Henry Mainwaring, pirate active off Irish coast in the early 17th century. Poacher turned gamekeeper, was pardoned and sailed for royal navy hunting pirates. Later a MP for Devon. His piratical activity nearly caused a war between England and Spain. pic.twitter.com/kAWTe7HpNa
— Irish Smuggling (@IrishSmuggling) September 25, 2020
A turncoat but he can avast my plank anytime.
Arrr.