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Captain William Kidd – Sent to Hunt Pirates. Executed as One.

William Kidd. A captain who set sail under the authority of the English Crown — and ended his life on the gallows as a pirate. In this video, we will follow the story of Captain William Kidd, from his early years in colonial America through his fateful voyage to the Indian Ocean, and finally to his trial and execution in London in 1701. Kidd was not a classic pirate. He was a privateer holding a royal commission, backed by political and commercial elites, with a clear mandate to suppress piracy and protect imperial trade. The turning point came with the capture of the Quedagh Merchant — a case that existed on the edge of contemporary maritime law, yet proved politically indefensible. A captain acting in the name of the law suddenly became a liability, and those who had once supported his mission quickly began to distance themselves. An important role in this story was played by Richard Coote, Governor of New York and one of the figures connected to Kidd’s expedition. His stance after Kidd’s return to the colonies illustrates how swiftly political backing can turn into silence and denial. Note: The visual imagery used in this video serves to create atmosphere and illustrate the narrative. These are not exact historical reconstructions; their purpose is to immerse the viewer in the period and the story, rather than to depict verified details of clothing, ships, or the physical appearance of historical figures. The video is accompanied by music, visual material, animated maps, and effects designed to convey the atmosphere of the era and enhance the authenticity of the narrative. The voiceover is synthetically generated to maintain consistent quality and a documentary tone; however, the intonation and rhythm are manually adjusted to ensure a natural and engaging delivery.