It was an outpost of pirate activity in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Pirate activity declined across the world in the 18th century, with activity in this area persisting only slightly longer.
mnli hypothesis: Pirate activity declined across the world in the 18th century, with activity in this area persisting only slightly longer. premise: It was an outpost of pirate activity in the 17th and 18th centuries.