Captain Twill
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I be hopin' there's a sailor out there willin' ta help a lass with a mission. I be writting a historical novel, but I have a problem. No matter where I be searchin' I cannot find an exchange rate for 1700's currency (dubloons, pounds, etc.) to current american money (dollars and cents). I be needen this information soI can be sure the prices and bounties be accurate to the time. Can any of ye help me out?
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I saw this last night on the History channel. A little know piece of pirate history. Babray pirates arid the southern coasts of England and Ireland. I'm not sure when it will play again but when it does watch it! White Slaves Pirate Gold In 1995, amateur marine archaeologists made an important and valuable discovery of Islamic gold. But what was the 17th century vessel, laden with treasure, doing off England's coast? For the first time, a professional team explores the site in attempt to reveal the vessel's true identity. Could it be the wreck of a Barbary pirate ship? For 200 years, Barbary pirates plundered shipping and coastal villages, taking over a million "whit…
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Did sailors really carry aquamarines? I know they were superstitious. Aquamarine is a type of beryl with a hardness of 7.5 to 8. Its name comes from the Latin (water of the sea) because of its sea water color. It has been used as a good luck talisman by sailors. It is found on every continent, and its color ranges from pale green to deep blue. It is the March birthstone. Mystic Lore: Intuitive sources say that Aquamarine is the best stone for the fifth chakra, the energy center at the throat, and that it enhances one's communication skills. It is said to be a cooling and calming stone, good for soothing sunburns, fevers and tempers., and to enhance intellectual abiliti…
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone here happened to know the name of the ship of Baldassare Cossa. He was alive in the 14th and 15th centuries, and was at one time governor of Bologna and eventually became Pope John XIII or perhaps an antipope technically I believe. Anyways any information in regards to the name of his ship would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Very Much, Paul Riermaier
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Just found this as I was doing some research for a PME (Period of Military Education)... kind of a research paper delivered orally, that NCOs and Officers are required to give... This is the first Marine recruiting notice, which was posted all over Philadelphia, especially near and around Tun Tavern, where the Marine Corps was born (started in a tavern!! Where else would ya find eager privateers?!? )... GREAT ENCOURAGEMENT AMERICAN REVOLUTION What a Brilliant Prospect does this Event Present to every Lad of Spirit who is inclined to try his Fortune in this highly renowned Corps. The Continental Marines When every thing that swims the Seas must be a PRIZE…
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Somewhere in here, but I can't find it to save my soul, someone asked a question about hurricanes, and what sort of early records we have, etc. It just so happens that I have a copy of Hurricanes of the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions, 1492 - 1800. Here's a snippet from the section on the origins of the word itself... "The Spaniards who accompanied Columbus on his four voyages to America took back to the Old World with them a new concept of what a severe storm could be and, naturally, a new word of Indian origin. It seems the Indian word was pronounced furacán during the early years of the discovery and colonization of America." Interestingly enough, it appears Colu…
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Last Friday I found a new book on pirates, by none other than my favorite pirate historian, Marcus Rediker. The title is: Villains of All Nations, Atlantic Pirates in the Golden Age. I love Rediker's previous works, and while flipping through this book I can see I'll love it too. I know what I'm reading once I finish the Dampier biography!
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Okay me hearties, I have a question. I was looking at some pictures from the 1690s and I came across one of the Dauphine and she was wearing an outfit almost identical to one in a picture of a London courtesan in a copy of the Cryes I have. So it got me thinking: if courtesans were so well-off that they could dress as well as the Crown Princess of France, did they live rather fancy, priviledged lives? Now, I don't want to fall into the "Dangerous Beauty" trap of thinking that courtesans are the only liberated and educated women of the age. I want to know about the real lives of high-class courtesans in London during the last quarter of the 17th century and the first…
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Anybody here know how to talk like a pirate in Dutch? For some weird, historically incorrect reason, there's a tutorial on how to talk like a pirate in German (German pirates? They don't even have a shore ), but none 'bout talking in Dutch. It'll be a hemorrhoid for TLAPD for me, as I can't go speak in English all day.
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A fine day. A fine day indeed. Me and IndigoJack was at the Pyrate Festival Sunday. Was a grand time we had. Skies clear of clouds and mugs full of ale! Huzzah! Thank ye IndigoJack! I be lookin’ forward to the Maryland Festival. Arrr!
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Maybe this topic might be more for the lumieres than here but.... I have discussed the Golden Age of Piracy with some re-enactors/living historians who are dedicated Hogarth fanatics and base a lot of their impressions off of his work. Hogarth was born in 1697? and really got started in 1720 with his most popular work from 1730 on. Being that this is kind of late for Golden Age, and that the Golden Age is between to major fashion trends (Baroque and Roccoco). How much weight should one give Hogarth. Now I know I am gazing at the navel here but I am kind of curious. In the Hogarth prints I have seen the stocking are tucked under breeches, the shoe buckles are fairl…
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Group Finds Ancient Ships Off Italy Coast Fri Aug 20, 8:27 PM ET CAPRI, Italy - Archaeologists exploring the bottom of the sea off the island of Capri have found the wrecks of three ancient ships that once plied the Mediterranean between Rome and northern African colonies. AP Photo Culture Minister Giuliano Urbani took a mini-submarine tour Thursday to see the latest additions to Italy's rich archaeological heritage, which were found earlier this month. The wrecks were found off the island in the Gulf of Naples at a depth of about 430 feet, said private TV Canale 5, showing underwater footage of the finds on Friday. A starfish rested on piles of amphorae, the…
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Female Tars
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Anyone heard of this book: "Female Tars: Women Aboard Ship in the Age of Sail " by Suzanne J. Stark Any good?
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Those early Spanish explorers never cease to amaze me. Archaeologists have found what appears to be remains from a fort they built at the base of the Appalachians in 1567. There's event a pirate connection... the Spaniards were trying to find a land route to Mexico to avoid pirates. http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/148...p-7640935c.html Blackjohn
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Good Morning Folks Some of you may be interested in my Naval Fiction News Newsletter. It currently carries news about publishing my Nathan Beauchamp of the Royal Navy series with a alittle nautical info. I would like to add Nautical and piracy articles in the next issue (4th qrt.) Should any of you writing pirates like to write an article or submit and announcement for your group, please send it and we will see what we can do to get it included. If you would like the newsletter mailed to you ,please email me at joe@josephlosteen.com with "newsletter" in the subject line and I will send you the 3rd qtr issue and subsequent newsletters. If you would like to talk about…
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When doing research I refer to the Oxford English Dictionary to help clarify terms. I'm curious if anyone has any references to these terms and dates earlier than listed (with appropriate documentation)- grog- listed in 1770, although probably in use when rum ration watered down around 1740. scalawag- 1848 (may have Scottish origins, therefore was probably in use long before). langrage- 1769 (also langrel and langridge) buccaneer- 1661 (from the french boucan). More origins and definitions of words most welcome. Was also researching the use of waistcoasts from historical drawings, will post that info on a seperate entry. Yours, &c. Mike
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There are many of the Bretheren on this list who opperate inland. That should not stop ye from enjoying boating. I have been wanting to make a Pirogue for years. A friend of mine made one of Uncle John's Pirogue made from a kit. These boats are great pyrate boats. Now a period pirogue would be a dug out. But I think this could work. Check out this site. http://www.unclejohns.com/boat/default.htm If anyone isgoing to make one, let me know. We can compare notes. Bully MacGraw
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Ahoy all! Redd here...Me and me faithful (flea infested) monkey Domino, would like ter ask if anyone (in their pirate travels) have crossed paths with any professional (or, at least, extremely serious in their hobby) pirate historians / history authors? Well...some of ye may remember a while back, that Redd were tryin' ter put together a live action footage-based video game. Things have changed a little bit...and me employers be pointin' me trowards a more educational course. So, I need ter see if'n I kin contact some historians fer interviews and such like. So I thought I'd put me feelers out. -Redd
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Last night on History Channel International, a show aired about Port Royal and its debauchery and destruction. I had thought by reading the description that it would delve a bit into the history of the pirate city and then go deeper into the marine archaeology aspect. However, it was narrated by Leonard Nimoy and spent 90% of the program on rumors and myths of the pirates in that area. They had four "experts" on with interviews. Two out of the four were interesting to listen to. The others were flaky and opinionated. In fact, one of the authors interviewed (Jennifer Marx) claimed that pirates dressed in outrageously colorful silks, because most were dandies and gay. She…
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What exactly is it that makes modern pirate mentality? History tells us that these men/woman were that had no redeeming qualities other than banding together.They engaged illegal activites including extremes such as out and out torture and murder to acheive an end. Has the pirate persona been hyped/morphed to something it never was by the fanciful thinking? Seems to be Likable, hard drinking over dressed scallewags with romantic overtones. The same types i.e. Dillinger, baby face nelson, al Capon are thought of today as twisted pschopathics killers yet will they someday recieve the pirate mantel and a blind eye turned to what they really were?...I hope i said this right,…
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I've a bit of a project and not sure how to start, ye historical darlings could save me some research time. Though not nautical in nature (but nature to be sure), I walk in a large and unmapped park with many meandering trails and fascinatn' foliage, that is essentially unmapped (that is, incorrectly and insufficently mapped). I've been trying to figure out how, with a compass and paper and pen, I could make a somewhat accurate map of the place...I'm sure we did projects about it in me school days, but for the life of me I can't remember.......ideas dears? I plan to throw in some traditional "here thar be dragons", and"edge of the world", make it as like an olde mapp as …
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I've plundered meself the oddest scrimshaw on bone ye ever did see. On one side it has tha carvin' o a right comely lass wi a sword an the words "ALWINDA THE FEMALE PIRATE". On the other an etchin of a sailor a haulin a woman in a dress into a launch oshore wid his ship on tha horizon in the distance wi tha inspcription "Gibbs carrying the dutch Girl on board 1837". Can any o you salts tell me ye know about all o this? I'd be beholden to ya.
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Greetings, Am researching a sailing voyage that departed Salem, Mass., for India, circa 1790-1800. In his description of the journey, a crewman of this trade ship makes reference to what I assume must be an ancient maritime ritual or custom. The problem is, he veils his reference in euphemisms, leaving me unable to understand the nature of the tradition. Was it some kind of sailors' ritual that accompanied crossing the equator? Here is the passage in question, with the pertinent text italicized: Any insight will be much appreciated.
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Aye mateys if'n ye read my event post about Alex Bay's Pirate Days then ye knows about Bill Johnston. I thought that twar all there was to it. Seems the illustrious pirate also found himself as keeper of the Rock Island Lighthouse (just west of Alex Bay on the mighty St. Lawrence) fer a time in the early 1800s. Then I come to find out the real kicker!! Unlike most of his pirate breatheren, HE WAS PARDONED, BY PRESIDENT HARRISON!! Just goes to show ye, some Pirates have ALL THE LUCK!!
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10 pm eastern. Followed by Bligh and the Mutiny to boot. If only this old rover can stay awake.
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