This man captured one of the largest hauls, which proved to be laden with enough treasure to pay off Englands national debt. It took the pirate four days just to transfer the loot from one ship to another. It is known that the Queen of England often referred to him as my pirate.
- Charles Vane
- Henry Avery
- Sir Francis Drake
- Howell Davis
Answer
The correct answer is C) Sir Francis Drake.
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