On June 20, 1631, the village of Baltimore in West Cork, Ireland, was attacked by Barbary pirates led by Murad Reis the Younger. This was the largest raid by Barbary slave traders on Ireland, resulting in the capture of at least 107 villagers, predominantly English settlers and some local Irish. The captives were taken to Algiers to be sold into slavery. The attack was allegedly facilitated by an Irish fisherman, John Hackett, who was later hanged for his involvement. The event caused the remaining villagers to abandon Baltimore, leaving it deserted for generations.
