During the early 19th century, Spain was losing its grip on her American colonies, resulting in an explosion of privateering and West Indian piracy. British Royal Navy ships hunted and destroyed pirates wherever they could be found, especially along the Cuban coast. The climax of long days, weeks, and months of running down these villains was the capture of the notorious Captain Cayetano Aragones in his schooner the Zaragozana . This book presents groundbreaking research gathered from eight nations and delves into both the history and genealogy of Cuban piracy. Accompanied by dozens of vivid images, its fast-flowing narrative follows the swashbuckling action in sunkissed waters, tense trials, and somber executions, chronicling the attempt to break the neck of evil sailing from Cuba.