Captain Jim-sib

Am familar with Angus Konstam from his other works with Vangard/Osprey Publishing. He does good research. An excellent BB. book is: Blackbeard the Pirate, A Reappraisl of His Life and Times, by (no kidding) Robert E. Lee, 1974, ISBN: 0-910244-77-4. Most BB researchers / books have this in their bibliography. Lee was a law professor, and his writteng shows that he is a stickler for details. His bibliography is 11pages long with many sightings from unpublished works & period letters. The book is still in print & is an informative read. Best regards to ye

Did not see a post about this, though there hav e been some about its production: Blackbeard Movie on the Hallmark Channel Sat., June 17th Details at: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/us_framewor...DAM_FAM_5346404 Best regards to ye all

Parade of Sail continues , part III (in bottles) Margaret: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_3071.jpg Alliance: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_3069.jpg Leopard: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_3068.jpg Pheonix: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_3067.jpg The Clipper Cisne Branco: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_3066.jpg

Very Cool! The 400th Anniv. should be a fun event next year

"if nominated, I will not run. If elected, I will not serve" ...Pat Paulson

Google search on pirates & ships when researching for a model

Thar be some overlap fer some of us Your past life diagnosis: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't know how you feel about it, but you were female in your last earthly incarnation.You were born somewhere in the territory of modern Sumatra around the year 1200. Your profession was that of a seaman, cook or carpenter.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your brief psychological profile in your past life: As a natural talent in psychology, you knew how to use your opportunities. Cold-blooded and calm in any situation.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The lesson that your last past life brought to your present incarnation: The timid, lonely and self-confident people are everywhere, and your task is to overcome these tendencies in yourself and then to help other people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best regards

Made a kayak & added a sail rig on it. Miss Pearl & Morgan are right on with the method. When power sand, wear protective gear. This stuff gets everywhere ! I used those foam paint brushes to apply the epoxy. They last for one application. Latex gloves are a must. Best regards to ye.

Link to the Hallmark Channel Blackbeard movie. (I recall some previous post concerning its production) http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/us_framewor...DAM_FAM_5346404 Best regards

Saw an ad last night for a Hallmark Channel movie: Blackbeard...airs/premiers June 17th. Trailers looked pretty good. Blackbeard was definitely heftier than the Nat. Geo. production.

via Silver Wolf: Forget not the Phoenician pirates of the Hellenistic Period

Also coming out in July is the Pirateology Book. The publishers were going to release it last year, yet decided to market it when PoC-II is released. Link: http://www.pirateology.com/ Best regards

Very fine work. Also amazing that for a New York car there is no road salt damage.

Parade of Sail continues (in bottles...750 ml MD 20/20) A.J. Meerwald: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_2935.jpg Compass Rose: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_2940.jpg Serenity: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_2938.jpg Virginia: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_2936.jpg Meka II (map version...Sinbad is making a documentary & wanted an itsey-bitsey Meka II-sey to place on his map showing where they went) http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_2930.jpg Best regards to all

Received the email...McAfee caught it...ran virus scan anyway & twas all clean.

Via Blackjohn Posted on May 11 2006, 06:24 AM Blackjohn, you'd enjoy his historical nautical fiction. Check out his books section on the link below. As one says, "a real page-turner!" http://www.jameslnelson.com/

Via the"Fore Topsail" from author James L. Nelson newsletter: "The History Channel will be airing a show called Real Pirates of the Caribbean on July 9 at 8 pm (check local listings. I’m not sure what that means, but that’s what people always say). The documentary will cover the true history of piracy in the Americas, and features commentary by a number of well-know pirate experts, including James L. Nelson. In an effort to explode the myths of piracy, the authorities were placed on a set dripping with every pirate cliche in the book, including but not limited to rum casks, chests overflowing with jewels and coins, and sundry cutlasses and other weapons. Despite that minor complaint, it looks to be a good show, with re-enactments by a number of people in the pirate re-enactment community. Tune in!" also: "James L. Nelson’s latest book, Benedict Arnold’s Navy, is in bookstores now. Benedict Arnold’s Navy is the first book-length treatment of one of the most intense naval actions of the American Revolution, the Battle of Valcour Island, in which Benedict Arnold (still a good guy) led the outclassed American fleet against the British under Guy Carleton in defense of Lake Champlain. The book also looks at the Northern Campaign of 1775-76 to set the battle in context, as well as the important aftermath and long-range consequences of the fight." Best regards to ye all, Jim-sib

The 32nd Annual NC Wooden Boat Show along Front Street in Beaufort, NC is coming soon. Tis a good show to view the craftsmanship in these beautiful, hand made vessels. (From the web site) 6 Saturday :: Wooden Boat Show Exhibition, demonstrations, races & activities on Beaufort waterfront & museum. 10AM-5PM Link: http://ncmm-friends.org/onthewater/wooden_...n_boat_show.htm Best regards to ye all

Tha Easter Bunny came in me yard, and the dogs promptly had sport with it!

Via Joshua Red For example: Calico Jack Rackum was 2nd in command on Charles Vane's brig Ranger. His offical title was "Quartermaster."

From today's newsletter...more ships coming to the Pepsi-Sail Event. The newest ships to commit to Pepsi Americas’ Sail 2006 include: Schooner Virginia: The Schooner Virginia, built in 2004, is a 122’ low black schooner modeled after ships that sailed the Chesapeake Bay more than 80 years ago. These fast and maneuverable vessels were popular in the 1800s, in part because they could carry enough guns and crew to overtake cargo vessels. Owned by the Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation, her home port is Norfolk, Virginia. Ada Mae: The Ada Mae is a skipjack that was built in 1915 in Rose Bay, NC and is one of only 20 remaining skipjacks that were built in North Carolina. She was originally part of an oyster-dredging sailing fleet on the Chesapeake Bay, the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds and represents a significant period in our maritime history when the commercial oystering industry provided a livelihood for coastal watermen and their families. Alliance: This magnificent 105’ tall ship is a privately owned vessel based in Yorktown, Virginia. She regularly sails the Chesapeake Bay, providing an opportunity for guests to learn about tall ship seamanship and navigation. Jeanie B: This two-masted gaff-rigged schooner operates as a school ship under the North Carolina Scuola della Bussola, or The North Carolina School of the Compass, based in Greenville, NC. Built in 1986, the Jeanie B spends her summers sailing with the Camp Sea Gull and Seafarer campers, offering a two-week long educational and seamanship program. Margaret: Built in 1904, she is one of the oldest vessels participating in Pepsi Americas’ Sail and one of the few remaining yachts of the Edwardian Era. Drafted into service by the US Navy during World War II, she became legendary after surviving a NE gale off Nantucket. After being presumed lost at sea, she finally limped into Ocracoke, North Carolina 20 days later with her crew of nine. The century-old tall ship was restored to her original hull design in 1996. She calls Port Bristol, Rhode Island, her home. Three Belles: This 54’ Angleman-Davies Ketch was built in 1966 by American Marine Co. in Hong Kong. She sailed from Hong Kong to the United States and frequently travels the East Coast. She is typically based in Rockport, Maine but currently resides in Beaufort, North Carolina. ----------------------------------- Special events include a Parade of Sail, a 15-mile regatta along the shores of Atlantic Beach, an artists market and a spectacular Fourth of July parade concert and fireworks celebration. Throughout the week, the Beaufort waterfront will host an array of entertainment and activities. General admission tickets are on sale now. For more info, visit www.pepsiamericassail.com. Best regards to ye all

Black sails = dye = $$$. Not really accurate. Natural color of the canvas was preferred. Insignias of different color would have been sewn directly onto the sails. Only the very, very wealthy folks could afford colored canvas, and that would have eventually been bleach by the sun. Curious, what country are these models made ?

Nice carvings. My wife's father (who passed away prior to our wed) was a brain surgeon back in the 50's-80's. He had this skull pipe made by National. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_2838.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_2839.jpg If anyone wants to try their hand at carving a pipe, I have this kit that belong to him. It is old, with all parts present. Drop a line to me before I list it on ebay next week. $10...includes Priority Shipping. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g276/2go...se/100_2837.jpg Best regards to ye all.

Hurrazhs to Jamaica Rose !!!

Very Dashing you look ! "Two snaps back "