Who is Thomas Tew

1: He was actually a nice guy.

2: Pioneered the route which became known as the Pirate Round.

3: Patron pirate of Rhode Island

The Pirate Round was most active from about 1693 to 1700 and then again from about 1719 to 1721.

It would start form any of the Atlantic ports, including Bermuda, Nassau, New York City, and La Coruña, depending on where the pirate crew initially assembled. The course continued south by southeast along the coast of Africa, frequently by way of the Madeira Islands. Then they would travel around the Cape of Good Hope, and on through the Mozambique Channel to northern Madagascar. Pirates would frequently usually stop here to take on fresh provisions before proceeding onward toward their targets further north. Particularly important pirate bases on Madagascar included the island of St. Mary's and Ranter Bay, both on the northeastern side of the island. The nearby Comoros islands were also used to restock ships in preparation for the final leg of their cruise.

From Madagascar or the Comoros, pirates would often head to Perim or Mocha at the mouth of the Red Sea to rob Mughal shipping. Pirates were especially fond of the exotic rich goods shipped between Surat and Mecca. Other pirates struck toward the Malabar and Coromandel coasts to rob Mughal merchants or richly laden East Indiamen. If everything went well pirates would then head back to Atlantic.

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