1692 in piracy

See also 1691 in piracy, other events in 1692, 1693 in piracy, and Timeline of piracy.

Events

Indian Ocean

• September - Danish seamen seize Mughal ships. The Mughal Empire holds the French, Dutch, and British East India Companies responsible and demands compensation.

Caribbean

• June 7 - An earthquake and resulting tsunami devastate Port Royal, Jamaica, a major buccaneer base.

North America

• April - George Raynor and his crew arrive in Charleston harbor with a stolen French ship containing large quantities of silver and gold.
• December - Thomas Tew obtains letter of marque from governor of Bermuda.

Births

• September 11 - Ingela Gathenhielm

References