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Kudos to all you artists! I've seen this project done several times in the fine arts circuit, mostly with book artists. Wouldn't it be cool if it ended with an exhibition or shown in a proper pirate venue. Have fun!!!!

I ate a piece of cheesecake made with goat cheese last week. It had a heavy texture. It was ok but in no way as good as 'Cheesecake'.

Tall Striped Socks with Skull and Crossbones $5 a pair found at www.pyrateskeepe.com

Don't be scourin' the seas without the proper gear!

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Tri-corn Hats fer sale, Aargh!

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A nice, period sailor's short jacket would be welcomed.

Oh, gosh. We don't really deal in clothing much. Because of sizing. Thanks so much for the tip, though!

So Mike just showed me an awesome book, 'Before The Mast: Life and Death Aboard the Mary Rose' edited by Julie Gardiner with Michael J. Allen

Starting around page 27 there is drawings and detailed descriptions of clothing. Very non piraty woolen caps & tunics. Maybe a good reference for those wanting to dress as militia not in uniform.

We are at our max of 20 items but we will soon expand to 100. We carry low and high end items let us know what you would like to see for sale!!

Early American style reading glasses that are available in 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, and 2.00 strengths. Adjustable ear-sliders. Available in gold, silver, gold with green lenses and silver with green lenses. $20.00

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After a Barbary galley rammed the side of a Christian ship, about 100 janissaries -well trained Muslim soldiers- stormed aboard and overpowered the crew.

And of course the other side 'The Maltese Revenge' took place

Oh and a tid bit on "Turned Turk" mentioned earlier: Some European pirates, such as Sir Francis Verney, joined the Barbary corsairs on their raids to Ireland and Iceland.

Folding knife and fork set in leather case. The knife and fork are approximately 8" open and the case is 5.5" tall. $12.00

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From the late 11th century, Christians and Muslims fought for control of the Mediterranean Sea and the countries around it. The Muslim sea raiders became known as teh Barbary corsairs. Many of the Captured Christians were used to 'row' on Muslim Galleys. Muslim Galleys were fast, sleek Barbary ships powered by huge numbers of slaves. They could only spend a short time at sea, since food and water supplies ran out quickly. the ship's captain, or "rais," navigated teh ship. Captured wealthy Christian knights would be held for ransoom. The poorer captives were forced to row teh Barbary galleys day and night and then sold as slaves.

'Feared Brothers' Europeans called them the "Barbarossa Brothers" because of their red beards. Kheir-ed-Kin and Aruj were great Muslim naval heroes in the 1500s. They made their fortunes capturing the Pope's galleys, Spanish warships, and trading ships.

Because leather shoes would rot easily with a water logged ship wooden shoes or wooden clogs were quite common. The word 'Sabatoge' came from a wooden shoe being dropped in machinery to stop it. 'Sabots' is french for 'wooden shoe'.

Sorry no text to back this info up. But maybe its something to check into. Hope it helps.

A pirate vessel was terminally dank, insufferably damp, and rife with problems ranging from leaks to rotting food to rodents to disease as well as potentially explosive devastation due to a ship's gunpowder storage. Wooden ships didn't make for smooth sailing, given the constant deluge of water seeping in through their hulls. Regardless of fair weather or stormy seas, ships would have to be continually monitored for excess leakage. This was horrifyingly evident in the lowest deck of the ship, the bilge, where stagnant water that couldn't be pumped out became utterly toxic. To make matters worse, the bilge was often filled with rats, which only exacerbated the problem.

Siamese Blades, Named for its dual sharp edges.

This Dagger with Sheath is diverse for many occasions. With 12.5 inches in length and dual sharp edges you'll hold your own in piracy. Or just cut ye meat at feast in style mmmmmm.

Overall Length 12.5"

Stainless Steel Blade, Brass Guard and Pommel Sheath

Choice of Black Wood or Bone Handle

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What was invented in the 16th century, also called 'bring 'em near', that was very useful to pirate navigators and captains?

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The earliest records of piracy go back thousands of years. Seafarers in the Mediterranean were falling victim to pirates even before the emergence of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Pirates continued to plague the Mycenean, Minoan, Phoenician, Greek and Carthaginian civilizations until they were suppressed by the Romans in the first century BC.

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Ahoy there! We here at Cranespost have been adding new pirate items daily. You may have seen us at a variety of festivals across the United States. We carry a huge inventory that is constantly being renewed with hot pirate items. Check out our online store at: http://www.cranespost.com/main.sc

The 'corsair' was the term used for the privateers and pirates who operated in the Mediterranean. The most famous corsairs were those of the Barbary Coast of North Africa who were authorized by their governments to attack the shipping of Christian countries. http://www.cranespost.com/main.sc

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