustrious 70-plus-year career. His death on Sunday, Nov. 3 sent shockwaves across the world ...