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He bought a ship to become a pirate
In 1717 wealthy Barbadian landowner Stede Bonnet turned to piracy with little sailing experience. He bought his ship and paid its crew. It was an unusual way to enter a profession better known for taking other people’s vessels.
Money could buy the ship, but not the seamanship.
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