jack ketch

Meanings

• noun

  A type of small sailing ship used in the 17th and 18th centuries for warfare and piracy.

  - "The Jack Ketch was a formidable vessel in the pirate fleet."
  - "During the Golden Age of Piracy, the Jack Ketch was a common sight on the high seas."

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Variants

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ketch , ketches

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Etymology

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Derived from the Dutch word 'jacht' meaning hunt or chase, and 'ketch' referring to the rigging of the ship.

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Trivia

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1. The Jack Ketch was typically smaller and more maneuverable than a pirate galleon.

2. The Jack Ketch was also used as a prison ship to hold captured pirates and other criminals.

3. The Jack Ketch was often commanded by a Royal Navy officer or a privateer, who was authorized to capture pirates and keep a percentage of the captured pirate's treasure as a reward.

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1. Pirate ship: A type of sailing vessel used by pirates for maritime plunder and attacks on merchant ships.

2. Age of Sail: A period in maritime history from the 15th to the 18th century, characterized by the dominance of sailing ships for long-distance trade and exploration.

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Culture

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The Jack Ketch was a symbol of authority and law enforcement at sea during the Age of Sail. It was used to capture pirates and enforce maritime law.

How to Memorize "jack ketch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, sleek ship with multiple sails and cannons, patrolling the open sea in search of pirates.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the Jack Ketch with piracy, law enforcement, and the high seas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Jolly Jack Ketch' to help memorize the name of this type of ship.

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