Attack on Ocracoke: Difference between revisions
imported>Alientraveller mNo edit summary |
imported>Kainzorus Prime Oh god... |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Era|AC4}} | {{Era|AC4}} | ||
{{Event | {{Event | ||
| | |conc = [[Golden Age of Piracy]] | ||
|image = [[File:Do Not Go Gently | |next = [[French and Indian War]] | ||
|image = [[File:Do Not Go Gently 7.png|300px]] | |||
|name = Attack on Ocracoke | |name = Attack on Ocracoke | ||
|date = 22 November 1718 | |date = 22 November 1718 | ||
|place = [[Ocracoke]], [[North Carolina]] | |place = [[Ocracoke]], [[North Carolina]] | ||
|outcome = [[Edward Thatch]] | |outcome = [[Edward Thatch]] and his crew were slain. | ||
|key = *[[Piracy|Pirates]] | |key = *[[Piracy|Pirates]] | ||
**Crew of ''[[Queen Anne's Revenge]]'' | **Crew of ''[[Queen Anne's Revenge]]'' | ||
**Crew of the ''[[Jackdaw]]'' | **Crew of the ''[[Jackdaw]]'' | ||
*[[Royal Navy]] | *[[Royal Navy]] | ||
|participants = *Edward Thatch | |participants = *Edward Thatch | ||
*[[Edward Kenway]] | *[[Edward Kenway]] | ||
*[[Robert Maynard]]}} | *[[Robert Maynard]]}} | ||
The '''Attack on Ocracoke ''' was the [[Royal Navy]] | The '''Attack on Ocracoke ''' was an ambush executed by the [[Royal Navy]] with the aim of capturing [[Edward Thatch]], on 22 November 1718 at the island of [[Ocracoke]], near the state of present [[North Carolina]]. The attack, mostly seen as an attempt to curb piracy by the Royal Navy by killing one of the most notorious pirates in the [[Caribbean]], was also a ploy orchestrated by the [[Templars]], in order to reduce the threat of [[Piracy|pirates]], who frequently raided their [[ships]]. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In early 1718, Blackbeard was approached by [[Benjamin Hornigold]] about the stagnation of | In early 1718, Blackbeard was approached by [[Benjamin Hornigold]] about the stagnation of the Pirate Rebulic at [[Nassau]], and about the lack of medicine that was needed for the [[Civilians|population]]'s survival. With the simultaneous news of a pardon issued by the King [[George I of Great Britain]], Thatch asked his fellow pirate [[Edward Kenway]] to help him with his search for medicines in the wrecks of the sunken [[Spanish Treasure Fleet]], rather than raiding the Royal Navy ships to obtain them. They proceeded with the plan, but the medicines they found were spoiled. | ||
The lack of success prompted Thatch to attack a [[Great Britain|British]] [[Man O' War]], resulting in [[Benjamin Hornigold]]'s vessel, the ''[[Benjamin (ship)|Benjamin]]'', suffering heavy damage, and Thatch's ship, the ''[[Queen Anne's Revenge]]'', running aground on [[Mariguana Island]]. After meeting with Hornigold at sea, Kenway made his way to the island, rescuing Thatch from the British troops. | |||
Subsequently, the pirates used the ''Queen Anne's Revenge'' to board the Man O' War which had once again crossed their path, and obtained the medicines. The amount was small however, but they discovered the medicine possessed stamps of [[Charleston|Charles-Towne]] in [[South Carolina]]. Taking the crew of the Man O' War prisoner, Thatch besieged the town for a week, without success. Eventually, Kenway arrived stole the medicines from Charles-Towne. Despite their success, and with the King's pardon in mind, Thatch decided to retire from the life of piracy, and sailed to North Carolina. However, the theft of medicines spurned the governor Alexander Spotswood into ordering Lieutenant [[Robert Maynard]] to find and eliminate Thatch. In the meantime, the appointed governor of [[the Bahamas]] and a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]], [[Woodes Rogers]], arrived in Nassau with Commodore [[Peter Chamberlaine]], and blockaded the island in order to pressure the pirates into taking the pardon. | |||
==Ambush== | ==Ambush== | ||
After destroying the blockade and escaping from Nassau, Edward Kenway and [[Charles Vane]] travelled to Ocracoke, in order to convince Thatch to reconsider his retirement. They were unsuccessful however, with Vane leaving the island shortly after. Kewnay remained to speak with Thatch about the [Sages|Sage]], [[Bartholomew Roberts]], whom Thatch revealed to be working on a [[Slavery|slave ship]] called the ''[[Princess]]''. Subsequently, Edward noticed a [[Jenkins|suspicious man]], and decided to follow him. In the wilderness of Ocracoke, the man met with a Royal Navy lieutenant and informed him about the situation and the possible suspicion of Kenway. [[Eavesdropping]] on the pair, Edward followed them to a cliff overlooking the beach, where they fired a signal, alerting the British warships to [[Cannons|shell]] the island. | |||
[[File:Do Not Go Gently 10.png|thumb|250px| | [[File:Do Not Go Gently 10.png|thumb|250px|left|British soldiers killing Thatch]] | ||
The ambush destroyed many pirate vessels, | The ambush destroyed many pirate vessels, including the ''Queen Anne's Revenge'', although a few managed to escape and engage the Royal Navy, with Kenway's ship, the ''[[Jackdaw]]'', among them. Edward engaged a Man O'War and boarded it along with Thatch. However, the pirates were soon overwhelmed, and despite Kenway's help, Thatch was eventually killed. This momentarily shocked Edward, who was then pushed overboard. | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
Kenway managed to | Kenway managed to board his ship, and escaped the carnage that ensued, along with his crew. [[Adéwalé]], Edward's quartermaster, questioned Kenway about Thatch, to which Edward responded that he has fallen in battle. | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | ||
{{Timeline}} | |||
[[Category:Timeline]] | [[Category:Timeline]] | ||
[[Category:Battles]] | [[Category:Battles]] | ||
Revision as of 20:12, 7 October 2014
The Attack on Ocracoke was an ambush executed by the Royal Navy with the aim of capturing Edward Thatch, on 22 November 1718 at the island of Ocracoke, near the state of present North Carolina. The attack, mostly seen as an attempt to curb piracy by the Royal Navy by killing one of the most notorious pirates in the Caribbean, was also a ploy orchestrated by the Templars, in order to reduce the threat of pirates, who frequently raided their ships.
Background
In early 1718, Blackbeard was approached by Benjamin Hornigold about the stagnation of the Pirate Rebulic at Nassau, and about the lack of medicine that was needed for the population's survival. With the simultaneous news of a pardon issued by the King George I of Great Britain, Thatch asked his fellow pirate Edward Kenway to help him with his search for medicines in the wrecks of the sunken Spanish Treasure Fleet, rather than raiding the Royal Navy ships to obtain them. They proceeded with the plan, but the medicines they found were spoiled.
The lack of success prompted Thatch to attack a British Man O' War, resulting in Benjamin Hornigold's vessel, the Benjamin, suffering heavy damage, and Thatch's ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge, running aground on Mariguana Island. After meeting with Hornigold at sea, Kenway made his way to the island, rescuing Thatch from the British troops.
Subsequently, the pirates used the Queen Anne's Revenge to board the Man O' War which had once again crossed their path, and obtained the medicines. The amount was small however, but they discovered the medicine possessed stamps of Charles-Towne in South Carolina. Taking the crew of the Man O' War prisoner, Thatch besieged the town for a week, without success. Eventually, Kenway arrived stole the medicines from Charles-Towne. Despite their success, and with the King's pardon in mind, Thatch decided to retire from the life of piracy, and sailed to North Carolina. However, the theft of medicines spurned the governor Alexander Spotswood into ordering Lieutenant Robert Maynard to find and eliminate Thatch. In the meantime, the appointed governor of the Bahamas and a member of the Templar Order, Woodes Rogers, arrived in Nassau with Commodore Peter Chamberlaine, and blockaded the island in order to pressure the pirates into taking the pardon.
Ambush
After destroying the blockade and escaping from Nassau, Edward Kenway and Charles Vane travelled to Ocracoke, in order to convince Thatch to reconsider his retirement. They were unsuccessful however, with Vane leaving the island shortly after. Kewnay remained to speak with Thatch about the [Sages|Sage]], Bartholomew Roberts, whom Thatch revealed to be working on a slave ship called the Princess. Subsequently, Edward noticed a suspicious man, and decided to follow him. In the wilderness of Ocracoke, the man met with a Royal Navy lieutenant and informed him about the situation and the possible suspicion of Kenway. Eavesdropping on the pair, Edward followed them to a cliff overlooking the beach, where they fired a signal, alerting the British warships to shell the island.
The ambush destroyed many pirate vessels, including the Queen Anne's Revenge, although a few managed to escape and engage the Royal Navy, with Kenway's ship, the Jackdaw, among them. Edward engaged a Man O'War and boarded it along with Thatch. However, the pirates were soon overwhelmed, and despite Kenway's help, Thatch was eventually killed. This momentarily shocked Edward, who was then pushed overboard.
Aftermath
Kenway managed to board his ship, and escaped the carnage that ensued, along with his crew. Adéwalé, Edward's quartermaster, questioned Kenway about Thatch, to which Edward responded that he has fallen in battle.
Reference