Charles Vane
| Charles Vane | |
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An early-18th-century engraving of Charles Vane
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| Born | c. 1680 |
| Died |
March 29, 1721 (aged 41) Port Royal, Jamaica |
| Piratical career | |
| Type | Pirate |
| Allegiance | None |
| Years active | 1716–1719 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Base of operations | West Indies |
| Commands |
Lark Ranger (six-gun sloop) Ranger (12-gun brigantine) |
Charles Vane (c.1680 - 29 March 1720) was an English pirate who preyed upon English and French shipping. His pirate career lasted from 1716–1720. His flagship was the Ranger. His death was by hanging at Gallows Point, Port Royal, Jamaica.
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