In which year did Kidd capture his greatest prize, the Quedagh Merchant?
1698
1695
1700
1701
Answer
The year 1698 marked a significant milestone for Captain William Kidd when he successfully captured the Quedagh Merchant, the richest prize of his piratical career. This vessel, belonging to the Mughal Empire, was laden with an enormous amount of valuable cargo, including gold, silver, silks, and spices, making it one of the most lucrative prizes ever taken by a pirate.
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