SymbolMeaningWeapons (swords, spears, daggers)Violence, a pirate’s willingness to fight

What are pirates known for?

Pirates are criminals who steal vessels, people and goods on the sea and coastal areas. Privateers were privately owned ships that captured sea trade under orders from various governments. Buccaneers were government-sponsored pirate crews who attacked Spanish ships in the Caribbean during the 17th century.

What were pirates fighting for?

Pirates are sea robbers who prey on other ships and rob them of their goods and sometimes capture the ship itself for their own purposes. Piracy has a long history and began over 2000 years ago in Ancient Greece when sea robbers threatened the trading routes of Ancient Greece.