Thomas Pound | |
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Born | (presumed) England |
Died | 1703 |
Piratical career | |
Years active | 1689–1690 |
Rank | Captain |
Base of operations | Coast of New England |
Thomas Pound (also spelled Thomas Pounds and Thomas Ponnd; died 1703) was an English Royal Navy officer who turned pirate and was briefly active in the coastal waters of New England during 1689. Caught and convicted of piracy, his crimes were forgiven and he later rejoined the Royal Navy.