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I'm talking a typical pistol around 1690. What would be the loading procedure for such? Also, in movies you see men walking about with the pistol on their person then whipping it out and firing it. This, of course, makes me wonder about the logistics of such a thing, considering loose gunpowder, etc. Am I making any sense?
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Hello all, been trying to find the source of a particular story that some of my friends and me remembered. The story went something like: A pirate was captured in the Caribbean (most likely a 17th century pirate), and to escape he blew up a few wineskins as floatation devises and swam to shore. I don't know the name of the person, but I think it was a pirate captain. I want to find the whole story so I can get more exact information. Anyone else ever read of a tale like this and know where a source possibly is?
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http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/virgi...dlines-virginia Woman tries to clear Virginia witch convicted 300 years ago By SONJA BARISIC Associated Press Writer July 3 2006 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Grace Sherwood was a healer, a midwife and a widowed mother of three sons. Her neighbors thought she also was a witch who ruined crops, killed livestock and conjured storms. On July 10, 1706, the 46-year-old woman was tied up and "ducked"--dropped into a river--in what is now Virginia Beach. The theory behind the test was that if she sank, she was innocent, although she'd also likely drown. She floated--proof she was guilty because the pure water cast out her evil spirit. …
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I was thinking. I tried to locate documentation and paperwork showing crew members signing on to a priveteer. Similiar to scene on the pirates of the caribbean II. I know it probably happened in that type of public manner, but I am curious about the following? What was the documentation presented to the sailor, on the paper he signed what was stated? Were there other documents that were presented at the time and if so what was stated on those documents as well? Was there any inclination as to what the sail was going to be about, where it was going or how long it would be before the sailors signed onto the crew? Any information would be a help thank you Francois
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gasp... sigh... pardon the drool Got a spare $72,000?
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By SONJA BARISIC, Associated Press WriterTue Jan 9, 7:53 PM ET Seeds and plant remains preserved in a well at America's first permanent English settlement suggest the Jamestown colonists were not just gentlemen with few wilderness survival skills, as they are often portrayed, but tried to live off the land by gathering berries and nuts. At least one tobacco seed, possibly representing the earliest known evidence of the cultivation at Jamestown of the cash crop that helped the settlement survive financially, was also discovered among samples from the 17th-century well. Archaeobotanist Steve Archer will include results of his microscopic analysis of the plant matter in p…
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Anyone know if these names mean a certain type of island or are just different words for the smae thing?
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Does anyone have a reference or references to period beliefs in sea monsters? What types were genuinely thought to exist at the time (mermaids?, the kraken?, serpents?) and which had already fallen out of favor. Also does anyone have any good sources of period illustrations of sea monsters?
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A close friend of mine makes custom knives and swords and I have decided to commission a boat hook and a boarding axe. I need some pictures of period boat hooks and boarding axes. I'm less concerned about whether they are French or English, German or Italian. I just need some good solid examples that are pre-1705 if possible, though I could use something as late as 1720. Dorian Lasseter has been kind enough to find me some already, but I want to view as much range in design as possible. The more examples, the better Mike can recreate one for me. Thank you in advance.
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I have been looking for a decent biography of the life of Christopher Moody for some time now, but have come up frustratingly empty handed. The internet is awash with images of his personalized Jolly Roger, which is actually fortunate, as otherwise it would be difficult to prove he actually existed. Anyone out there have any good links/leads/etc on Christopher Moody? Thanks, The Pirate King www.ThePirateKing.com
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San Francisco Maritime Museum Bookstore Has some great books I haven't seen, as well as a selection of books on Women who sailed with heir husbands and a narrative tale called "Ahab's Wife" which looks interesting A book which I have ordered on art SHIPS AND SEASCAPES "A sweeping historical survey of marine artists and printmakers from earliest time to the present day" A section of shanty music and history Plus a pirate section which for some maddening reason the link is down for. I'm hoping it comes back up. Enjoy!
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Oi question about maps and charts of the period... there are quite a number of these on ebay, which are extremely easy to turn into a transparancy, throw up on the wall and set onto paper... question is, okay the questions are : what size paper? What was the average size?? What kind of paper? would they be rolled or stored flat? were map chests around already? or would they have stored them in some kind of tube?? I'm thinking, loss or serious damage to charts, maps, and letters of marque could have caused dire consequences ... one reads of plenty of times about the LoMs being locked up, what about charts and maps???
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I have a bottle commission for Capt'n Kidd's Adventure Galley from a direct relative (as they say...and I'm not questioning...though their last name is "Kidd"). Does anyone have a description of his flag when he turned pirate with this vessel? Due to a recent move, many of my resource books are in storage, and I have not be able to pinpoint a description on the web. Thanks & best regards
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What ho piratey people, For reasons best not gone into here I'm looking for any ideas or evidence in favour of Daniel Defoe's having written the General History. Personally I don't think he did, but I would like to make sure I've heard all the arguments. So, apart from the supposed similarities in style does anyone have any other evidence?
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Humm...Now, how do I adapt one of those to a female pirate costume? I kinda like a combo of English and Dutch, especially Dutch boat hand. Very cool pics, Captain. Note: This topic was seperated from another, but the pictures being referrred to didn't get transfered with it. They are re-posted further along the thread.
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Dixie Gun Works has a sale on its Jaeger rifle. It's the ancestor of the Pennsylvania/Kentucky rifle, and copy states that it's late 17th - early 18th century, putting it squarely in the GaoP. Would this be appropriate for a pirate persona? There were plenty of American colonists in the trade, and I think it would be cool to have a rifle where we usually see only muskets. Any thoughts?
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Lots of action taking place around here. As always, these discussions get me thinking. As has been stated before, the ratio thing between those who dress on the high end and the common seamen is often out of balance. I'm taking my research into another area than purely Pyrate, and looking into tools and duties of the guys who fixed the holes and kept things in good repair; The Carpenters. (no not the Brother/Sister singers!) This is what I did in the Navy as an HT and damage control snipe. This will be my course for bringing a seamans charachter to life. Some of the things we learned about shoring up damage to a ship under attack are the same methods used since shi…
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I've been thinking reciently, how do you keep all the information that you're learning about the GAoP straight in your head? I have a notoriously terrible memory. I can remember vague ideas, but never names, dates & places, forget details like book titles and actual quotes. Naturally that is what history is all about! I desperately want to be able to remember the facts so that when someone asks a question I can be of some help. My current, "I think I read about that once, in a book with a red cover, written by some guy with a beard" is less than helpful! So how do those that have been doing this a lot longer remember everything? I'm sorely tempted to invest in a …
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by Dutch artist Caspar Luyken
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Ahoy and merry Christmas! Santa brought me a quite interresting book with some nice pictures I just wanted to share with you. Unfurtunately the book has no references...
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I had this posted in Rabble Rousing and Patrick Hand suggested I ask here as well... My mother in law is a schoolteacher and when class resumes this January she will teach on the American Revolution. Since most of you are Historical Re-enactors and so forth I am coming to you for aid in links and other sites of intrest she can prepare for her class. If you can aid me I would greatly appreciate it and so would she. ~Siren~
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Hee, hello. I wondered if there are any known Dutch pirates. Probable not but i know the Dutch were active in the caribbeans. (no Piet Hein wasn't a pirate) Just a dumb question, sorry.
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I'm going to start listing books that The Huntiington receiveds that might be of interest to all of us. These mybe books on piracy but will also be books of maritime interest. Here is a few to begin with: The Global Schooner: Origins, Development, Design, & Construction, 1695-1845 by Karl Marquardt Naval Institute Press : Conway Maritime Press, 2003 ISBN 1591143284 Sea Life in Nelson's Time by John MasefieldNaval Institute Press, 2002 ISBN 155750126 Pirate Wars by Peter Erle Methuen Publishing Ltd., 2003 ISBN 041375880x
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So what do we know about red heels and tongues on shoes during the GAoP? I've heard one had to be introduced at court in order to be allowed such a distinctive touch, but, like I said, "heard". As GOF states on his website, the fad did trickle down to the middling sort later on but what about the time frame 1680-1720s, any specifics?
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Blackbeard's Crew has begun work on our second Chantey CD and I'm looking for a good tavern scene - Something that looks quite debuacherous (if there is such a word). This album will be a bit more naughty than the first. Something with sailors and wenches - what comes to mind is the drawing in the opening of the TV show Cheers - obviously I need something closer to the GAoP. Can anyone lend assistance?
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