Pirates were often unofficially sponsored by governments, leading to various terms like "corsair," "buccaneer," and "privateer." However, these terms are not synonymous with "pirate," which refers to any crime involving a body of water and a boat. Here are seven of the most unbelievable pirate attacks in history: In 1579, English privateer Francis Drake captured the Spanish treasure ship Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, also known as the Cacafuego. The haul was so vast that it took Drake's crew six days to unload the loot. François l'Olonnais's vengeful spree began in 1666 after surviving a shipwreck and a massacre by the Spanish. L'Olonnais carried out a series of brutal raids, with his most infamous act involving cutting open a Spanish prisoner and gnawing on his heart. Is This the Real Reason Why Pirates Wore Eyepatches? Hunting for Captain Morgan’s Lost Inca Gold Welsh privateer Henry Morgan circumvented his letter of marque in 1668 by attacking Spanish settlements. His invasion of Porto Bello was notable for the strategic use of small canoes and resulted in a significant ransom. Read moreSection: NewsGeneralVideosHistoryRead Later 

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