Zhen Yi Sao

Celebrating Women: “Pirate Queen” Zhen Yi Sao sails from the depths of history

March 30, 2025

By Lauren Monica lmonica@ansonrecord.com

Many of us have seen the movie franchise Pirates of the Caribbean, though few probably realize the character of Mistress Chen represents the greatest pirate of all time; Zhen Yi Sao, or Ching Shih as she was known at birth.