1692 in piracy

Events

September - Danish seamen seize Mughal ships. The Mughal Empire holds the French, Dutch, and British East India Companies responsible and demands compensation.[1]

June 7 - An earthquake and resulting tsunami devastate Port Royal, Jamaica, a major buccaneer base.[2]

April - George Raynor and his crew arrive in Charleston harbor with a stolen French ship containing large quantities of silver and gold.[3]
December - Thomas Tew obtains letter of marque from governor of Bermuda.[4]

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