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Flora Burn

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About Flora Burn

Flora Burn was a privateer.

Flora Burn was an American female pirate, who engaged in piracy in the year 1741 and operated on the East Coast of North America.

Life and piracy On June 2, 1741, Governor Richard Ward of Rhode Island, grants Captain Benjamin Norton a privateering commission, empowering him to undertake aggressive actions against Spanish vessels and commodities. The vessels name is HMS Revenge. Flora Burns is listed among thirty-five sailors of the American privateer ship during its voyage off the American coast in 1741. Her role within the ship is listed as Sailor.

While a member of the privateer crew, she was granted a one-and-three-quarter share, consistent with the allocation for all other sailors. In contrast, the commander, Benjamin Norton, held a two-and-a-half share. The total shares of the ship is 55.

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Important facts

Born
England
Occupation
Privateer

Frequently asked questions

Who was Flora Burn?

British pirate

When was Flora Burn born?

Flora Burn was born in England.

What was Flora Burn's occupation?

Flora Burn was a privateer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Flora Burn

· Wikidata: Q5460281

· DBpedia: Flora Burn

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