King's Pyrate

I have not validated this yet but, was told yesterday that the cruises may begin on 25th of April......I'll keep an ear out and let you know...when you get here call me.....I'll send you the number in an email...perhaps we can get together for a bit. Joe

Tis a public pier.....there may even be pirates aboard rehearsing or just getting her in ship shape when you come introduce yourself and tell them of your black heart.....I am sure you will be welcomed....the crew are fine pirates indeed. Joe

The Black Raven leaves the ship yard on the West Coast of Florida on the 17th for her 5 day voyage to her home port of St. Augustine, Fl....she will be moored at the city yacht pier just south of the Bridge of Lions. She will outfit and have one more Coast Guard inspection before taking on passengers......should be ready to begin cruises at the end of May. We wil be on the look out for ye. Joe

My new non-fiction book of pirates that attacked St. Augustine, Florida is at the printers...that is the good news...the bad news is that it will only be sold aboard the Black Raven here in St. Augustine...so if you visit our fair city...take the tour and check out my book. It is a small book with brief on St. Augustine Pirates, how pirates lived, other famous pirates and a nautical glossary. Live Long and Plunder Well! Joe Black Raven Adventures

St. Augustine Pirate Tales from the Black Raven I have just completed writing a book of small articles of historical pirate attacks on St. Augustine. It also has articles on Pirates life, Who They Were and How They Lived as well as Other Famous Pirates. The book was especially written for the pirate Ship Black Raven and will only be available on board her. If you visit St. Augustine and sail on the Black Raven's tour take a look at this unique little book. Live Long and Plunder Well! Joe Black Raven Adventures

She Floats!!!!!!! and passed her Coast Guard Inspection

Congratulation on the new crew members! Joe

oooooo...that be nice......have any updated photos? Would love to see them! Joe

This line alone is worthy of mention... "How I became of the works I was assigned me laden of burden from me master was that of a blacksmith." Will she bear a figurehead? I never asked...will have to wait and see!

Why Tiger is on the right coast.......we have three major pirate events each year in St. Augustine ( driving distance to four or five others)and 18 total on the East. We have our own pirate ship and several weekend events. Where else, on the mainland, is more fitting for pirates than Old Town St. Augustine? The tourist love to play with us. Damn! I'm pumped up now...lol.....going down to the old town meet some of the 17th century pirates tomorrow.

Perhaps so. Here are a couple of photos of her not shown on the site. Ready to Launch She is so much better looking than most of tourist pirate ships I have seen.

The Black Raven will launch today...then they will install her mast and do the sea trials. As she nears St. Augustine she will stop at Daytona Beach where our pirate group ( Ancient City Privateers ) and friends will board on the morning of March 28th for the remaining trip to St. Augustine. We will enter Matanzas Bay a little after 1 p. m....just as the Castillio de San Marcos will be firing her afternoon salute....we rowdy pirates will jeer at the old city as the Black Raven returns fire. We will then land and raid the city. It will be quite a site as she enters her new home port. I'm cleaning my garb and sharpening my cutlery! Joe

We do it because it needs doing......many of us have been touched by cancer. Mine was a father, others,children, family and friends......together we can win this fight against cancer. Joe

Yes.....ducks will be on sale the day of the race or I can reserve them for you anytime....Hope your duck wins....

No swords...but I think you can shoot the ball though.....lol

Pirate Gathering will be about the same time frame as last years.....it will be in a place more accessible to the public this year...better for us and better for our vendors. The Black Raven has received her final paint ( the unseasonal cold we had this winter slowed the painting) and has moved to the ways for launching....she is getting the final stuffing then will do her sea trials.......should arrive in St. Augustine in Mid March. You will be able to see her when you come for the Duck Race in April....