John ‘Calico Jack’ Rackham was an English pirate active in the Bahamas and Caribbean, known for his colorful calico clothing. He is most remembered for his crew, which included the female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Rackham briefly accepted a royal pardon before returning to piracy. He was captured by pirate hunter Jonathan Barnet and hanged in Port Royal, Jamaica.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | John Rackham |
|---|---|
| Aliases | Calico Jack |
| Born | 1682 |
| Died | 1720-11-18 |
| Nationality | English |
| Years Active | 1718-1720 |
| Known Ships | Revenge; William |
| Flag | A skull above two crossed swords on a black field |
| Fate | Captured off Jamaica by a sloop commissioned by Governor Nicholas Lawes; tried and hanged in Port Royal, Jamaica, on November 18, 1720 |
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