The Wasp — 1914 — page 136: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily text rather than a cartoon. It describes the arrival of a notorious pirate ship called the *Wasp* in the Caribbean island of Nevis. The narrative reports that this vessel, flying a red flag with a broken leg-iron device, has attacked merchant ships at least three times near Barbados and St. Lucia. The text distinguishes this new pirate captain from other known pirates (Major Deck, Hellfire Hicks, Duval), suggesting he's an emerging threat. The satire likely mocks either the ineffectiveness of colonial authorities in stopping piracy or comments on the brazen audacity of this new "gentleman of fortune" operating openly in the islands during peacetime celebrations. The specific locations and details suggest this references actual historical piracy events.