Who was found guilty by the High Court of Admiralty, London, on five counts of piracy and for the murder of William Moore, was hanged on May 23, 1701, at 'Execution Dock', Wapping, London?
Wapping of Execution Dock was nearer to the "Town of Ramsgate". This also is on the site of a 16th-century inn and is located next to Wapping Old Stairs to the west of the "Prospect"; by Wapping Pier Head — the former local headquarters of the Customs and Excise. Situated halfway between the two is the "Captain Kidd", named after the Scottish privateer William Kidd. He was hanged on the Wapping foreshore in 1701 after being found guilty of murder and piracy. Although the pub occupies a 17th-century building, it was established only in the 1980s. Wapping has been used as
William Kidd shocked to learn at his trial that he was charged with murder. He was found guilty on all charges (murder and five counts of piracy) and sentenced to death. He was hanged in a public execution on 23 May 1701, at Execution Dock, Wapping, in London. He was hanged two times. On the first attempt, the hangman's rope broke and Kidd survived. Although some in the crowd called for Kidd's release, claiming the breaking of the rope was a sign from God, Kidd was hanged again minutes later, this time successfully. His body was gibbeted over the River Thames at