| Virgin Islands > St. Thomas |
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St. Thomas History |
Pirates in the old days, the era of Blackbeard, Bluebeard, Captain
Kidd and any number of guys nicknamed Peg Leg used St. Thomas
as a base from which to raid merchant ships of any and every
nation. They were after the gold and silver-laden ships enroute
to Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Spain.
Today, the historical significance of the pirates days live on
through the names of the hotels, restaurants and shops throughout
| Location | St. Thomas Virgin Islands |