nprofile1qyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kytcqyqs7nqnw3y78k7qgxmfk0nh6pplwd9vywta7pwd3qj4qpuua3jtk2dlamkz (nprofile…amkz) I'm afraid you didn't check the pirate's special ability 😬 (pirates, not blackbeard):
"Settler Units cannot be trained or purchased, but you can capture other civilizations' Settlers" (the ability is longer)
See https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/new-civ-game-guide-republic-of-pirates-tides-of-power.700455/