Calico Jack's Flag

History

John Rackham, nicknamed Calico Jack for his calico cloth clothes, was a Caribbean pirate active from 1718 until his capture in 1720. His flag featured a skull over crossed cutlasses. He is also notable for sailing with two female pirates: Anne Bonny and Mary Read.

Colors

Black, White

Symbols

Skull above crossed swords on black field

The crossed swords distinguished Calico Jack's flag from the standard skull-and-crossbones Jolly Roger.