Robert Lane

Robert Lane (died 1719) was a pirate active in the Caribbean and off the coast of Africa. He is best known for sailing with Edward England.

History

Edward England had taken the ship Pearl (renamed Royal James) in late 1718, pirating between the Azores and Cape Verde. In spring 1719 he took a number of ships near Gambia. Several he burned or looted and let go, but he kept two.

Lane sailed alongside Robert Sample, who captained the other vessel England had refitted. They sailed to the Caribbean, looting several ships before careening their vessels. Afterwards they sailed to Brazil "and did a great deal of mischief", plundering Portuguese ships.