Bartholomew Roberts would have won it by far if there were competition among all the pirates in ship looting. Bartholomew Roberts was the most successful pirate the world has ever known. There are rumors that he looted around 400 ships. Roberts named the ships he captured Royal Fortune. The main reason for his lasting success was his courage. This fearless leader terrorized every ship he encountered along the Caribbean Sea. This has been the case against many superior warships that most pirates would avoid.

Who is Bartholomew Roberts?

The famous pirate Roberts is also known as the Black Bart, whose name represents all acts of violence. Bartholomew Roberts was described as a tall, attractive man who loved expensive clothes and jewelry. This man, the owner of famous pirate ships, was often seen wearing an expensive hat with a distinctive red feather and a gorgeous red vest. The famous pirate was well dressed even in wars. There was a heavy gold chain with a diamond cross around his neck.

Bartholomew Roberts was born in South Wales and his real name is John Roberts. The pirates of a ship captured near the coast of Guinea forced Roberts to join the crew. Roberts soon realized that this trade was an ideal opportunity for him.

The famous pirate soon became a favorite of the crew working under pirate ships. In June 1719, some of the pirates were killed in an ambush. The crew chose Roberts as the new captain, despite his short time with them. He changed his famous pirate name to Bartholomew Roberts and started his pirate career.

The Last Royal Fortune

In early February 1722, Captain Challoner Ogle was sent by the British Government to find and capture the pirate Roberts. Ogle's battleship "Swallow" began chasing Roberts across the Caribbean. Ogle captured the Royal Fortune ship and attacked it. Bartholomew Roberts was the first pirate to fall when the fight began. The famous pirate Roberts was shot by Grapeshot and died on the spot. The terrified crew threw his lifeless body into the sea by Bartholomew Roberts' will.