Capture of John "Calico Jack" Rackham (1720)

Capture of John "Calico Jack" Rackham (Great Britain vs Pirates) took place in 1720 during Golden Age of Piracy.

Battle facts

• Year: 1720
• Date: 31 October 1720
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Golden Age of Piracy
• Side A: Great Britain
• Side B: Pirates
• Commanders (A): Jonathan Barnet
• Commanders (B): John Rackham
• Casualties: None (Great Britain), 13 captured 1 sloop captured (Pirates)
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 18.316°, -78.350°

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Sources

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