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Pirate Quotes:
Wherever we want to go, we go. That's what a ship is, you know. It's not just a keel and hull and a deck and sails. That's what a ship needs. But what a ship is . . . what the Black Pearl really is . . . is freedom.
– Captain Jack Sparrow,
Pirates of the Caribbean
It shall be deemed piracy for any ships to lay wait, or pursue, or take any of our enemies' ships or goods upon those coasts, but by commission from our high admiral, or authority from him.
– Governor Windsor's instructions
from London upon arrival
in Jamaica, 1662
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Pirate Article:
Pirate Ships of the West
Pirates have many different weapons at their disposal, but the most important and the one that sets them apart from an ordinary highwayman is their ship. This article explores those used in the west, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries. Part one examines the three traits pirates sought in their vessels.
Our study of ships continues in part two. Aside from theft, we explore other means of acquiring vessels and what types pirates preferred.
Coming September 20th:
Pirate Ships of the West (part 3)
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The Traitor of Treasure Island
by John Drake
Continuing the "Flint and Silver" series, this book divulges the truth about what really happened on Treasure Island. The traitor's may surprise you.
Reviewed by Irwin Bryan
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For God and Glory
by Joel Hayward
An analysis of Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson's style of fighting war, as well as what he thought about the enemy and the role religion played in his life.
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The Royal Navy 1793-1800
by Mark Jessop
How did the British Royal Navy become a superpower? How did the changes in Europe impact and affect both the navy and her people? These are the questions Jessop attempts to answer as he explores the Royal Navy in the last decade of the 18th century.
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The Second Gate
by Brian Wyvil
What if the French had won the Battle of the Nile instead of Horatio Nelson and the Royal Navy? A French Canadian teaching assistant travels back in time to help the French in hopes of changing the future and finding her mother who disappeared many years ago. Two university students are determined to stop her, but hastily laid plans almost always go astray, especially in a region at war where pirates often prowl. They also seek their professor who hasn't been seen since he was found badly wounded in his office.
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Fata Morgana
by Thomas J. Radford
With their ship destroyed and their captain dead, skipper Nel Vaughn languishes on Vice and Loveland Quill intrudes into her oblivion. Violet is gone, and both blame themselves. Then a ghost from the past arrives with startling news that spurs them into action.
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Life of a Smuggler
by Helen Hollick
Who, what, when, where, and why? These questions and more are explored in this fact and fiction exploration of smuggling, particularly in the past.
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The Pirate World
by Angus Konstam
Explore history's pirates from ancient times to present day. Travel around the world to pirate haunts. Learn what life was like for those who went on the account. Then visit some fictional pirates.
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Pirates and Privateers in the 18th Century
by Mike Rendell
Using mini case studies, the author sifts through fact and fiction to present the Age of Buccaneers and Golden Age Piracy, as well as privateering, from the perspective of those who lived during the eighteenth century.
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Forthcoming reviews: The Distant Oceans, Emily Windsnap & the Pirate Prince, How to Survive in the Georgian Navy, The Cutty Sark Pocket Manuel, The Barbary Pirates 15th-17th Centuries, The Whydah Pirates Speak 2, The Sugar Inferno, Pirates, Smugglers Pirates & Patriots, Captain Kidd’s Lost Ship, Brewer and the Barbary Pirates
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Ahoy, Mates!Welcome new subscribers!
Special thanks to Cryssa Bazos, Ancient Origins, History Extra Podcast, The MedievalVerse, Roberto Barazutti, Irwin Bryan, Bust, NJ.com, Gastro Obscura, Atlas Obscura, The SandPaper.net, Alice & Greg Luckhardt, Margaret Schotte, Lexology, Avery Booth Stone, Old Salt Blog, The Richest, USS Constitution Museum, and On This Day for contributions in this newsletter. Also special thanks to Irwin for his review of John Drake’s The Traitor of Treasure Island. Dossiers d'Archéologie (number 394) is devoted to discovering pirates. Historians and archaeologists explore what we now know about pirates. The articles, in French, cover a wide range of topics. Available in either print or digital formats. Kristopher, a young man with an interest in pirates, discovered some treasure while hunting for information on the Internet. He thought readers and visitors to Pirates and Privateers would enjoy visiting to see what he found. Not only does it discuss the many places in the West Indies where pirates could be found, but it also recommends some articles about the pirates themselves. We hope you enjoy! And thank you, Kristopher and Ricky, for alerting us to this web page. During his 200th episode, Under the Crossbones host Phil Johnson shared that he is turning his popular pirate podcast over to Nick Hoffman. Nick, who is a pirate curator and comedian, will begin broadcasting with the 205th episode. Phil has done a remarkable job introducing pirate fans to guests who share their interest in and knowledge of buccaneers with others. I had the pleasure of being one of his first guests. Recent podcasts have spotlighted authors Guy Chet, Mike Hawthorne, and Stephan Talty, as well as Dan Blevins Catalano of The Devil's Gauntlet, a pirate ship that he plans to use to assist military veterans in overcoming PTSD and addiction. The episode guide contains links to all present and past episodes of Under the Crossbones. You will be missed, Phil, but we wish you fair winds and following seas, in all your future endeavors. Sometimes I post my reviews on Goodreads.com, especially if the books fall outside the topics discussed here at Pirates and Privateers. One of those books, which does include a few Barbary pirates, is James Boschert’s Greek Fire, which is part of the medieval series Talon. French by birth, Talon is kidnapped in the Middle East and raised by the Assassins to infiltrate Western countries. After his escape, he joins the Templars and his current adventure takes him to Constantinople. Enjoy your the remaining weeks of summer. Stay safe and cool. For those who celebrate the Labor Day holiday, have fun. Fair winds and following seas, Cindy What people say about Pirates & Privateers
Your resource links are impressive. I look forward to learning more on your site. Thanks! -- Bad Hombre
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Pirate and Maritime News Pirates News and Links* For the latest articles on modern piracy, see Modern Piracy Resources.Prince Rupert of the Rhine
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Hastein
Successful and infamous Viking from family ruthless raiders
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These ladies put the Arrr in Grrr!
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Go behind the scenes of a theater shipwreck-inspired design
Buried Treasure in Cape May?
Tales of pirates and battles with Brits at the shore
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Pirate dinner adventure on Spanish galleon
Tuckerton Emporium Mural
Honoring privateers of the American Revolution
Historical Vignette
Legend and escapades of Gilbert the Pirate
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Copyright suit must walk the plank
Defiant Crew
Bringing 18th century pirate history to life
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Pirates of Lore
This new addition to my Recommended Pirate Links contains lots of interesting articles on pirates, pirate places, pirate politics, and pirate life. The focus is on the buccaneering and golden eras of piracy. Category: History / Rating: 4 Pirate Thumbs Up
Black Sails
10 hidden details about main characters everyone missed Maritime News*
Battle of Trafalgar Sam Willis’s description and challenge of 1805 naval victory and misconceptions Join the navy! How to convince men to take a job on a medieval warship Coast Guard Busts Smugglers In honor of the review of Helen Hollick’s new book, here’s a taste of modern-day smuggling of garlic. Ancient Roman Shipwreck Found off the coast of Cyprus 500 Year Old Shipwreck Find in Baltic Sea is intact. The Sea Dog of “Old Ironsides” Lieutenant Beekman Verplaenk Hoffman’s terrier, Guerriere 31 of the World’s Most Alluring Lighthouses Atlas Obscura readers share their favorites Ship of Gold Sails into Oblivion Frigate departs Melbourne and disappears Swedish East Indiaman to Sail Again Funding from shipping agency allows ship to continue sailing. Rum and the Sea A look at the role this beverage played at sea
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The Imbible presents Rum & Pirates on stage from 23 August through 12 October 2019, at The Producers Club Theaters in New York City, New York
Tall Ships from 22 through 25 August 2019, in Erie, Pennsylvania
Pirate Day on 24 August 2019, at the Museum of the Waxhaws in Waxhaw, North Carolina
Midwest Pirate Fest is 24-25 August 2019, in Papillion, Nebraska
Tall Ships Challenge will be in Brockville, Ontario, Canada 30 August to 1 September 2019
Brotherhood of the Black Pirate Festival from 31 August through 1 September 2019, at Llancaiach Fawr in South Wales, United Kingdom
Eastport Pirate Festival is 6-8 September 2019, in Eastport, Maine
Tall Ships & Ocean Festival is hosted 6 to September 2019, at Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California
City of Oaks Pirate Fest is on 14 September 2019, at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina
Pirate Fest will be 20-21 September 2019 in Northglenn, Colorado
Pirate Sail is 21 September 2019, on the Hudson River, in New York City, New York
Pirate Festival is on 21 September 2019, in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
J. M. W. Turner Watercolors exhibition will be on view from 5 October 2019 to 23 February 2020, at Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut |
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