Israel Hands showed a crate of medicine needed for the population of Nassau to Blackbeard, leading him to hold hostages at Charleston. Israel Hands Israel Hands was an 18th-century pirate, also known as Basilica Hands. He is best known for being second in command to the infamous pirate Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard. Hands' first historical mention was in 1718, when Blackbeard gave him command of David Herriot's ship "Adventure" after Herriot was captured by Teach in March 1718. During the winter of 1717–1718 Blackbeard harassed shipping sailing to and from the port of Vera Cruz, Mexico and traversing the Bay
Charles Harris (pirate) Charles Harris (pirate) Charles Harris (1698-1723) was an English pirate active in the 1720s. He is best known for his association with George Lowther and Edward Low. Harris was ship's mate and navigator aboard the logwood hauler "Greyhound" in January 1722 when it was seized by pirate George Lowther aboard the "Happy Delivery" between Honduras and Boston. The "Greyhound’s" captain Benjamin Edward fought Lowther for a time but eventually surrendered. In retaliation for their resistance the pirates killed many of the "Greyhound’s" crew; the remainder were forced aboard the "Happy Delivery". Unlike most of the crew, Charles Harris willingly signed