Captain Twill
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Heads up, "King of the Pirates", the first full-length account of Henry Every and his piracies has just been published and is now available to buy. Amazon
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Gentleman of Fortune posted this in the SHIRT INFO REPOSITORY thread.... but there are a lot of interesting things in the picture.... OK first off, He is a Militiaman, and not a Sailor or Pyrate, but there is still a lot of cool information in the painting..... Hey... what's that off his shoulder ? is it part of the baldrick, or a shoulder knot..... I was looking ah the hand guard on his sword.... it's steel and not brass, but it is the same shape as the sword that I am modifying...... (I have to find where I posted that stuff..... but it's almost finished...) And look at his coat cuffs ! Cool stuff.......
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Many of ye who hath scaled the East Coast of the US are familiar with Murell's Inlet, known for its MANY fine seafood dining experiences, great fishing and tourism. When I lived in SC (not in Murell's but I stopped there alot), and since have visited back, any tourist scuttle about the town suggested that it was named after a Pirate named Murell who supposedly buried treasure around there centuries ago. Does anyone know if Murell was real, or is it just a made up legend? Input here is greatly appreciated as the research I have tried hath left me with an empty trawler.
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A gentleman on my piratebrethren mail list just posted this link... And all I can say is... whoa! "Los buques fueron las máquinas más complejas de su tiempo y el galeón el tipo de barco más famoso de su época." http://www.armada15001900.net/naosgaleones...esycorbetas.htm
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although "most" of us it seems tend towards a generic english portrayal of piracy/naval life, i'm curious what sort of documentation (read IMAGES) some of you may have found that show what say some mediterannean, indian, arabic, spanish, italian, dutch sailors would have worn. we got to talking about this at our last event, and while i usually am an indian (feather head) i like the idea of not having to shave and paint all the time, but thought it'd be cool to do a different bit of a portrayal. the new-er portrayal of "jamal, the somali pirate" was even discussed. but seriously. i can't find that much about these other locales, though from reading johnson's i gathe…
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Ahoy, folks. Another odd request. If anyone is able to help me track down the text of the script to Farquhar's 1706 play "The Recruiting Officer" [a play which remained popular right through the Napoleonic era], I'd be much appreciative. I am looking to craft a prop copy.
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I've written a new post for my blog about what life was like in New Providence. It's called "The Strongest Man Carries the Day," Life in New Providence, 1716-1717. http://csphistorical.com/2015/07/26/the-strongest-man-carries-the-day-life-in-new-providence-1716-1717/ Find out all kinds of interesting information about life in this pirate stronghold during it's peak years. Learn about the geography of the port, where the pirates came from, what structures they lived in, what women did in the settlement, and more. The beginning of the article includes a convenient click-to-jump-to table of contents.
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Okay, so if I don't want to reek of aqua-velva or irish spring when I strut my stuff among the masses... I reckon a pirate might have doused himself with captured "stinkum"--if for no other reason but the novelty Does anyone have any links to sites that provide period perfume/cologne formulations? Thanks in advance... The Corsair
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When last I looked into it, the origins of the “Moody” red flag was a 1750s French manuscript. But, looking at stuff now, I see earlier dates given. What do we know of the design? -I’d love to get Foxe’s, Little’s, & Konstam’s (if he’s on here) views, as well as any others. Thanks, -Tartan Jack I’ve always found it visually striking.
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Thought of Mission and others after I read this online article. Maybe some of you will find it of interest. http://www.history.com/news/2011/12/05/17th-century-londoners-died-of-fright-itch-and-grief/?cmpid=Social_Facebook_Hith_12052011_1
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...the less you know. Does anyone else just feel overwhelmed here sometimes, when studying early 18th century seafaring life? Geez, I swear the more I learn the more questions it brings up. So many dead ends, so much we'll never know. So many texts still to read...it makes the head spin! Hopefully in 20 years I feel like I can call myself an expert on GAOP. And I've been studying it like a madman for 10 years already!
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Hello, My lovely wife is working on a 1680-1720 mid-class riding/hunting habit. We have been unable to find a reference to footwear. While men wore boots while riding, did women of this time period do the same or did they wear something more typical for everyday dress (latchets, mules, etc.) Thanks!
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Couldn't anybody help with the information about the war of 1686-1697 (King William's War) in the Caribbean region? I've read only about the attack of the British privateers on Marie Galante in December 1689 in which Kidd took place. Are there any web sources which provides more information?
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I'm no bookie but i guess for serious historians of GAOP, this is the shite: 1688 Exquemelin 4 Grand greenbacks if you buy. I hate to say it folks, but as far as piracy would spend about $250 max for a period flintlock pistol kit, and 4 thousand is something I'd spend for a boat. jerry bruckheimer, I'm not.
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I just found another interesting book from 1701 that I thought people on here would be interested in. Its entitled "An exact abridgment of all the statutes of King William and Queen Mary, and of King William III. in force and vse" by Joseph Washington and is about the parlimentary statutes issued during the year 1700. Of particular interest are pages 314-320 on the Statutes relating to Seamen. http://books.google....epage&q&f=false
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So I had the oppurtunity to visit the V&A museum yesterday and had a blast. Unfortunately there wasn't a lot of stuff on display from our time period but I was able to find a few things here and there. One of the objects I found was this 1710 waistcoat. Here is what V&A had to say about it. "WAISTCOAT 1710 - 1720 A gentleman wore such a waistcoat informally during the day, with a plain coat and breeches. The coat would have been left ope to display the fashionably patterned silk with the waistcoat buttoned at the waist to show of is and ruffles. SIlk Damask, lined with fustain and silk Made in England So here it is. Sorry its hard to …
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This relic was found about 1,000 feet offshore from where I live. It's valued at a cool $885,000. Love living on the Treasure Coast. For history buffs, the ships sank somewhere between the Sebastian Inlet and the Fort Pierce Inlet. Treasure continues to be found, including occasionally washing ashore. A lady last year in Vero Beach found a 76 carat emerald on the beach. Here's the complete story on the find. http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/oct/27/vero-beach-mother-daughter-team-find-solid-gold/ -- Hurricane
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I just came across this 1716 Affidavit about burial instructions. Its got a rather nice skull and crossbones design on it which would look cool on a flag and its a period design too.
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I've bin thinking of this lately, the 1718 King's Pardon the Woodes Rogers brought to Nassau. It's goal was to drive out the Pirates or stop them by offering the blanket Pardon. But there was a problem the colony itself made money of the Pirates with them gone Rogers had a hard time getting Money to Nassau, the Pirate Republic was a Boomtown a Hell on Wheels. There is an Island next to Cuba called Island of Youth this would have make a good place for Pirate Republic LW
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I was looking for more early 1700's era artifacts on the net from a site that talks about, albeit a sensitive topic, the slave trade in Newport RI, and stumbled across this map . It seems to me a bit too polished for that era, but not too much information, just a continental global map. let me know what you think: http://www.colonialcemetery.com/images/sla...ave%20trade.jpg
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Hi folks I need to find some hard info on 17th Century Articles of War for the world's Navies?, LW
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OK hope this is the rifht forum for this. I was thinking about adding a binnacle compass to my navigation display but I don't know what they look like. I have found some late in the 18th century but no nreal early ones need help thanks
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An internet search and a library search have yielded little for me regarding when bottles and corks, etc. were manufactured and used. The Restoration London book says at that time liquor was not stored in bottles because there was no way to seal the bottles. I'm wondering in particular about the late 1600's for what I'm writing. Anyone know of any good resources?
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Hi quickly I need books and sources on 17th Century Buccaneers before this Pub is gone forever, LW
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I am researching a late 17th Century British Grenadier kit and I am getting down to the details and need some help. Has anyone seen any pertinent documentation on their equipment during this time. I am PARTICULARLY interested in what materials their grenade bags were made of. I am guessing either a tarred canvas or a leather bag - to keep the fuses dry. Anyone still on here who would like to share information / insight? Anything helps.
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