On Sep 12, 8:08*pm, Donwill wrote:

I'm a little surprised at the stalwarts of this group that none can help
with a request for advice on black spot which is a legitimate and
reasonable request for information .........


Well according to Sailor Mike (or Blind Pugh as we know him) the black
spot was a warning issued among pirates of forthcoming doom.
So be afraid, be very afraid!