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I was loitering in the Coast Guard Academy museum last week while my room was being painted, and came across an interesting article in a newspaper from 1841. In an article discussing the capture of a pirate off New Orleans, it describes the flag flown and prints the articles in their entirity (except for the names of the signatories, unfortunately). Unfortunately, half of the Articles were obstructed by another newspaper, but just today I asked the curator if there was a way I could copy down the rest of the article. The suction cups and other tools were gathered to open up the case. The library (only a 50'-70' room) is usually deserted, and they left me there in fron…
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I know the dates and basics of the story. I know that Easton broke most of the rules [privateer turned pirate, retired rich], worked out of Newfoundland in 1602 and follows; but always looking for more information. What sorts of bits can this crowd offer? Will post what I know already this afternoon, but thought I'd get the topic started, as I'm always hoping to learn more about Easton and his pirate fleet in the North Atlantic. Calico Jack
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(Excuse the long post but I believe it's all necessary information.) The following was an email I sent to Cap'n Slappy and Ol' Chumbucket, Webmasters of the www.Talklikeapirate.com, in an attempt to find out more information about my current job. (I bolded and Italicized all the information relevant to my cause.) (Read on) "Gentlemen, While searching for information about pirates and pirate lifestyles on the internet, I came across your extremely intriguing site. I would first like to say that I appreciate your thoroughness. It’s refreshing given the kind of search this has been for me. I especially found helpful your “Pirate Links” section. Most of all…the majority …
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Me recently completed model of Blackbeard's Sloop Adventure. Semi-scratch built, solid hull model based on plans by Howard Chapelle. Model will be heading to the Bath, NC Tri-Centennial opening event on March 8. http://www.carolinasib.com/images/Frame.ph...TURE&price=CALL Also, 1) There is a drive to have a full size Adventure built in Bath, NC. Blackbeard received his pardon in Bath and lived there for a while. His last wife was from Bath. More details on the drive after the March 8 event. 2) For those who have considered attending the "Blackbeard's Ball" in Bath on June 4...it is a black-tie fund raising event. Tickets are $250 / person. (The cost is n…
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Ahoy, folks. Whilst most of William Crooker's books are reiteration of materials available elsewhere, he seems to have done some solid reseach for one of the stories in his "Pirates of the North Atlantic" [iSBN1-55109-513-0]. Here's the story [in summary, so as not to 'pirate' the chapter whole from Crooker's Book - check yer local library]: "The story of piracy and murder to unfold here took place off the coast of Nova Scotia, but it sprouted from a seed planted in Jamaica in or before the year 1865. An experienced white mariner, John C. Douglas, and a black cook, Henry Dowsey [...]" Douglas and Dowsey worked together in 1865 aboard the mail steamer _Montezuma_ to…
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I just wrapped up a book by Richard Leckie called "A Few Acres of Snow." It's a pretty entertaining read about the French and Indian Wars, and I just wondered if anyone here had an opinion of his accuracy. What I mean is, Mr, Leckie lets his personal politics inform the story, at some points quite obviously so. Thos are easy to point out. But what about some of the more subtle points of history? When he speaks with such disdain for William III, for example, how much is history and how much is Catholic bias? Has anyone else read this book, and if so, how does it compare to Vol. II of Francis Parkman's England and France in North America, which I am going to start ne…
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(feel free to move to another forum if this isn't the right place for it) In searching for information about Laurent de Graff (Laurens; Lorenzo, Lorencillo), I came across this information. Can anyone verify if this is true? I'm not of fan of the song, and so was never aware of it's colorful origin. Article below from: La Bamba La Bamba is supposed to have been written by "El Guaruso", a native from Tlalixcoyan nearby Veracruz, on or about the 17th of May 1683, as a result of all preparation carried out by locals in the Hacienda Malibrán to defend themselves of an attack by epoch-famous pirate Lorenzo de Graft "Lorencillo". On 17th of May 1683, Lorencillo's fleet…
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Researching circumstances under which British North American-Caribbean colonial governors could/would grant pardons, circa 1725, and the texts of any such pardons. Was approval required from London? Were pardons conditional? Any info or leads helpful.
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Greetings, On another thread, it's been suggested that many pirates were former Royal Navy men. As far as the period 1700-1725 is concerned, I can (from the top of my head) list the following pirate captains who reportedly had RN in their backgrounds: -Nathaniel North -John Bowen (gotta doublecheck) -Thomas White ("pretty sure") -William Kidd -Richard Holland -William Moody (gotta doublecheck this'un) -Walter Kennedy -John Taylor Who am I missing? Regards, The Corsair www.whydah.com
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I know calico's a kind of cotton. But everyone wore it in Jack's day. It wasn't rare at all. It'd be like called Polyester Jack. A smart guy I know "hypothesizes" (the smart bastard loves that word instead of just "thinks") it's because Jack Rackham's cotton shirts were spotted with blood and gunsmoke--and spotted red and black is the dictionary definition of calico. Kinda like the cats. Historians, ahoy. Please don't tell me the smart bastard is right as usual.
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In the Great Earring Debate, JoshuaRed asked me this question, and I figured the answer would be so OT that I decided to start a new thread. Well, yes and no. First off my costume - if you saw it - is far from what is considered 'fantasy' wear...but it's probably not what you would consider authentic, either. The 'male' version is simply full, shin-length trousers (not slops or linen, but they're a rough cotton and pass okay), a long, full-sleeved, shirt with laces at the collar, (no ruffles), a vest, and usually primative, leather sandals because I have yet to find the right shoes, and I don't do boots. A pistol, some accessories for it (oil flask, powder horn (or …
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Im sure this has been asked before but what the hell. I sould know this anyway What is the meaning of the fraze no quarter given? And are there any outher examples of crafty pirate sayings to live by.
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Greetings, I've received jpegs of a cannon which I believe to be a English minion from the early to mid 17th century. But would be grateful for "second opinions" I don't want to clog things up here, so email me off the forum for the pix corsair2k3@yahoo.com Many thanks in advance! The Corsair
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here is the information: "WAYNE CURTIS, A FREELANCE WRITER IN MAINE, IS CURRENTLY AT WORK ON A CULTURAL HISTORY OF RUM".
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i don't know if this website is a new one or an old one. the website: www.DeadMenTellNoTales.com
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Teach, Tach, Thatch, Drummond. What say ye?
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Hello all! Just a matter of indesicion here that maybe you all can help with. A book i'm working on writing right now needs some timeline reconstruction, and I need to pick a year in the golden age of piracy. I'm thinking of the years a la Pirates of the Carribean, but that seemed rather non-committal on the exact year. What I really need is an exact year during the Golden Age of Piracy, closer to the end of the middle, just so I can get all the historical details correct, y'know, like royalty, wars, countries borders and the like.
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Am looking for evidence of Prussian names on crew lists and such. Have yet to come across anything. See plenty of scottish, english, dutch, etc ... but no German. Any help is greatly appreciated. Wartooth
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greetings, i am doing research for my persona, (which is a sailor in the east india company ) and have come across a few ships which i am interested in , there is very little info on line about them, if anyone know any books or sites that i can get good info ? i have been too : www.mariners-l.co.uk/EICpalmerOverview.html www.eicships.info www.weymouthmuseum.co.uk/eicships.htm the ships names are : the Royal Exchange(1619) the Trades Increase(1613) and the Red Dragon (1601) many thanks "Ships Purser " Alexander the Cavalier
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greetings to all, i am currently in the sca, and i know this will hurt to say (with so many pirate groups out there) i wanted to try and create a nautical group that deals with more of the royal navy or trade ships, (but will never foget my roots arrrrrrrh) what i am needing to know is , is there any one that knows of any groups that reecreate the east india company, and dose any one know any good sources for info (most that ive come accross deals with the late 17th and 18th century )i need to find more on the beging of the company around the early 16th century, and what types of ranks did they use? ive heard that they were eaqualed to those of the royal navy …
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There are a few cays and caves close to the shore , very close to the shore of the south east coast of the hispaniola island which its said where used as secret spots of some pirates...what any of you can say about it...is it true?..or false?...have any of you had seen any info or comment in book, etc...please let me know...i am about to visit that places : Cay willy simmons (located in Samana peninsula, Los haitises)...lore mention that was used very often by this pirate "willy simmons" have any of you hear something about him? Grottoes of San Gabriel (located in Samana penninsula, Los haitises)..lore mention that this grottoes used to be the hiding place of Pirate Jac…
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My son is doing a school project on pirate history, and he (and I) have encountered a stumbling block - Who was Redbeard? The usual searches on the 'Net produce a few thousand hits for Lego sets and mixed drinks, neither of which I feel is appropriate for my son's project. Any background, links, etc. would be appreciated!
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Have any of you lopers made a run at the Treasure of Lima on Cocos Island (Costa Rica). I read the gold the great pirate Capt. Thompson left there's worth over $100 million? (That'd go a long ways toward paying off my tipple and sporting house tabs)
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Ok lets lay the scene here a little bit, In 1520 Henry the VIII and Francis the I hold a huge Tournament in France known today as "Cloth of Gold". As one might imagine these two young rival Kings nearly bankrupted their respective countries in order to put on a better show. "For three weeks (June 7-June 24) the two courts strove to outdo each other in displays of wealth and splendor. There were jousts and processions, masques, balls, banquets, sporting events, and even fireworks. Queen Catherine sat beneath a canopy of estate entirely lined with pearls to watch her husband and King Francis joust against one another. Each day the monarchs and their entourages appeared i…
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piracy in the 16th & 17th centuries fell into decline for four primary reasons: The Ancient Fall 1. Technology: The increased size & speed of merchant vessels in the 18th & 19th centuries severely disadvantaged pursuing pirates; 2. Increased Naval Presence: The 19th & 20th centuries saw an ever increasing level of international Naval patrols along most ocean highways & particularly in support of colonial networks; 3. Increased Government Administration: The 19th & 20th Centuries were marked by the regular administration of most islands and land areas by colonies or nations which took a direct interest in protecting their merchant fleets. 4. Un…
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