Battle of Ocracoke 1718
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 22 November 1718 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1718 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Golden Age of Piracy | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Great Britain, pirate | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.1502, -75.8730 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Ocracoke, also known as the Battle at Ocracoke or the Battle of Ocracoke Inlet, was a naval engagement fought on 22 November 1718 in Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina. It resulted in the death of the pirate Blackbeard (Edward Teach) and the defeat of his crew by a force commanded by Royal Navy lieutenant Robert Maynard.
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