John Ham (pirate)
John Ham (Hamm, Haman, Hamann, Hain) | |
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| Piratical career | |
| Nickname | Catch Him If You Can |
| Type | Pirate and Privateer |
| Years active | 1699-1720 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Base of operations | Bahamas, Leeward Islands, Beef Island |
| Commands | Sloop William |
John Ham was a pirate and privateer operating in the Caribbean in the early 18th century. He is best known for his involvement with Samuel Bellamy, Paulsgrave Williams, John Rackham, and the female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read.