Blackbeard Wasn't Only Looking for Gold

La Concordia was an integral vessel in the transatlantic slave trade route. When Blackbeard sieged it, he took on some unexpected crew members.
From: SECRETS: Blackbeard's Ship
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[@melvint.nimtzii4340]

blackbeard wasnt only looking for gold (smooth jazz starts playing) he was looking for love

[@modernknightone]

He was also looking for Milk Duds and some sweet patterned tile to decorate the commode area of his cabin.

[@johnyblaze5555]

Melvin T. Nimtz II ya like jazz?

[@chrislindsey1370]

Melvin T. Nimtz II in other words he was looking for Booty 😂😂😂

[@eod995]

That’s exactly what I was thinking!!!

[@dawarboss3709]

Melvin T. Nimtz II he wanted both kinds of booty

[@stevensonbak]

After seeing the title of this video, I was half expecting this to be just a five second video explaining how he discovered at the end of his journey that the friendship he shared with his crew was the true treasure Thanks, memes

[@saftytorch4435]

stevensonbak Blackbeard: Nyeh! *Throws scroll*

[@arafchowdhury4771]

365 likes this comment is haunted

[@GothGirlKara]

“People aren’t cargo mate” - Captain Jack Sparrow

[@heatherwhite9630]

The amount of coverups related to the Smithsonian discredit that whole organization look it up on KZbin a lot of American history including at the Grand Canyon has been canceled

[@username4441]

@@heatherwhite9630 everyone run around with their hair on fire in a panic.

[@heatherwhite9630]

User Name don’t get it

[@darcboy1398]

@@heatherwhite9630 is mocking you he doesn't think they hide anything in history

[@username4441]

@@darcboy1398 uh, ya spelled dark wrong.

[@Fire-Wolf-The-Wolgan]

That's what I like about those pirates. They didn't care what color you are, as long as you get the job done.

[@Viking_6_3]

you were a slave on the ship. not like you could do anything lol

[@Luciferus200581]

+Si vis Pacem Para Bellum Nope. The crew voted for a quarter master among them and he could veto the captain's decisions if it went against the crew's wishes. Blackbeard gave them a choice; join him and become a free pirate, or be let free on an island or remote coast without a ship.

[@Concerned_Robot]

Sam Craven yeah! "it doesn't matter what color you are when you die for me." I bet that was his thinking

[@scumf6862]

Thutmosis7 But the Moors were Berber/Arab people. Not black.

[@augustovasconcellos7173]

Thutmosis7 Moors? Moors?! Buddy... I think you might have been a few centuries off there.

[@roove1537]

That was pretty smart of him. It was an ideal way to get more crew members.

[@thepirateking4273]

tail feather he pulled a luffy , just how he got zoro

[@user-ph7pu6gc8k]

Highly motivated too, I bet.

[@jasonduarte95]

he may be a pirate but he ain't a racist

[@republic-ld3hq]

χρονης κ. well black people who were traded by their own people did care. Also the people who are still getting harassed and fell like they are still treated like slave might care. I mean I'm just saying. I get back then they would not have the same morals us what we have now but you can't blame people for being hurt as they feel that their ancestors were only there for profit and not treated like real people.

[@Thutmosis7]

Not true

[@TheZero696]

the biggest slave traders are black people ... learn your history

[@EmpireRamzes]

lmao true

[@ghostdeep2542]

republic1001 why do morons like you continually say Africans sold their own people? When you are at war with a rival tribe and you sell your enemies for weapons to defeat your enemies, then it is not "selling your own people" fucking moron.

[@thewanderingmonk9008]

history tells us Blackbeard was actually looking for devil fruits and the one piece.

[@kartikeyapro1826]

he was looking for the yami yami no mi

[@TrollingVeteran]

"In a world without gold, we might've been heroes."

[@joshuakelly1846]

Thought they were going to something like “he found the real treasure wasn’t gold but, friendship and that together anything could be accomplished”

[@xXB1izzardXx]

He was looking for one piece

[@fwp707norcal7]

lmao

[@mohammadsyarifuddin6577]

Raibushi Best comment

[@princevinny0073]

LMFAO :P i guess your right :)

[@D.FluenzaYT]

Lol

[@throast5809]

I bet he also left his compass behind because it only slowed him down

[@Ilive4moneyable]

wow never knew blackbeard had some heart.

[@L3uX]

I'm sure he knew very well, that the unfortunate/poor Africans were completely uprooted, had no where to go, let alone extremely low chance of ever getting back to their native homeland and this made them prime candidates to join his crew. Instead of being taken effectively as a prisoner then into a slave, anyone would rather join Blackbeard and atleast have most of their personal freedom back. The 60 taken probably were the most strong/young ones (without going over capacity). I think he was very smart.

[@fupopanda]

Triple A Gaming Not about heart, but about smarts. He was just taking what he needed, not because he wanted to do good.

[@samibaron]

Zz

[@YouCanCallMeReTro]

The World Critic and gamer Nothing he did was out of heart. He needed crew members. He only took about 60 slaves to join his crew and left the other 440 or so marooned with the French.

[@SmokeyGames420]

@Brad Roberts Better than working on a slave plantation. Pirates had a code back then, the crew could actually vote the captain out if they were cowardly, bad leader, extremely cruel, etc. The only times the captain had command was during battles or raids, etc. and he would get most of the share and the rest of the crew would get their share. Pirates were pretty much democratic. Self democratic. Basically, you either work for the captain and get payed to fight for him and manage the ship or rot on a plantation.

[@superpowerdragon]

Blackbeard wasn't only looking for gold, he was looking to become The Pirate King!!!

[@podsmpsg1]

if Blackbeard were alive today, he'd probably get to stay in the imperial suite of a five-star hotel, for free.

[@Stuart_Houston]

STEVE P You might need to read a bit more about what he's done.

[@jeskler]

Yeah.... He really wouldn’t

[@Mr.Obongo]

He’d be in prison probably for some modern day crimes, pirates were gangs of the seas.

[@wildchicken679]

Chinese Himmrah Still a 5-Star hotel by his time period standards. Free food Free bed Free entertainment And its all for FREE!!

[@331777ify]

Black Beard, the first abolitionist

[@iii-ei5cv]

another fucking dumb southerner... one who probably believes that the South wasn't fighting for slavery in contradiction to what the Confederacy's founding documents deliberately stated

[@ROBLOXobama1337]

who cares if he's a southerner, he's not wrong. it's not like black beard was going around freeing all the slaves he could find. they were just cheap labor.

[@iii-ei5cv]

Alexander slaves didnt choose to remain captive, conditions were obviously much shittier on the salve ships. Blackbeard chose the slaves who looked like they had the most promise and let the rest go. Maybe Blackbeard kept them as slaves, but hostorical accounts suggest otherwise. You're right, it shouldnt matter that he's a southerner, but somehow I dont think it's irrelevant that the guy with a Disneyfied idea of what slave conditions were also has a Confederate flag in his profile picture.

[@sandman5522]

Despite what he did, he was not.

[@gratefuldead3750]

@@ROBLOXobama1337 blackbeard was a welsh

[@baneblackguard584]

perfect labor pool. wasn't about abolitionism, is about having a source of new crew members who were highly motivated and likely extremely grateful. a happy and motivated crew is a perfect crew.

[@pacoramirez7363]

I think today he prefers to be called Beard of Color.

[@stephaniegonewild5857]

Blackbeard definitely would be an asset today.

[@l0lLorenzol0l]

Those men owed Blackbeard their lives. The most loyal crewmenber he could hope for.

[@johnniechu5662]

I believe he was looking for the legendary treasure One Piece. Can't believe they didn't mention it here.

[@johnniechu5662]

funnyguy3D, it's okay if you like Bleach man, we all still like you!

[@johnniechu5662]

funnyguy3D , come now, would you really ask your only friend to end her own life? Haha, I like you XD

[@johnniechu5662]

Eric Alfaro One step ahead of you, went back and passed with flying colours! Now I'm in second grade! X'D

[@johnwatt6359]

One piece?

[@gandalfthegreatwhite4393]

A most excellent piece of history! _I wonder what ever became of that captain._

[@Luciferus200581]

+Stay Alive Not the other way around? ;)

[@hanssteyr3621]

He had his head cut off then he swim around his ship then he died(totally real btw not some silly myth)

[@JT-nn8nj]

He died where I live, shits dope... he also threw the biggest pirate party there on this chill ass beach

[@pologenius21]

I think he hated Big Brother. Could use a Blackbeard today!

[@Blackjacksarmory]

Definitely

[@Luciferus200581]

He was a proponent of democracy and freedom, something the various empires didn't provide nor was interested in providing to its people.

[@bandccoresohio]

Jamar Jackson u could be the new blackbeard we will call u blackboy!

[@ShadowBeast6000]

There is honor among thieves.

[@Concerned_Robot]

he needed soldiers to fight in his war... simple.

[@zachIPFW]

Most likely true. Pretty much everyone was racist or prejudice back then. He mostly like saw those slaves as profit or easy labor aboard his fleet.

[@dillionhouston2163]

Right and who would be more loyal than a man you took out of chains?

[@s.a.8548]

He didn't care about skin colour. Just abled bodies.

[@SmokeyGames420]

@TheCrazyKid1381 Facts, it's a shame he died a horrible death. But he went out like a badass. 5 shots and 20 slashes. He went out like a legend. Most pirates were people who didn't want to be ruled by a king, they didn't care about your skin color, religion, nationality, etc. As long as you can work and fight, you were treated like everybody else. Of course you had the cruel pirates that did disgusting things but everything has a few bad eggs.

[@FF-ch9nr]

Blackbeard was the Dutch Van der Linde of pirates

[@deeRay7292]

where can i watch the whole documentaries? these short videos are so good!

[@blackbird5634]

How bummed would you be if you thought you'd been rescued to be handed back to the slave owners?

[@Demos_Jeff]

will crow I kind of just wonder like. You without a doubt hate these guys. There’s 440 of you and 30 of them. You just watched them get punked by pirates and now your stuck on a island. I just wonder why they didn’t revolt. On the ship they were literally bolted to the floor boards so they couldn’t do anything to help their situation.

[@minifridge337]

Blackbeard was looking for his shield to be buffed

[@akiradem69]

Where can we watch full documentaries?

[@cromwell300]

Give a man his freedom, and he will be loyal forever

[@Ginizhu]

3:28 lighting strikes every time he moves

[@alikhidzam3749]

He was looking for where he asked

[@naturelovely5558]

Black beard needed enough men to sail a second ship, and the slaves were needed as deck hands. He probably took the strong men with promise of freedom and wealth. For service and loyalty

[@seekter-kafa]

is there a longer version of this documentary or is that it?

[@Maluhia808]

This is why I love pirates

[@Maluhia808]

χρονης κ. I rather be with that guy instead of the British Empire

[@Maluhia808]

@χρονης κ. robbing the robber that it works kid.

[@icejfishwer560]

pirates aren't racist love it as long they got the job done

[@danielplainview2360]

@3:55 I can only imagine the amount of discomfort felt wearing those type of shoes with NO SOCKS! ouch.

[@willie417]

Who would be the best crew that you could get for a pirate ship at that time, recruit the people who have been kidnapped, treated badly, who friends and families have been killed, that's the best crew you could ever have, the people who the slavers made hate them, just think of the fear those slave ships captains had when they enter that area.

[@yukiotheexorcist1967]

Very interesting, but what was Monkey D Luffy doing during this time period ?🤔

[@MUK-yf2sw]

YukioTheExorcist training

[@TonyZ96]

What's the name of the full documentary

[@ajshim]

I wonder how Blackbeard managed to keep his crew fit & avoid sickness.

[@user-fs5fc1vv7y]

smart way to replenish the ships populace

[@martonbussay8326]

He was a cool pirate then. Awesome !

[@illiamway9542]

Blackbeard got the jungle fever

[@susanfarley6433]

Blackboard came to Charleston SC and wouldn't leave until he got medicine for venereal disease.

[@TigerOfGermany]

Lol he probably took the healthiest and strongest. That paired with how loyal they probably were for him freeing them must of made a bad ass crew

[@thesunflowchannel1995]

As a slave I was born to walk alone. Going down the only route I've ever known. Here I go again on my own.

[@theraginggam3r679]

He may be known as a brutal ruthless pirate but hey, he wasn’t racist 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@kingjeremysircornwell7847]

what does the #leather #carbon #data? and what #animal is the leather from

[@Erizedd]

Before Blackbeard even captured Queen Anne's Revenge, his lieutenant and second-in-command was a man named Black Caesar (someone whose impressive stature rivaled that of Blackbeard himself). Black Caesar was rumored to have formerly been an African tribal war chief before being captured as a slave, escaping slavedom, becoming a pirate of some repute in his own right (he had both notoriety and wealth), then leaving his established hideout to seek out Blackbeard and join up with him. Black Caesar remained one of his most loyal crew members (and friends) up until, and beyond, Blackbeard's death. Blackbeard was said to have always had a crew of roughly half ex-slaves, of which all were treated as equals to any other crew member. On capturing La Concorde/Queen Anne's Revenge, Blackbeard gave the slaves a choice - either they could join him or be set free on a nearby (semi-inhabited) island. Some joined him and the rest went ashore, though it's believed those who went ashore were eventually re-captured and enslaved anew.

[@king.kthebest6158]

Nice, yet badass.

[@smellfish1430]

He was looking for the quarantine’s end!

[@ralfpetitt713]

He was looking for his buff

[@emosewasikcin]

He was looking for that one Valk cam that kept tagging him.

[@leogarcia8640]

He was looking for his rifle shield

[@daviddylan9097]

and thus Blackbeard becomes my favorite Pirate

[@jameswilliams1398]

Blackbeard wasn’t only looking for gold. He was looking for platinum.

[@elroi1591]

Blackbeard wasn't only looking for gold, he was looking for Dumbledore's white beard.

[@dysfunctionalthor4719]

Of course he wasn’t looking for gold he was looking for the fountain of youth

[@mastersavior4776]

he’s also looking for the devil fruits

[@arober9758]

Incredible and double incredible!!🇺🇸

[@heavymetalbassist5]

Blackbeard took the Charleston SC harbor under seige for a "chest of medicines". His crew had VD and required mercury syringes.

[@edisonabazaj7144]

He was looking for a devil fruit

[@kirind.dragon1901]

Blackbeard wasn't only looking for Gold he was looking for " One Piece".

[@stonedalldayjedi533]

Just like assassin's creed: black flag. Such a flawless game.

[@amirfarhanbinmohammadzamri5000]

He was also looking for devil fruits

[@vysenshark]

He was looking for a buff.

[@TheMADC999]

You forgot to mention he's a Yonko

[@kylebroflovski5511]

In a world without gold.. we would’ve been heroes!

[@esthera3923]

Makes sense. As a target it's poorly defended, and by freeing the best slaves, they're likely to join your crew and become fiercely loyal. Always good to get more manpower

[@cremovamp]

amazing pirate

[@samuelclemmons3915]

He was looking for a buff for his rifle shield

[@Jinseual]

He was looking for a particular pineapple that's under the sea.

[@meowmeowone8479]

Mr. Robot of back in the day!

[@AyandaPhungula-ts4jx]

Assassin's Creed IV Black flag Blackbeard:In a world without gold we might have been heroes

[@lexigrimhaive]

How does a rope-lined manacle prevent infection?!

[@aaron2997]

Thought they were gonna say the fountain of youth. Thanks, Disney.

[@kahokuokalanimakaiwi4456]

I thought black beard would kill the slave ship captain and his crew and have a 2nd ship to create his own fleet

[@plains12]

he's looking for the observatory for nassar obv

[@heneraldodzz4978]

People aren't cargo mates - captain Jack Sparrow

[@antoine-ramonkortzorg8755]

he was looking for a Sparrow!

[@Redactedredacted5837]

No escorts?

[@hanjizoe2648]

He was looking for Medicine, with the help of Captain Kenway!

[@hectorruelas5600]

3:39 deformed west coast

[@monke6774]

lol Yeah how did no one notice that

[@spicedlemonz6951]

Now do a documentary about Gold roger and white beard

[@adryanmichaelis5723]

I didnt know that blackbeard has such a kind heart for the slaves

[@abnerthepig4899]

Listen to your fans !!! Make the videos longer !!!!!!

[@mr.ganja42O]

Plot twist he was looking for true love

[@dennisorlanes782]

He was looking for strong Devil fruits and one piece...😂😂

[@hayesjackson8436]

Fighting the good fight 300 years ago

[@airwipe1639]

Immediately I thought of Blackbeard from Rainbow Six Siege

[@sharkgames8010]

I guess that's why he called"black Beard"

[@kaiharley2005]

He may be a pirate but he is also a great man

[@AndreTheAstronaut]

so he still gives most of them back as slaves....and forces the others to be pirates.

[@C-13770]

Thank you.

[@abnerthepig4899]

BLACKBEARD IS MY HERO, I DONT KNOW WHY, IVE ALWAYS LOVED HIM

[@alexanderchippel]

Probably took them on because he knew they wouldn't habe many qualms about killing those who bought them. And they had no connections, so they couldn't leave the pirate life.

[@deviousmonke]

Blackbeard is the goat

[@leosilva4144]

this is cool and honorable

[@jesusyeshuaelelyonelshadai6295]

So he was a early lincoln/robinhood/pirate

[@xtreme4574]

Blackbeard is looking for Whitebeard.

[@yrbnta317]

He was looking for the hostage