Articles related to "Ching Shih"



When Women Turn Pirate
Anne Bonny, Charlotte de Berry and Ching Shih are but a few of the names of famous female pirates who sailed the high seas in search of adventure and plunder.
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Cheng I Sao ("wife of Cheng I")
At the height of her power, Cheng I Sao commanded a pirate fleet that surpassed the navies of many countries. In addition to more than 200 oceangoing junks armed with 20-30 cannon and manned by up to 400 pirates each, she controlled 600-800 coastal vessels (12-25 cannon, 200 men) and dozens of river junks (20-30 men). She set up a network of spies who watched the harbors and reported potential targets.
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Pirates and Commerce, A Modern Plague of Pirates
A new, well-written, professional, comprehensive book by an experienced Master Captain is sure to please. It is a must-read for all commercial (and other) sea persons.
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The Career of Cheng I Sao, Female Chinese Pirate
Ching Shih, who went by several different variations of this same name, was arguably the most successful pirate of all time. She made a profitable living outside the law.
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