Basil Ringrose (about 1653-1686) was an English buccaneer, navigator, geographer, and author.

Early life

Ringrose was christened at St Martin-in-the-Fields on Jan 28 1653 by his father, Richard, and mother, Mary.

In 1677, he and his wife, Goodith, had a son, Jonathan.

First voyage

Ringrose crossed the Isthmus of Darien