“Man-of-war” was a general term for a heavily armed sailing warship, and successful pirate captains occasionally captured or converted a large merchantman into a makeshift man-of-war bristling with guns. Blackbeard’s flagship Queen Anne’s Revenge is the best-documented example of a pirate man-of-war.
Quick Facts
| Ship Class | Warship |
|---|---|
| Era Used | 16th-18th century |
| Typical Crew | 200-800+ |
| Guns / Cannons | 50-100+ |
| Speed / Handling | Slow but powerful |
| Notable Use | Blackbeard's flagship Queen Anne's Revenge, converted from the French slaver La Concorde |
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