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Barnet

A captain who captured the pirate John Rackam.

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Also known as Captain Barnet

First appearance: Of Captain John Rackam, and His Crew

Barnet shows up with force in Of Captain John Rackam, and His Crew. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Captain of the sloop sent by the Governor of Jamaica to pursue Rackam; successfully captures Rackam and his crew.
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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