Vikings were the most popular pirates during the medieval age. The Scandinavians in general were famous for striking fear into the hearts of sea travelers near Western Europe and Northern Africa. They were mainly active during 8th to 12th century AD. In the early 19th century, Chinese started to being known as pirates. They became active in the waters of Straight of
Malacca, the
Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. During 1860-70 AD they were eliminated by the joint forces of the US Navy and Royal Navy. Apart from Scandinavians and
Chinese Pirates, other famous pirates were the Arabs, who sailed at the West Indies and looted ships along the Caribbean Sea.
Malacca, the
Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. During 1860-70 AD they were eliminated by the joint forces of the US Navy and Royal Navy. Apart from Scandinavians and
Chinese Pirates, other famous pirates were the Arabs, who sailed at the West Indies and looted ships along the Caribbean Sea.