Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. a small one-mast sailing ship
  2. 7. a heavy object used to stop a ship from moving
  3. 9. a large boat used by pirates to sail the seas
  4. 10. a short, curved sword used by pirates
  5. 11. to leave someone stranded on an island
  6. 12. a term for treasure or valuables taken by pirates
  7. 14. an attack by pirates on a ship or town
  8. 15. shiny metal coins often found in pirate treasure
  9. 16. the leader of a pirate crew
  10. 18. the large bodies of salt water where pirates sailed
  11. 20. goods or treasure stolen by pirates
  12. 21. the ropes and cables used to control a ship’s sails
  13. 22. a drink made of watered-down rum
  14. 23. a tool used to find direction while sailing
Down
  1. 1. another name for a pirate, often in the Caribbean
  2. 2. a place where ships dock and unload goods
  3. 4. when a pirate crew rebels against their captain
  4. 5. Roger, the pirate flag with a skull and crossbones
  5. 6. a small telescope used to see far away
  6. 8. a pirate who is legally allowed to raid ships
  7. 10. a big gun used to attack other ships
  8. 13. Nest, the lookout platform high up on a ship’s mast
  9. 17. valuable gold coins and jewels hidden by pirates
  10. 18. a symbol of danger often seen on pirate flags
  11. 19. a colorful bird that often sits on a pirate’s shoulder