I Would Expect No Less Of A Pirate

Rackham had been under the command of notorious pirate, Charles Vane. When Vane refused to engage a French vessel in battle, the crew was so disgusted that they mutinied and appointed Rackham as leader. Rackham immediately turned, engaged the French vessel and defeated it, while being heavily intoxicated from consuming large amounts of rum.[citation needed]

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