See also 1695 in piracy, Other events in 1696, 1697 in piracy, and Timeline of piracy. Events Europe Undated - 24 of Henry Every's pirates are arrested in Ireland and England. Every eludes capture and is never seen again. January 26 - William Kidd issued a letter of marque by King William III of England. May - Kidd sets sail from Plymouth, England en route to New York City aboard the Adventure Galley. North America September - Kidd leaves New York on the Adventure Galley. Births Deaths Piracy Piracy by year 1696 in military history