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The story of Stede Bonnet's end will be familiar to many of you. To recap the accepted Charles Johnson story: Bonnet's Royal James is hiding in the Cape Fear River when William Rhett brings two sloops up from Charleston: the Henry (captain Masters) and the Sea Nymph (captain Fayrer Hall). Battle breaks out on 9/27/1718, all three sloops run aground, the Sea Nymph out of range, the Henry wtihin pistol shot and badly exposed. Henry and Royal James then pound each other for five hours, until the tide lifts Henry free, leaving Royal James stuck, and soon after the pirates surrender. The court records I have received shed a new light on things. Hall, captain of the Sea Ny…
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Ok so I am a reader, I might not be able or know how to do actual research but I read alot. After talking to my wife I have found that she missed the SCA. Now I am a little more open so I did some research and found out about people called Sea Dogs. I also remember seeing some actors at BRF calling themselves that. So now I would like to branch out and read some about them. Any help?
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I have looked on the seas for a discription or rather a sample of the writting used at the time of the GAoP. I have come up with two name Copperround or English round, but I can not seem to come up with an full example. I am looking to work on my writting and would like to use quills. So to that end I would like to find just how they wrote. I seem to be finding that the Google searches might not be the best.
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I am now the proud owner of a new oak barrel. You can see a picture of it here. At 2 liters capacity it's the perfect size -- big enough to actually use, but still small enough to carry around. It's about the size of an American football with the pointy ends knocked off. I bought it partly so I could have my own barrel (or cask or keg -- just what do you call a barrel this tiny anyway?) The secondary reason I got it was so I could use it as a pyratical canteen. I have a coupla questions regarding how I can "dress it up" without impairing the authenticity. Was there a common way to attach a shoulder strap of some sort to a barrel to allow easy carry? Should I leave it pla…
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It seems to me that one of the most important items on a ship was charts. Of course a few people sailed into the unknown without them. My question is what was the accuracy of the maps of the GAoP and what tools did a cartographer need to make a map? This goes with the Navigation thread that I have seen and I am keeping a good eye on that one too.
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The HMCA is expanding their workshop repertoire to include hand weapons of the buccaneers. This doesn't include firearms, but is more akin to the knives, axes, hand tools, swords, machetes and such that would not only be used in everyday work, but as offensive/defensive weapons should the need arise. If there are any weapons you, as bucc portrayers in the field need to see added, please let me know. More info on the HMCA, including recent seminars can be found at: www.HistoricalMaritimeCombat.com
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Let's say, for the sake of argument, that I'm a seaman in 1700. I'm looking to start a game of chance and I've got a deck of cards and dice. What are my cards made from? What do they look like? What games would I play with them and how were they played? Ditto for the dice. TIA
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This is really a cool resource. Money
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i found out from my pirate book that came with a map to captain kidd's treasure!!!! but it is still hidden but this is a 17th century map!!!!
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I recently ordered a 2-liter barrel with black steel hoops from Old World Barrel Co.. ISTR* reading a thread in Captain Twill where several folks stated that GAOP barrels, casks and/or kegs were almost all bound with wood and not iron. This makes sense, especially for barrels the ship's carpenter makes when away from port facilities. I'm not planning to make any barrels myself (unless, of course, it sounds like I might have the necessary skills and tools. Still, I'd like to know just how were wooden hoops constructed and what kind of wood was used to make them? ~~Captain Redd Roberts (the pirate formerly known as Cap'n Bob.)
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Right then... I have found a couple of references to pirates holding "mock trials" to entertain themselves. One reference I found in "A Pirate of Exquisite Mind" (like one sentance saying "they held mock trials") and another reference here in the Twill section, but no real details. Does anyone know of source material that describes or contains accounts of this "game" or practice? Secondly, I am also very interested in learning how pirates conducted justice amongst themselves. Again, I've searched the Twill topics and found a couple of interesting references (one especially from blackjohn in "pirate code of conduct" from last November) but no sources mentioned. Any…
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Ok my share of the loot come to 100 pieces of eight, one thumnail sized gem, and a cutlass. Now we have come into port. What can I expect to get for how much? Interested in anything from rum to the price of a woman. Unless there is a good looking pirate lass that wants to join with me for a few hours .
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Me Maties, I have been seriously thinking about trying my hand at making my own punched tin or wood and glass ship's lantern. The problem is, I can't find any patterns. Do any of you know where I might find an online tutorial with printable patterns or instructions for such an endeavor? I remember seeing a free pattern for a punched tin one a long time ago, but I can't find it now. I would prefer the simple punched tin "Paul Revere" type of colonial lantern, but I've also seen some pretty nifty wooden and glass-paned examples. Have any of you ever built one of these lanterns? Also, where might I find pics of any original period (EARLY 1700's) ship's lanterns that sti…
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Hope some of you find this worth the time. History of time pieces
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Now I have been reading about Press Gangs. I can guess that the gangs just grabed some available guys. My question is what ages would they go for? Also I read that they were determened fit for service. Just how would they decide that? What would be your job on board for such a service? I mean what would you even wear? You would just have the clothes on your back.
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Where is the HMS Rose berthed these days? If anyone recalls, this was the ship used in the film Master & Commander. I specifically have fond memories of seeing this ship quite frequently back in the 80's in Bridgeport, Ct when i went to college there. Then, it was painted yellow, minus the Great cabin that was added for the movie.
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Anyone know of any place to find really good coinage? I'd like to find a source for French and British coins of the 18th-century period. I have found some from Jas. Townsend, but last time I checked I couldn't afford to have more than a couple in my pocket... Now I'm not looking to fill a chest or anything, but I'd like to have about 75-100 guineas for "petty cash". Anyone here know of a good source for PERIOD-CORRECT coins? (Not the cheap reales, doubloons, and POTC props!)
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My name is James Skyrm, history tells me of a pirate of the same name who sailed with bartholomew roberts after doing some research I have found storys and retellings of the capture and execution of the pirate skyrm and after even more family research I have found I am indeed of relation to the captain...The only thing I cannot find anything of was the flag that Captain James Skyrm (also spelled Skyrme) sailed under. I have searched various locations on the web and this seemed like a good place to locate some info. I fanyone can maybe post an image of the flag or offer a destination I can locate the flag at it would be grately appreciated. Thank you.
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I've heard on several websites now that rayon is considered a "period" or "natural" fiber when it comes to period costume. I just don't get that. According to several different sources, rayon was the first artificial (that is, man-made) fiber and it was invented in (depending upon your source) 1892 or 1910. I would like to point out that the GAOP and the renaissance both preceded the invention of rayon. What's the deal, then? Is rayon so very similar to some other period fiber that it will pass even close inspection? Why does rayon get a pass? ~~Captain Redd Roberts (the pyrate formerly known as 'Cap'n Bob").
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Now I am guessing that most sailors started in Europe. If you signed up to be a sailor, what would you be expected to bring?
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Treasure on the island: Pirate and Smuggling Museum opens By Mike Baird Caller Times July 9, 2006 http://www.caller.com/ccct/local_news/arti...4832466,00.html Tales of smuggler and pirate peril and their booty have fascinated generations, but the real stuff now is stowed on Padre Island. "Me father was a smuggler of gold wedding rings and bicycle tires," said John Dowling, 62-year-old curator of the new Pirate and Smuggling Museum. "Couldn't get wedding rings in France at the end of WWII," the England native said. "And bicycle tires were in such demand in England after the war that me dad would strap one on each shoulder under his Royal Navy uniform and slip them …
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It has been said that when Capt Morgan sacked Panama City he found no treasure. This is not entirly true. There was one thing he found that was worth is weight in gold. Here's the story: http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_4039652 "Not all treasure is gold mate" -Capt Jack Sparrow
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Here is a thought I was wondering. Did pirates, and or sailors have tattoos or piercings? I would say yes due to the fact of visiting strange and new places they might of seen something they liked from a tribe and wanted to do that for themself. What do you think?
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Im hoping to start reenacting soon and I need to get my garb. I've been told by some people that certain clothes can't be worn. This confused me. I was told not to wear a frock coat to a 1600's reenactment because they didn't come out till 1700's. Also sashes went out of style in the 1700's. I was also told there is a big thing about boots, shoes with buckles and bear feet with time periods. I don't want to get my garb and have it all from different time's I'm confused could you help me with this.
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Ahoy all. Here at the Museum, we regularly show off some Sailors' games, knowing their history and how far back they go in the British Navy and merchant service, etc etc. Games such as quoits, Nine Men's Morris, and Hazard. With this Disney film showing off Liar's Dice, I expect it to have a sudden soar in popularity, as well as visitors telling _us_ about it, whenever we're talking about Hazard. A quick search back through a number of text sources indicate that just about everybody seems to be quoting each other in that it is supposedly "centuries old" in the Royal Navy, but no one seems to supply dates or sources. Anyone know how old Liar's Dice [or its variants] a…
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