The ferocity of the notorious 17th century 'pirate king'

In just 2 years of wandering at sea, "Pirate King" Henry Avery and his gang captured more than 10 ships and reaped huge booty.

Known as the "king of pirates", Henry Avery commanded about 160 pirates to attack and plunder many ships in the 17th century. In particular, he dared to attack the ship of the Indian emperor Aurangzeb.

Born in 1659 in Plymouth, England, Henry Avery was one of the world's most notorious pirates. He is said to have served in the British Navy before becoming the "Pirate King" .

"Pirate King" Henry Avery and his gang stole a lot of gold and silver to enjoy life.

According to some researchers, Henry Avery's highest rank while serving in the Navy was Captain. However, for unknown reasons, he later decided to become a pirate in 1691.

Some people believe that Henry Avery made this decision because being a pirate would give him a comfortable life, living outside the law and earning a lot of money in a short time.

After several years of "practicing" as a pirate, Henry Avery became the captain of a pirate ship. He commanded about 160 pirates and carried out many attacks, looting the property and goods of merchant ships. Accordingly, "pirate king" Henry Avery and his accomplices robbed a lot of gold, silver, jewels and many valuables to spend.

One of Henry Avery's biggest heists took place on September 7, 1695. The pirate king commanded his men to raid the Ganj-i-Sawai, a ship owned by the Indian emperor Aurangzeb, one of the most powerful and wealthy men of his time .

After several years of "practicing" as a pirate, Henry Avery became the captain of a ship.

The Ganj-i-Sawai was carrying millions of dollars worth of gold and silver along with many pilgrims. During the attack, Henry Avery's pirates tortured and murdered some of the people on board.

Under pressure from India, King William III of England offered a large reward for the capture of Henry Every. As a result, this "pirate king" was hunted down.

To this day, no one knows for sure what happened to the "Pirate King." Some say Avery hitched a ride to Ireland on the Sea Flower in 1696 and lived out the rest of his life in peace. Others say Avery escaped to Madagascar and established a pirate colony there, or returned to his native England and died destitute after being cheated out of his treasure.

However, in August, two shipwreck explorers discovered a coded letter written by a man named 'Avery the Pirate' in the Scottish archives. The letter was dated December 1700 and was addressed to Reverend James Richardson of Orange Street, London.

According to the explorers, this letter provides evidence that Henry Avery not only returned to England after the legendary raid but also participated in King William III's spy ring in the early 18th century.