Pirate ships did have rules. They also had some interesting punishments if you broke the rules. Sabrina and her parrot, Doozer, have details in today's virtual tour. Ok, Sabrina tries to explain while Doozer interrupts.
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We all learned about Francis Marion in school, but I don't remember any mention of Isaac Hayne in history classes. He was an unsung hero of the Revolution, who died at the hands of the British. If you visit the Old Exchange Building, you might just run into him today, as he is one of the spirits still hanging out there.
Robert Smalls and the enslaved crew of The Planter seize the ship, evade Confederate batteries around the Charleston harbor, escape, and turn over the ship to Union forces blockading the harbor.
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