The Pirate Republic of Nassau had fallen, and Charles Vane was outnumbered.

The British fleet had over 130 guns at their disposal and over 200 men. Needless to say, his odds did not look good.

Vane had to choose between hanging for his crimes or going out in a blaze of glory, and in the end he picked the second option.

He and his men stole a sloop, loaded it with gunpowder, and set it ablaze.

In a scene that seemed pulled straight from a Hollywood action film, his crew aimed the

burning ship straight into the British fleet that had anchored for the night, and then everyone

escaped into their rowboats. Moments after reaching Vane's ship, their unmanned floating bomb exploded.

It was all the distraction he needed, as the British scrambled, Charles Vane and his pirate

crew sailed out of sight, laughing at the destruction and firing a single shot into the air.

This summer, Grim and Mile presents continues its journey into the strange, the unusual, and the

fascinating.

For our newest season, we'll be taking to the high seas to explore one of history's most

notorious group of criminals, the world of pirates.

From naval battles and buried treasure to deadly sword fights and barrels of criminals, the world of pirates. From naval battles and buried treasure to deadly

sword fights and barrels of rum, pirates represent a lot about the human spirit. In fact,

it's hard to find anyone who hasn't bumped into their tales of adventure. So prepare to raise

anchor and hoist the sail. Grim and mild, Pirates will arrive Friday, July 8th.

Subscribe today on the IHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Learn more at grimendmild.com slash presents.