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Howell Davis

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Welsh pirate

United KingdomLived 1690 to 1719 · aged 29
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Howell Davis was a Welsh pirate. His piratical career lasted 11 months, from July 1718 to June 1719, when he was ambushed and killed. He captured 15 known British and French ships. His ships were the Cadogan, Buck, Saint James, and Rover.

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Howell Davis, Taking a Dutch Treasure Ship, from the Pirates of the Spanish Main series (N19) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes MET DP835011Howell Davis, Taking a Dutch Treasure Ship, from the Pirates of the Spanish Main series (N19) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes MET DP835011The death of Captain Davis in an ambush on PrincipeThe death of Captain Davis in an ambush on Principe

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United Kingdom
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deceased
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Lived 1690 to 1719 · aged 29
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