Israel Hands | |
|---|---|
| Born | Israel Hand c. 1701 |
| Died | unknown, possibly 1724 possibly London |
| Piratical career | |
| Nickname | Basilica Hands |
| Rank | Captain |
| Base of operations | |
Israel Hands, also known as Basilica Hands[1] (c.1701 – c.1724), was an 18th-century pirate best known for being second in command to Edward Teach (c. 1680 – 22 November 1718), better known as Blackbeard. His name serves as the basis for the name of the villainous sidekick in Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel Treasure Island.