1. Tierra Wilson Jazmin Witherspoon
William Kidd
Tierra Wilson
Jazmin Witherspoon

2. Basic Information
William Kidd was originally employed to rid the seas of pirates of the Red Sea
Scottish Pirate
Unlucky career
one act of piracy it was his first, last and only
More famous for his treasure and his unfortunate death

3. Early life Born around 1645 in Greenock, Scotland
Loved the sea and sailing as a child
Dreamed of becoming a pirate hunter
Left homeland for New York
Had many successful Raids
Married Sarah Bradley Cox (rich widow)
Two kids

4. Description of flag
Captain Kidd’s flag was black with a skull and cross bones

5. Pirate Code of Conduct
In the 17th Century, Buccaneers began operating under a set of rules called the Charter Party (Pirate Code) This code Known as the pirate code explains the standard operating procedure for all pirates
Consisted of…
Stated who was captain
Told good areas to find fortune
Terms and conditions
Roles of crew
Explained power
Explained punishment and discipline
All Pirates Must swear by these Rules!!!!

6. Causing Trouble William Moore(the ship’s gunner)
Moore accused Kidd and in result Kidd hits Moore in the head
The next morning Moore died of a brain fracture
British East India Co.
January 1698 captured the Quedah Merchant
The British found out and Kidd was labeled as a pirate and place under the WANTED list

7. Pirating Activities “ADVENTURE PRIZE”
January 1698 Kidd captured Quedah Merchant
(a treasure ship of British East India Company)
great catch
his new flag ship was called
“ADVENTURE PRIZE”
Kidd became a wanted man and tried to hide

8. Interesting Story HIS DEATH
Kidd was sent to hunt pirates by England and to attack ships flying the French flag. (England's enemy at the time) but, Kidd’s crew started to desert him after the killing of his gunner William Moore. This resulted in his Piracy.
Kidd was place on the WANTED list and tried to hide
He was found, arrested and sentenced to death for piracy and killing his gunner
He was hung but the first attempt did not succeed because the rope broke so he was hung a second time and he was displayed over the Thames River as a warning to any future pirates to come