TOP 10 RANKING
Top 10 Famous Pirates — Ranked by Fans
Blackbeard is the #1 fan-ranked Famous Pirates on SendMeYourList, followed by Henry Morgan and Francis Drake. See the full community Top 10 and rank them yourself.
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Last updated: May 7, 2026
Blackbeard leads the community rankings for Famous Pirates, with Henry Morgan and Francis Drake close behind. These standings reflect real votes from SendMeYourList fans — not editors, not algorithms. Rank the full list yourself and see how your picks compare.
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Blackbeard – Edward Teach, the most feared pirate of the Caribbean.
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Henry Morgan – Welsh privateer who became Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica.
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Francis Drake – English sea captain and privateer.
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Bartholomew Roberts – Black Bart - captured over 400 ships.
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Anne Bonny – Irish pirate who sailed with Calico Jack.
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Mary Read – English pirate who sailed disguised as a man.
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Black Sam Bellamy – The Prince of Pirates and wealthiest pirate in history.
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Calico Jack – John Rackham, known for his colorful clothing.
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Captain Kidd – Scottish sailor tried and executed for piracy.
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