Sarah Bishop (c. 1759 – c. 1809) was an affluent American woman who was forced to become a female pirate during 1778–1780.
Sarah Bishop (c. 1759 – c. 1809) was an affluent American woman who was forced to become a female pirate during 1778–1780. She escaped from the ship, swam to shore, and lived in a cave as a hermit for about thirty years until she froze to death. 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 Sarah Bishop was born around 1759 in Long Island, New York. She led a life of privilege as a member of an affluent and well-educated family. Her appearance was described as "a lady of considerable beauty." She was in poor health. 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 During the American Revolutionary War, her family's house was burnt by a raiding party from a British privateer. She was captured by the raiding party in 1778 and carried back to their ship. She was given membership within the crew with duties attached to it. Some duties included steering the wheel, cooking and standing watch. Additionally, she participated in sexual activities with the crew. Sarah Bishop became the wife of the captain, which put her off-lim...