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Capture of pirate Nicholas Brown

When
1726
Where
Unresolved
Episodes
1

Nicholas Brown, an English pirate active off Jamaica, was defeated in battle by John Drudge in November 1726 and died of his wounds. Sources place the event in that month but do not confirm a specific day or precise location.

Episodes

  1. November 1726 · UnresolvedDefeat by John Drudge

    Nicholas Brown was defeated in battle by John Drudge in November 1726 and died of his wounds.

Background and detail

Background. Nicholas Brown was an English pirate and guarda costa privateer active off the coast of Jamaica in the early 18th century. He had previously accepted a royal pardon but returned to piracy, operating in the Caribbean region.

Capture and Death. In November 1726, Brown was finally caught and defeated in battle by pirate hunter John Drudge, a former schoolmate. Brown died from the wounds sustained during this fight.

People involved

Sources

  1. Nicholas Brown (pirate) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-17

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