Mary Read

A fierce female pirate

Did you know that one of the most famous female pirates came from Plymouth? Mary Read was born around 1690 and there are a number of articles about her and another female pirate called Anne Bonny or Bonney available online. Here are some links to a few of the best ones:

• The History and Legends of Anne Bonney and Mary Read
• If There’s a Man Among Ye: The Tale of Pirate Queens Anne Bonny and Mary Read 
• The History of Anne Bonney and Mary Read
• The Revenge of Anne and Mary