1696 in piracy
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This article covers 1696 in piracy.
Events
Europe
- Undated â 24 of Henry Every's pirates are arrested in Ireland and England. Every eludes capture and is never seen again.
- January 26 â William Kidd issued a letter of marque by King William III of England.
- May â Kidd sets sail from Plymouth, England en route to New York City aboard the Adventure Galley.[1]
North America
- September â Kidd leaves New York on the Adventure Galley.[2][3]