A pirate’s life for me

TICKETS to The Pirate Queen: Zheng Yi Sao are now on sale. The one-off online event —organised by the National Maritime Museum and the Queen’s House, Greenwich —will take place on March 9, to mark Women’s History Month (March) and International Women’s Day (March 8).

Zheng Yi Sao, also known as Ching Shih, is often described as the most powerful pirate in history. Born into poverty in Guangzhou China in the late 18th century, she went on to command more than 600 ships and 40,000 men.

Ticket holders will learn more about her extraordinary achievements during the onehour event, hosted by historian Prof Ronald C. Po and guest speakers. Ticket holders are encouraged to pay only what they can (www.event brite.co.uk/e/rebel-womenfemale-pirates-zheng-yisao-aka-ching-shih-tickets229405296417).