Bahamas, that’s a perfect place for holidays, relaxation, and getting away from everyday life. Pirates realized that, making New Providence and its capital Nassau their safe haven. Located in the centre of famous trade routes, the island was an ideal place to rest, stock up on provisions and plan new conquests. Charles Vane, Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard, who often chose New Providence as their meeting place, knew that very well. Until … In 1710 the government of the Bahamas decided to limit pirate greed and debauchery and took the power over the island. From then on, New Providence ceased to be friendly to sea robbers, which forced them to choose a different destination. But something had survived …