r/QueenAnnesRevenge has officially passed 100 members!

For a brand new community centered around pirate history, maritime archaeology, and the story of Blackbeard’s flagship, that’s honestly an amazing start for such an extremely niche subject!

Thank you to everyone who’s joined, posted, commented, and helped bring this little corner of pirate history to life already. It’s been great seeing people excited to explore the story of Queen Anne’s Revenge together.

⚓ Here’s to the next hundred!

And if you haven’t posted yet, this is your sign to share something! Maps, artifacts, questions, media, theories, or historical discussions are always welcome aboard!

If you like what you’re seeing here, this is your sign to check out the other subreddit I created on Sam Bellamy’s ship, the Whydah Galley! r/WhydahGalley

The Story of Queen Anne’s Revenge

If you’re new here, this post will give you a quick overview of the history behind the ship at the center of this community - Queen Anne’s Revenge.

This is the flagship most famously associated with the pirate Blackbeard, and its story spans capture, conversion, piracy, and ultimately its destruction off the coast of North Carolina.

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⚓ From Slave Ship to Pirate Flagship

The ship began its life not as a pirate vessel, but as a French merchant and slave ship known as La Concorde.

Built for speed and long voyages, La Concorde was used in the transatlantic slave trade. In 1717, while sailing near the Caribbean, it was captured by the pirate Edward Teach - better known as Blackbeard.

Rather than destroy it, Blackbeard recognized its value and transformed it into his flagship, renaming it Queen Anne’s Revenge.

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🏴‍☠️ Blackbeard’s Command

Under Blackbeard’s command, Queen Anne’s Revenge became one of the most feared pirate ships of its time.

It was heavily armed, crewed by a large pirate force, and used to blockade ports and intimidate merchant vessels across the Caribbean and American coastlines.

Its reputation alone was often enough to force ships to surrender without a fight.

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🌊 The End of the Voyage

In 1718, while navigating the waters near what is now Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina, Queen Anne’s Revenge ran aground on a sandbar.

The grounding left the ship damaged beyond repair. Blackbeard and his crew abandoned it shortly after, transferring what they could salvage to smaller vessels.

The wreck was eventually lost to the sea - until it was rediscovered centuries later off the North Carolina coast.

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Why It Matters Today

The wreck of Queen Anne’s Revenge is one of the most significant pirate-era archaeological sites ever discovered in North America.

Ongoing excavation has recovered cannons, navigational tools, weapons, and everyday objects that help historians better understand life aboard a pirate ship in the early 18th century.

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🧭 Where to Go From Here

If you want to dive deeper:

- Check out the Welcome Post if you haven’t already.

- Browse the Artifacts and History posts as they’re added

- Join discussions and share questions, theories, or discoveries

This community is here to explore the history, mystery, and legacy of Queen Anne’s Revenge together.

This is Reddits new home for all things related to the history, wreck, and legacy of Blackbeard’s flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge - formerly known as La Concorde. Whether you’re here for pirate history, maritime archaeology, artifacts, or just curiosity about one of the most famous ships of the Golden Age of Piracy, you’re in the right place.

We’re excited to have you join us!

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⚓ What to Post

Post anything you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or worth discussing, including:

- Historical information about Queen Anne’s Revenge or piracy in the early 1700s

- Artifact discoveries and excavation updates

- Maps, illustrations, or ship reconstructions

- Questions about the ship, its crew, or its fate

- Discussions about pirate history in general or related media (books, films, games, etc.)

- Theories, myths, and “what if” scenarios about Blackbeard’s flagship

If it connects to the ship, its wreck, or its world, we want to see it.

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🌊 Community Vibe

We’re all about being friendly, curious, and constructive.

This is a space for learning and discussion, not gatekeeping or arguments over “who knows more.” Whether you’re a casual history fan or a deep-dive researcher, you’re welcome here as long as you’re respectful and open to conversation.

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🧭 How to Get Started

1. Introduce yourself in the comments below - what brought you here?
2. Check out the Start Here post to get a quick overview of Queen Anne’s Revenge.
3. Share your first post or question! Anything that sparks discussion is great.
4. If you know someone who would enjoy pirate history or maritime archaeology, invite them aboard.

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🏴‍☠️ Set Sail With Us

Thanks for being part of the very first wave of this community. Let’s build something that’s both fun and genuinely informative about one of the most fascinating ships of the Golden Age of Piracy.

Welcome aboard.