Blackbeard's Point

Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach, was a notorious English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and along the American coast during the early 1700s. He is considered one of the most feared pirates in history, known for his bravery, cunning, and brutality. Blackbeard's reign of terror lasted from 1713 to 1718, during which he amassed a vast fortune and earned a reputation as one of the most ruthless pirates to ever sail the seven seas.

Maynard sailed back to Virginia with the grisly trophy. Upon reaching Hampton, the head was displayed at the mouth of the Hampton River—a warning to all other pirates that the Royal Navy’s justice was absolute. blackbeard's point