Captain Ogle's Cup A Pirate Adventure by Robert Blyth (Paperback Book)

National Maritime Museum

Only one man in British history has ever been knighted for services to combat piracy, but his name ? unlike those of his adversaries ? is practically unknown. In fact, Chaloner Ogle enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the Royal Navy, rising to become Admiral of the Fleet. His spectacular career coincided with the ?golden age? of piracy, when trade in the Atlantic and beyond was threatened by roving bands of sea-robbers. Following a series of incidents on the African coast, Ogle set his sights on one particular robber, Bartholomew Roberts, or ?Black Bart?. The encounter that ensued is recorded in Captain Charles Johnson?s A General History of the Pyrates, published in 1724. Struck by grapeshot, which ripped out his throat, Roberts was killed in an instant. Ogle, however, was denied\n\nCaptain Ogle's Cup\nA Pirate Adventure\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note: the price advert;