Most successful pirate of all time was former prostitute Ugly women were returned to shore , free of charge . Cheng I Sao . Her code of conduct was harsher than other pirate laws . She would not allow any women to be on the ship with her, and she had a strict rule that no one could leave without permission from her. Pirates who bought pretty captives as wives risked death for adultery .
Most successful pirate of all time was former prostitute Cheng I Sao . Her code of conduct was harsher than other pirate laws . She would not allow any women to be on the ship with her, and she had a strict rule that no one could leave without permission from her. Pirates who bought pretty captives as wives risked death for adultery .