The Stolen Goods: A look into the history of banditry and swashbucklery

7. Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy: The Prince of Pirates

Ryan McCarthy

Samuel "Black Sam" Bellamy is considered the richest pirate of all time, accumulating a whopping 120 million dollars in loot! And he did it all while treating his crew and his captives with kindness and respect. Who says nice guys finish last?