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Our Flag Means Death is an American period romantic comedy [1] [2] television series created by David Jenkins.Set in the early 18th century during the Golden Age of Piracy, the series follows the misadventures of gentleman-turned-pirate Stede Bonnet and his crew aboard the Revenge as they try to make a name for themselves as pirates and cross paths with famed pirate captain Blackbeard (Taika ...
In the first quarter of the 18th century, Blackbeard, otherwise known as Edward Teach, was seen as the most notorious and dangerous seafaring pirate of all.Plying his trade around the West Indies and the eastern coast of England’s North American colonies in his ship Queen Anne's Revenge. [3]
After a fierce battle at sea, Blackbeard uses Edwina as a human shield and Morgan breaks off the fight. But there have been heavy casualties, and first mate Worley demands they go back and dig up the treasure. Blackbeard has to agree, But when they find the treasure they return to the ship with it---and Blackbeard has Worley killed.
Israel Hands, also known as Basilica Hands [1], was an 18th-century pirate best known for being second in command to Edward Teach (c. 1680 – 22 November 1718), better known as Blackbeard. His name serves as the basis for the name of the villainous sidekick in Robert Louis Stevenson 's 1883 novel Treasure Island .
Kevin McNally as Joshamee Gibbs: Jack's loyal friend, and former first mate of the Black Pearl. Sam Claflin as Philip Swift: A missionary, kept prisoner aboard Blackbeard's ship, and Syrena's love interest. Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey as Syrena: A mermaid captured by Blackbeard's crew, and Philip's love interest.
Hornigold is in the 2006 television miniseries Blackbeard. He is portrayed by Stacy Keach. [20] Hornigold appears as a non-player character in the 2013 video game Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. [21] He is voiced by Ed Stoppard. [22] Hornigold is a supporting character in the Starz series Black Sails. He is portrayed by actor Patrick Lyster. [23]
The name of Blackbeard has been attached to many local attractions, such as Charleston's Blackbeard's Cove. [130] His name and persona have also featured heavily in literature. He is the main subject of Matilda Douglas's fictional 1835 work Blackbeard: A page from the colonial history of Philadelphia. [131]
James Purefoy as Edward Teach (Blackbeard), the notorious pirate captain. Mark Noble as Israel Hands, friend and companion of Blackbeard and the narrator of the story. James Hiller as Mr. Gibbens, Blackbeard's right-hand man. Jimmy Akingbola as Black Caesar, a former African slave who was freed by Blackbeard and is now loyal to him.