Trevor Collins

He was born near the town of Plymouth in Devon, England.

And this was in 1653, though I do want to say some sources cite the year as 1659, making the man a whole six years younger, potentially.

Now, I also want to say that his name was sometimes spelled, importantly, note this, Henry Avery.

Same spelling, but an A instead of an E. And he's also been referred to because of this last name as Jack Avery or John Avery.

But Avery is important for one of the key theories.

Now, it's believed that his father worked at sea, which would spark Henry's interest in also becoming a maritime employee of a vessel just going out yonder.

And I also think around this time, the New World and the Great Frontier, the ocean beckoned.

Like an elf in Lord of the Rings, you just want to hit that sea and ride it.

So he does do this.

As he grows up, he begins his career as an entry-level mate on a merchant vessel.

And it's speculated that by 1690, Henry had joined the Royal Navy and was aboard the ships HMS Kent and HMS Rupert before then entering into the slave trade.

some records note that every was referred to as long ben or long john not to be confused with the fast food fish place long john silver completely different person and pirate have you ever been along john silver i have never been i feel like that's a great way to pick up food poisoning i

I'm sorry?

This shouldn't be made fast.

I don't know anyone that eats here.

Right.

In the middle of Texas, we are a side... Okay, we have the Gulf Coast.

That's fair.

But there's a lot of landlocked states that would make me nervous to get some of that popcorn shrimp.

No hate.