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What was Henry Every's nickname among his crew?

  • Long Ben

  • Short Ben

  • Tall Tom

  • Little John

Answer

Long Ben was the nickname given to Henry Every by his crew. The moniker likely originated from Every's tall stature and his reputation as a skilled navigator, with "long" referring to his height and "Ben" being a common nickname for Benjamin, a name often associated with seafaring. Every's nickname reflected his physical presence and his expertise in traversing the vast oceans.
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