Pirates in the old days, the era of Blackbeard, Bluebeard, Captain
Kidd and any number of guys nicknamed Peg Leg used St. Thomas
as a base from which to raid merchant ships of any and every
nation. They were after the gold and silver-laden ships enroute
to Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Spain.
Today, the historical significance of the pirates days live on
through the names of the hotels, restaurants and shops throughout
St. Thomas.
Newly done.
