One of history’s most infamous pirates is Captain John “Calico Jack” Rackham. He sailed the Caribbean Sea during the early 18th century, terrorizing anyone who crossed his path while wearing ...

Anne Bonny was part of a trio of legendary pirates that included Calico Jack Rackham and Mary Read, who famously dressed as a man for the majority of her career in piracy.

Calico Jack's greatest contribution to the pirate legacy is undoubtedly his design of the Jolly Roger. The skull and swords sigil has become synonymous with piracy and lawlessness.

Calico Jack, also known as John Rackham, had a short pirate career spanning only two years. He likely earned his moniker due to his fondness for wearing plain cotton clothing from Calcutta, India ...

Calico Jack Island, off the coast of Green Island in Hanover, is undoubtedly one of Jamaica's best kept secrets. Located less than 200 metres from the Half Moon Beach property of which it is a ...

According to Maryland State Parks, the many coves of Maryland's Assateague Island saw pirates, possibly the likes of Edward "Blackbeard" Teach and John "Calico Jack" Rackham, among its early ...

If nothing else, Calico Jack was a progressive pirate. He’s not known for his huge hauls—Jack was a bit of a small-timer—but he’s remembered for two of his crew members: his lover Anne ...

While there, she met notorious pirate Calico Jack, and she later befriended another female pirate, Mary Read. The three of them were later captured and sentenced to death.