Flippin' scoundrels, scallywags and pirates....
That said they are keeping sea going traditions that have been in place since man took to the sea.
And asking AI, what were the common punishments for stealing from shipmates the answer was;
During the Golden Age of Piracy, stealing from shipmates was a serious offense, often dealt with according to the pirate code or articles agreed upon by the crew.
- Marooning: This was considered one of the cruelest punishments and was effectively a death sentence. The offending pirate would be abandoned on a remote island, often with minimal supplies like a bottle of water, a small gun, and a bottle of powder. The hot sun, lack of food and water, and isolation often led to a slow, agonizing death. Some marooned individuals preferred to use their pistol to end their torment early.
- Mutilation and being put ashore: For lesser thefts between pirates, the punishment might involve having one's ears and nose slit, and then being put ashore in a place where the pirate was likely to encounter hardship.
- Flogging: While flogging was a general form of punishment, a specific version, the "Thieves Cat" which used a whip with knotted thongs for added pain, could be used for theft.
Since we are not underway, flogging it is.
Sorry for your loss.