FAMOUS PIRATE FLAGS JathRackhan’s standard is probably the most recognizable pirate flag. For being sucha famous fag, Rackham was not all that impressive a pirate, earning the nickname "Calic ach or his fancy Vartrobe rather than his looting and pillaging,Blackbeard commanded upwards of 300 crew at the height of his swashbuckling. Named Edward Teach in real life, he took more than 300 ships during his prolific career, including the defeat of British Royal Navy ship. He eventually met his maker, being captured & killed in the colonies.Captain Henry Every was active during the erly years ofthe “Golden Age" of pirates. His exploits paved the way for many whom followed, including Blackbeard & Calico Jack, After years of successful ocean banditry, Every and hundreds of his crew went onthe un, never to be captured,