History with a Twist
Blackbeard's Head Swam Around His Ship
Overview
Legend says after decapitation, Blackbeard's body swam around the ship.
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Blackbeard's Head Swam Around His Ship is a fascinating subject within history with a twist. Legend says after decapitation, Blackbeard's body swam around the ship. Blackbeard’s real name was Edward Teach. He often put slow-burning fuses in his beard to look more terrifying. His flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, ran aground in 1718. Swam around the ship.