Joseph Cooper (pirate)
18th-century pirate / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Cooper (died 1725) was a pirate active in the Caribbean and the American east coast. He was best known for sailing alongside Francis Spriggs, and for the manner of his death.
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Joseph Cooper | |
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Died | 1725 Bay of Honduras |
Cause of death | Used a cask of gunpowder to blow up the cabin of his ship |
Occupation | Pirate |
Known for | Sailing alongside Francis Spriggs, and for the manner of his death |
Piratical career | |
Base of operations | Caribbean and the American east coast |
Commands | Night Rambler |
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