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early life Rhode island pirate
thomas tew had wealthy family on Rhode Island where he was married and had two daughters. During a conflict with France, he served as a privateer on English ships soon after Tew was elected as a captain of the Amity Venture. -
the Rhode island pirate becomes a pirate
On a particular trip to Bermuda in 1691, Thomas tew decided to become a pirate.From Governor of Bermuda, Thomas received permission to attack French ships and colonies on the African coast. -
now your a pirate
After being separated from his privateer partner George Drew in a storm Thomas Tew abandoned the original mission and headed the 70 ton Amity south toward the Cape of Good Hope after convincing the crew of 60 to turn into pirates -
a battle and forgiveness
They stopped in Madagascar for supplies, they went on to the Red Sea afterward. On the journey to the Red Sea Tew encountered a great Indian ship, with more than a three hundred soldiers, besides seamen. Yet, Thomas Tew and his pirates had the courage to attack them. they then won. -
retiring?
Thomas Tew went for Rhode Island and obtained a pardon. He lived there for some time. Thomas Tew may not have had any intentions of returning to sea at first. but by late summer, he had returned to Newport to have a new Amity fitted for a second trip to the Indian Ocean. -
death of great pirate
thomas tew had sighted another Indian ship, but it was armed and prepared to defend itself. thomas tew decided to attack the ship any way. Tew had his belly ripped open by cannon fire and died after a period standing on deck holding his intestines. -
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