Christopher Byrd DowneyChristopher Byrd Downey (Captain Byrd) received his degree in History from Virginia Tech in 1995 and shortly after graduating began a career in the maritime industry. He has previously authored two books on the history of piracy in South Carolina - <>Stede Bonnet: Charleston's Gentleman Pirate and Charleston and the Golden Age of Piracy. A native of Virginia, he now lives in Charleston with his wife, Tina and son, Sailor. Visit him at www.captainbyrds.com. Read More Read Less