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Captain Wirks

Captain Wirks; Wicks

Alleged English pirate.

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15871129LON00

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1587, November 29

London

Elderman Moritz Zimmerman of the London Steelyard to Bremen: has found out that the ship that was attacked by English pirates near Shetland while on the way to Iceland, is lying at the Isle of Man, most of the goods sold, and that attempts to retrieve it will cost a lot of money and trouble.

15871231BRE00

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1587, December 31

Bremen

Bremen to king Frederick II of Denmark: describe how a ship coming back from Iceland to Bremen, which among others had stockfish on board destined for the king, was attacked by English pirates near Shetland. Now it has become clear that the ship is on the Isle of Man, support of the king is requested in retrieving it.

15880227BRE00

1588, February 27

Bremen

Bremen to queen Elizabeth I of England: relate how the ship of Everdt Schroder, Friedrich Koster and Johan Hudeman was captured by English pirates near Shetland when they were returning from Iceland, with among others fish for the Danish king on board. Now it has become known that the ship has been brought to the Isle of Man, the queen is asked for help in retrieving it.

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