Howell Davis
Welsh pirate (1690-1719) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Howell Davis (ca. 1690 ā 19 June 1719), also known as Hywel and/or Davies, was a Welsh pirate. His piratical career lasted just 11 months, from 11 July 1718 to 19 June 1719, when he was ambushed and killed. His ships were the Cadogan, Buck, Saint James, and Rover. Davis captured 15 known English and French ships.
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Howell Davis/Davies | |
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Born | ca. 1690 |
Died | 19 June 1719 |
Piratical career | |
Nickname | Dave or Davies |
Type | Pirate |
Years active | 18 July 1718 - 19 June 1719 |
Rank | Captain |
Base of operations | Caribbean Sea and West Africa |
Commands | Frigate Cadogan Sloop-O-War Buck Sloop-O-War Saint James Frigate Royal Rover |
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