Mary Read

Pirate and feminist icon

Mary Read was an English pirate who sailed the Caribbean seas in the early 18th century. She is best known for her involvement in the pirate crew of Calico Jack Rackham, and her romantic relationship with Ann Bonny. Read was known for her bravery and cunning, and was one of the few female pirates of her time. She was born in England and later moved to the American colonies, where she became involved in piracy. Read's...