Say that a Pyrate had a fleet. How were the commands given to the other ships. I've heard of Jean Doublet, a French Privateer, wrote that they had set recognition signals depending on the day of the week,
"she to Windward is to hale up all her Sails, and lower her Top-sails, with her flying Jib loose; and she to Leeward is to answer with making what Sail she can, her Ensign in her Fore-shrouds, and fire a gun."
and I know of the broadside battle formation below, but was there a certain way that pirate "admirals" communicated with other ships?
Thanks for you help, in advance.
