Anne Bonny Rackam landed her on the island of Cuba and there she had a son. Many different theories state that he was left with his family or simply abandoned. Bonny rejoined Rackham and continued the pirate life, having divorced her husband and marrying Rackham while at sea. Bonny, Rackham, and Mary Read stole the ship "William", then at anchor in Nassau harbour, and put out to sea. Rackham and the two women recruited a new crew. Their crew spent years in Jamaica and the surrounding area. Over the next several months, they enjoyed success, capturing many, albeit smaller, vessels and bringing
Mary Anne Clarke and the great-grandmother of the novelist Daphne du Maurier (1907–1989), who wrote a book about her, "Mary Anne". Writings by Mary Anne Clarke include the following: She co-authored with Elizabeth Taylor: With Gwyllym Lloyd Wardle, Francis Wright, and Daniel Wright: For Mary Anne Clarke's works Mary Anne Clarke Mary Anne Clarke (born Mary Anne Thompson; 3 April 1776 – 21 June 1852) was the mistress of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. Their relationship began in 1803, while he was Commander-in-Chief of the army. Later in 1809, she wrote her memoirs which were published. She was the subject of