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Lights out for pirates was at 8 o’clock
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11 September 2023
Lights out for pirates was at 8 o’clock
Pirates are often considered wild and lawless, but many pirate captains enforced strict rules to ensure a safer life at sea. These included putting out candles and lanterns at a set time to prevent fires spreading on wooden ships.
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