# James Skyrm — A General History of the Pirates character guide

> James Skyrm in A General History of the Pirates by Captain Charles Johnson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Captain James, one Skyrm, Captain James Skyrm, this Skyrm

**First appearance:** 0012-viii-of-captain-howel-davis-and-his-crew

## Who they are

A pirate captain who served under Howel Davis and later commanded his own ship.

## Relationships

### [Edward Low](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/characters/edward_low)

_professional_

Skyrm was a loyal crewman under Low, often involved in his brutal raids.

### [John Rackam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/characters/john_rackam)

_professional_

Skyrm and Rackam were fellow pirates who likely served together or crossed paths in pirate havens.

### [Howel Davis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/characters/howel_davis)

_professional_

Skyrm served under Davis as a crew member before later joining Low's crew.

### [Edward Low](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/characters/edward_low)

_professional_

Skyrm was a loyal crewman under Low, often involved in his brutal raids.

### [John Rackam](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/characters/john_rackam)

_professional_

Skyrm and Rackam were fellow pirates who likely served together or crossed paths in pirate havens.

## Links

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