Howell Davis
Howell Davis | |
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An engraving of Davis in a 1728 edition of A General History of the Pyrates. | |
| Born | c. 1690 |
| Died | 19 June 1719 |
| Piratical career | |
| Nickname | Dave or Davies |
| Type | Pirate |
| Years active | 18 July 1718 – 19 June 1719 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Base of operations | Caribbean Sea and West Africa |
| Commands | Frigate Cadogan Sloop-O-War Buck Sloop-O-War Saint James Frigate Royal Rover |
Howell Davis (also spelled Hywel and Davies; c. 1690 – 19 June 1719) was a Welsh pirate. His piratical career lasted 11 months, from July 1718 to June 1719, when he was ambushed and killed. He captured 15 known British and French ships. His ships were the Cadogan, Buck, Saint James, and Rover.