Due to the Bahamas' strategic location near trade routes and its multitude of islands, Nassau soon became a popular pirates' den, and British rule was soon challenged by the self proclaimed "Privateers Republic" under the leadership of the infamous Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard.
Ngenxa yendawo enhle yaseBahamas eduzane nemizila yezohwebo kanye neziqhingi zayo eziningi, ngokushesha uNassau waba ngumhume wabantu abadumile, futhi umbuso waseBrithani waphonswa inselelo yi "Independenters Republic" ngaphansi kobuholi buka-Edward Fundisa odumile, kangcono waziwa ngeBlackbeard.