Pirate flags B - „Calico“ Jack Rackham

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Model kits Black Pearl 1:72, Zvezda, or Pirate Ship 1:72, Revell

Complete accessories Black Pearl and Pirate Ship 1:72

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Set of Pirates flags - Calico Jack Rackham

'Calico' Jack Rackham (December 21, 1682- November 18, 1720)
Commonly known as Calico Jack, was named after the calico clothing he wore. Born of English decent in Jamaica in 1682, not much is known about his early years. One of the first accounts of Rackham is of him being a quartermaster for Captain Charles Vane in 1718 aboard the Ranger.
Jack Rackham had a difference of opinion with Vane concerning whether to attack a French Man-of-war. The Man-of-war was twice as large as the Ranger and Vane decided to retreat. Rackham disagreed, Vane's decision was final and they fled. Later Rackham called a vote and had Vane branded as a coward removed as captain. This was the beginning of Rackham's captaincy.
After some successful runs Rackham acquired the Kingston, which became Rackham's flagship. Rackham was also famous for his relations with two female pirates, Anne Bonny and Mary Read. Jack Rackham's Jolly Roger was the skull above the crossed cutlasses.

• Jack Rackham: Good site with a bio of Jack Rackham.
• Calico Jack: Shows Jack Rackham's flag and provides an account of his career as a pirate.
• Charleston Pirates - Jack Rackham: This site covers an account of Jack Rackham's history. Complete with an engraving of what Rackham looked like.

Material: very fine synthetic fabric
Description: The set consists of 1 printed sheet of flags with full-colour double-sided printing. We print the flags based on historical background available for each model. The shape and size of the flags are determined based on the historical documents, the maritime regulations of each country and the scale of the ship.