Shipwright
Of Wooden Ships & Sailing, Construction, Maintenance, Repair & Rescue.
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The subject of 'tall ships' comes up from time to time, along with such questions as 'Where is it docked now?" and "Is it open to the public?" or even "What became of that one replica ship?". To that end we're starting this comprehensive list. This is a place holder for the links and information for any and all tall ships that we can find. Feel free to share facts about some of your favorites and we'll add them here. Ships in Service (Active): Devil's Gauntlet (Sultana) - British Brigantine Home Port:San Diego, California Links: https://www.facebook.com/piratesofthedevilsguantlet/ HMS Surprise (HMS Rose) - English Sixth-Rate Post Ship,…
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ahoy all, odorleseye posted this link in twill. I've copied it here in hopes that folks will add to this list. as more crews seem to be on the water with pulling boats, this may be a good repositry for us all to be able to learn each others commands and help out at events if needed. I'm not intending on making a definitive set of commands but make options available. http://www.shelburnelongboats.com/rowingcommands.html
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Would it be possible to pin or sticky this ship with the others/ The freeze-dry thread brought this to my attention, and as it sank in the gulf in the 1687, it is of interest to the pyrate community. here is the link to the story and amazing articact collection: http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/belle/index.html My favorite piece: http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/belle/images/art-polearm.html Enjoy... Bo
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Ship types used by Pirates: List of known Pirate ship names- https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=16728 Privateer ship names- https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=7863 General: https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=724 https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=1410 Good books- https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=1781 Rigging: General explanation of types: https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=7168 Jibs and Foresails- https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=16377 Gaff rigging- https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=735 and https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=12019 Plans: Dingy- https://pyracy.com/index.php?showtopic=612 Longboats- https://pyracy.com/i…
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Anything pertaining to the ship most likely to be QAR and her recovery or research
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I'm pinning this thread for any Whydah related conversations. -Dutch
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Ooh, I wanna be the first to post the news! Captain Kidd's SHip Found The Quedah Merchant!!
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Storm provides a rare glimpse of a 112-year-old shipwreck Marnie Hunter, CNN Mon, January 15, 2024 at 8:06 PM MST·4 min read 102 Vicious winter storms have pummeled much of the US in recent days, bringing bitter cold and hazardous conditions. In Maine, where record-breaking storm surges have caused severe flooding, the weather also brought a rare glimpse of a 112-year-old shipwreck at Acadia National Park. The two-masted schooner Tay ran aground on Mount Desert…
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Saw this in the news today: https://www.yahoo.com/news/colombia-try-raise-objects-1708-181118094.html If we were true pirates, we would mortgage a submarine or raise an army to go pirate the booty... 11 Million Gold and Silver coins and Emeralds worth BILLIONS at current prices (and that's just what was officially listed in the manifest).
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https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-road-crew-unearths-unusual-find-1800s-highway Florida road crew unearths unusual find from 1800s in highway The shipwreck was so well preserved that archaeologists reportedly found leather shoes, coins and coconut halves likely used as cups By Chris Eberhart Fox News Published October 20, 2023 1:14pm EDT Marine archeologists have discovered the shipwreck of the S.S. Pacific, which sank in 1875. It is believed to be incredibly well preserved and could contain priceless artifacts. (Northwest Shipwreck…
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https://nypost.com/2022/08/08/bahamas-treasure-found-in-iconic-17th-century-spanish-shipwreck/
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Interesting article ship dates 1660 https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/17/world/dutch-palmwood-shipwreck-finds-scn/index.html looks like they found the Viceroys's robe! (first image)
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I have acquired a wooden sailing vessel after all my wishing; (be careful what you wish for...etc.), and I now have an 18ft boat built in 1972 by the (then) master shipwright at Mystic Seaport. She needs overhauled but she ain't rotten, just dry and needs some scraping, caulking and paint. It will be a lot of labor but it was given to me trailer and all, so the initial cost is not setting me back any. Cannot recall the style or period right off the top of my head, but she has lovely lines and will be a beauty when she sails again. Pictures to follow as soon as I can get to it! Bo
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Someone in the Northeast should jump on this: http://maine.craigslist.org/boa/5180689302.html
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As I have decided to become a pirate the question arose how I could get myself a ship. Unfortunately I live far away from any sea, so only a boat would be suitable, because I have to somehow transport it over land. As you can't - at least in the middle of south Germany - just walk to the next pirate boat seller around the corner, I have to build such a boat by myself. To still get it on a trailer such a boat should not be to big, so I made a design (all the members of the "Mercury" will recognise the design, because Mr. Brands "Gullah" was the inspiration for my longboat https://pyracy.com/index.php/topic/19074-draughts-of-the-mercury-and-smallboats/?hl=gullah#entry413…
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PROVIDENCE fell over at the Newport shipyard in late January in a winter storm. Her mast broke and a jackstand pushed through the port side. We are making temporary repairs in order to move the boat to another shipyard. We purchased all the Douglas fir trees in Aberdeen, Washington for the new mast and spars. Looking to sell the boat as a project. All the rigging and metal work was saved and is reuseable. The hull is solid fiberglass and easily repaired. Asking price is $295,000. I would gladly help advise a new owner with re-rigging the boat. Thanks, Thorpe Leeson, 401-241-6965 Thorpe1@aol.com
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Sweet craft located in Massachusetts: Gaff Rigged topsail reenacting boat for sale Gunboat “Insolent” (Hull 17-8”, LOA 23-9”) Includes: •Excellent sailer in all conditions •Lapstrake 5/8” fiberglass hull (withstands the close up wood or not rule) •Hull requires almost no maintenance and is incredibly strong •Gaff rigging as shown (mainsail, topsail, staysail pictured in most, also a jib all with bolt ropes) •Floorboards, steel centerboard, Sitka standing rigging, flag holder, boathook •Stays not necessary, they are there for looks •Working lines, belaying pins, kingpost for gun, life preservers, manual pump •4 oars and tholepins •Boat cover •Positive floatation compartme…
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A sweet little craft, the 23' Syren, is for sale. Her current crew is moving up to a bigger boat. The price is right for a gang of five or six mateys who want to get afloat! Currently located at Port Henry, NY, on Lake Champlain. Here's her FB page with lots of photos: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gunboat-Syren/465700675633?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser Contact me for the current owner's email address, if interested....
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A great article that goes in to not only the ship, its history and relevancy to Canada and Britain, but more importantly (and somewhat applicable to any GAoP shipwreck as well), the legalities of excavating the wreck. http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/09/09/franklin_expedition_recovery_of_shipwreck_artifacts_bodies_must_follow_diplomatic_agreement.html And another good article: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/09/10/franklin_mission_mystery_hugely_significant_british_experts_says.html
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Reproduction of L'Hermione. Looks sweet: http://news.yahoo.com/rebuilt-18th-century-ship-tests-french-waters-134104667.html
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""Historians believe they have raised England's only surviving 'state pirate ship' from the bottom of the Thames estuary after 400 years. Most of the time the Cherabin led an honest existence, trading between England and Turkey for the Levant Company before it sank fully-laden in a storm in 1603. But behind this peaceful image lay a sinister double life - plundering other nations' traders in 'terrorist' raids which were signed and sealed by the High Court of Admiralty."" Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2724651/The-Queen-s-pirates-Ship-plundered-thousands-treasure-Renaissance-England-Thames-400-years.html#ixzz3BA0ePz4W
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Well, as many here know, Columbus Ohio is the home to one of (possibly the) only reproduction of Christohper Columbus' flagship the Santa Maria in North America. Over the last handful of years, a group of us in Columbus have run and hosted pirate event weekends for re-enactors and pirate enthusiasts twice a year. Last September marked the 12 such event, and the last before the ship was to be closed for a year or so during renovations to the riverfront area and parks in the city. At that time, the future of the ship came into question. At first it seemed the ship would be closed, but then re-openned. Then the story changed, and changed back, then changed again. I won't go…
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Biting the bullet, dipping into the retirement account, and buying a traditionally-built wooden sailing dinghy. The type is known as a "Catspaw" and here's a pic of one: It is 13' long, lapstrake construction, and has a spritsail rig. Just the thing to mess about in at 18th C. events and Pirate Fests...!
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Found the following on another forum I follow regarding the HMS London mentioned by William Brand back in March....... Posted by William Brand on 07 March 2014 - 12:11 PM in Captain Twill March 7 - On this day in 1665, the second rate 'HMS London' accidentally exploded in the Thames Estuary, killing 300 crewmen. Lots of more information in these links regarding the continuing conservation and recovery of artifacts from this time capsule of a British Man of War at the beginning of the GAOP. They even have SHOES! Hopefully much more to come. http://www.southendstandard.co.uk/news/echo/11223263.17th_century_Southend_shipwreck_to_give_up_its_secrets_with_new_Englis…
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Ok, I know that WDW and the POTC ride are not exactly a textbook on authenticity, but on the ride there are a number of floating boats that looked interesting to me. Starting with the left side Q, just before you get on the ride boats, there is a boat being built on the ways, mostly just the keel and ribs in place, it is similar to the boat that is floating just to the left of the loading area. The boat seems to have a wide beam for it's length. Anyone have an idea as to what period and what kind of boat it is trying to represent? Also another similar boat is docked a little bit after the Mayor being dunked in the well, on the right side of the channel. Again, to my…
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