Ocracoke, North Carolina to land on the island for repairs. An attempt at an English settlement was tried at Roanoke Island in the late 16th century, but it failed. This effectively halted European settlement until 1663, when the Carolina Colony was chartered by King Charles II. However, remote Ocracoke Island was not permanently settled until 1750, being a pirate haven at times before then. It was a favorite anchorage of Edward Teach, better known as the pirate Blackbeard. He was killed in a fierce battle with troops from Virginia on November 22, 1718. The grounds of what is now the Springer's Point Nature
John Taylor (pirate) Taylor and his crew in exchange for his ship the "Cassandra." What became of Taylor after that is uncertain although one report claims he became an officer in the Armada de Barlovento. John Taylor (pirate) John Taylor was a pirate who lived in the early 18th century; he was also frequently known as Richard Taylor. He was Edward England's quartermaster and popular with the crew due to his violent disposition. Taylor was responsible for the vote that removed Edward England from command. After that Taylor continued to cruise and captured Arabian and European prizes off the Indian coast. At Reunion