To be a Pirate

Often, pirates started out as young sailors who quickly learned that stealing was the easiest and quickest way to make a living. It is speculated that both Blackbeard and Calico Jack began as sailors before crossing that boundary into piratehood. In other accounts, pirates were made. What I mean by this is that some people were captured during raids or battles and forced to work on the pirates' ship as servants/slaves. Some of these people thought it might be better to join them if they couldn't beat them. Pirates' main means of living was to steal from others. They'd steal treasures like gold and jewels, yes, but most of the time, pirates would steal things to aid in their survival. Food, drink, and supplies for sailing would make their way off of one ship and onto a pirate's ship in no time! Pirates also had no problem pillaging villages and other places along the shoreline if in need ... and sometimes just to have a little fun! just to have a little fun! just to have a little fun! just to have a little fun! BE A PIRATE! ... (end)