Bridstock Weaver Part 1: The Reluctant Pirate

One can only imagine the horror of being forced to join a pirate crew at the point of a cutlass. Understandably, many unfortunate sailors are compliant — most just want to get out alive! Under the command of Captain Thomas Anstis, merchant sailor Bridstock Weaver provides perhaps the most dramatic tale of a life as a captive aboard a pirate ship. He must walk the tightrope of avoiding damnation whilst doing whatever it takes to survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Pirates. For centuries the world has been fascinated by them. Their legends have swollen to fantastic proportions. But who were they really? Join us each week as we set sail alongside legendary outlaws such as Blackbeard, Samuel Bellamy, Henry Morgan and Ann Bonny. We’ll separate fact from fiction and discover what life was really like under the black flag. Real Pirates is a Spotify Original from Parcast produced in partnership with Noiser.