Blackbeard’s Flag
Blackbeard didn’t use the Jolly Roger flag to his ship. According to researchers, he customed his own flag for his ship. “Blackbeard had his own black flag featuring a skeleton with horns. The skeleton held an hourglass in one hand, and in the other, he carried a spear pointing to a heart dripping with three drops…” they said.
That’s definitely sending a message to those approaching!