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Pirate Teach and Blackbeard Battle Near Cherhok NC
An account describes Captain Teach known as Blackbeard and his aid defending against a British sloop at Cherhok in North Carolina. The engagement wounded several and left Blackbeard’s crew suffering. nine prisoners were captured. The narrative blends early 18th century piracy with rival maritime actions along the Atlantic coast.
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Teach
Pyrate
West-Indies
Blackbeard
Cherhock
North Carolina
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Bug
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