Anne Bonny, female pirate
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Anne Bonny, female pirate
Anne Bonny, also known as Bonney (c.1700-1782), famous female buccaneer, pictured in a ships cabin pointing her pistol at two unsuspecting sailors in their bunks below deck. Date: c.1725
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Adventure Anne Bonny Buccaneer Bunk Bunks Cabin Deck Guns Pirate Pirates Pistol Pistols Sailors Surrender Surrendering Swashbuckling Bonney Buccaneers
EDITORS COMMENTS
Anne Bonny, the notorious female pirate of the 18th century, is captured in this intriguing print as she stands in the dimly lit cabin of a ship, pistol in hand, threatening two unsuspecting sailors in their bunks below deck. Dressed in a man's shirt and waistcoat, with a bandana covering her hair, Bonny exudes an air of confidence and defiance. The year is approximately 1725, and the scene depicts a moment of swashbuckling adventure and danger that was a hallmark of the pirate life. Born around 1700, Anne Bonny is believed to have been an Irish girl who grew up in the Caribbean. She was known to have joined the pirate crew of Calico Jack Rackham, along with another famous female pirate, Mary Read. Together, they terrorized the waters of the Caribbean Sea, plundering ships and amassing a fortune in gold and treasure. This print offers a glimpse into the world of these fearless women pirates, who defied societal norms and expectations, and lived by their own rules. The sailors in the bunks below deck seem to be in a state of shock and surrender, as they face the barrel of Bonny's pistol. The pistol, a symbol of power and control, underscores the strength and determination of this remarkable woman. Anne Bonny's legend continues to captivate us, as she remains one of the most famous female pirates in history. This print, with its vivid details and dramatic composition, offers a tantalizing glimpse into her world of adventure and danger.
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