Captain Kidd

Captain Kidd is the 3rd most Notorious Pirate in the game. He sails upon a Brig of War. Morgan and Blackbeard are the only really interesting Famous Pirates, Kidd is not worth as much money and is not as famous. Still, he provides a good amount of plunder upon defeat and has a 8,000 buried treasure.

The Real Captain Kidd
William "Captain" Kidd was a Scottish Privateer active during the 17th century. He wasn't a brutal as typical pirates of the time, but was still executed for his crimes of Piracy. Read more on his Wikipedia Article.