Woodes Rogers: Privateer and Pirate Hunter M. Foster Farley describes the life of a great mariner and intrepid privateer; Woodes Rogers was at length appointed by a grateful government Governor-in-Chief of the Bahamas. M.F. Farley | Published in History Today Volume 29 Issue 8 August 1979 On October 1 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. CaribbeanPiracy Popular articles Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget? Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick