Howell Davis

Howell Davis/Davies
Captain Davis
Bornca. 1690
Died19 June 1719
Piratical career
NicknameDave or Davies
TypePirate
Years active18 July 1718 - 19 June 1719
RankCaptain
Base of operationsCaribbean Sea and West Africa
CommandsFrigate Cadogan
Sloop-O-War Buck
Sloop-O-War Saint James
Frigate Royal Rover

Howell Davis (ca. 1690 – 19 June 1719), also known as Hywel and/or Davies, was a Welsh pirate. His piratical career lasted just 11 months, from 11 July 1718 to 19 June 1719, when he was ambushed and killed. His ships were the Cadogan, Buck, Saint James, and Rover. Davis captured 15 known English and French ships.