Madagascar Pirates Top File

For a pirate, the Caribbean was becoming too crowded. The Royal Navy was cracking down, and the pickings were slim. But the Indian Ocean? It was ripe for the taking.

Intermarriage was common. Many pirates retired on the island, assimilating into local tribes. This created a unique creole culture that persisted for decades. In fact, if you visit the cemetery on Sainte-Marie today, you can still find headstones carved with the skull and crossbones, marking the final resting places of men who hailed from England, France, and America, but who died as citizens of the island. madagascar pirates top

: While often considered a fictitious utopia, this legendary pirate colony is famously associated with the northern tip of Madagascar. Top Landmark to Visit For a pirate, the Caribbean was becoming too crowded