The Wealthy Gentleman Who Abandoned His Wife, Bought a Pirate Ship, and Was Hanged for It

Most pirates were desperate men fleeing the gallows or starvation, but Stede Bonnet was a wealthy sugar plantation owner who simply grew bored of his domestic life. In a bizarre midlife crisis, he purchased his own ship, hired a professional crew, and set sail into the Caribbean to play pirate with zero nautical experience. We trace his absurd eighteen-month descent from a pampered gentleman to a hunted criminal, exploring how his lack of skill led to one of history's most unlikely maritime careers. Discover how an amateur captain managed to stumble through the Golden Age of Piracy before ultimately meeting his fate at the end of a rope. Here at Michaels Expeditions we create carefully researched history podcasts designed to help you drift off to sleep. Each episode explores a different topic, drawn from a wide range of sources, and told in a calm, relaxing style. You can also find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V6RiWE...