Did you know pirates kept their loot in caves along the banks of rivers? Do you suppose that has anything to do with the fact that most of us today keep our money in banks?
You were the Boatswain on a pirate ship. Following is your Article of Agreement and the prize captured. How rich are you?
Article of Agreement
Captain and Quartermaster received two shares in a prize. Sailing Master, Boatswain, and Gunner receive one-and-one-half shares. Other officers one-and-one-quarter shares. Sailors, one share. If one lost a limb or became a cripple in the common service, one received more of a share.
The Crew
Captain, Quartermaster, Sailing Master, Boatswain, Gunner, seventeen sailors, and two additional officers. – No one was maimed during the capture.
The Prize
- Three chests of jewels (each chest contains 17 jewels; each jewel is worth $250.00)
- Nine silver bars (each bar weighs three pounds and silver is worth $80.00 per ounce.)
- Thirteen bags of gold dust (each bag weighs two pounds; gold dust is worth $190.00 per ounce)
- A variety of gold and silver coins worth $5,730.00
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TTYL,
Linda