The document describes the daily life and activities of pirates aboard their ships. It details the layout of a pirate schooner, including sleeping hammocks in the galley and captain's quarters. Pirates flew the Jolly Roger flag and were sometimes feared for their willingness to fight without mercy. Their loot included treasures found in shipwrecks. Some pirates had female crew members who dressed in men's clothes. Pirate diaries showed how some became captains through acts of courage and helped crew members escape dangerous situations. Pirates shared food and treasure democratically and had an oath against stealing from each other. Life was difficult, with dry hardtack as rations and tatty clothing.