William Fly led a brief and violent mutiny aboard the slave ship Elizabeth in 1726, killing the captain and renaming the vessel Fame’s Revenge to pursue piracy. His piracy career lasted only about a month before his own crew turned him over to authorities. He was tried and hanged in Boston in 1726, reportedly showing open defiance at his execution.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | William Fly |
|---|---|
| Born | unknown |
| Died | 1726-07-12 |
| Nationality | English |
| Years Active | 1726 |
| Known Ships | Fame's Revenge |
| Fate | Captured after his crew mutinied against him; tried and hanged in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 12, 1726 |
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