06/18/2026
Black Bart’s most famous ship was the Royal Fortune, a name he used for several captured vessels during his career. One of the most notable was a large, heavily armed merchant ship he seized and refitted for piracy.
Under his command, this Royal Fortune was outfitted with around 40 to 50 cannons, making it a powerful force on the seas. It was large, fast for its size, and well-suited for both chasing down merchant ships and standing its ground in naval combat.