04/24/2026
The host of Kidd’s Cove, David Kidd, and his friend Louis recreate the killing of William Moore.
Captain Kidd killed one of his own crewmen on 30 October 1697. Kidd's gunner William Moore was on deck sharpening a chisel when a Dutch ship appeared. Moore urged Kidd to attack the Dutchman, an act that would have been considered piratical, since the nation was not at war with England, but also certain to anger Dutch-born King William. Kidd refused, calling Moore a lousy dog. Moore retorted, "If I am a lousy dog, you have made me so; you have brought me to ruin and many more." After this Moore threatened mutiny.
Kidd would hang in 1701 for the murder of Moore with an iron clad bucket.