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Will there be vendors?

Is the 'historic seaport' the fort or is it Mallory Square?

October 1 -

On this day in 1675, a proclamation for the apprehension of pirate Don Philip Hellen was issued.

September 30 -

On this day in 1659, the fictional character Robinson Crusoe was shipwrecked (according to author Daniel Defoe).

The Pub is going through one of the regular updates. Stynky is setting up new software and doing one of the regular, necessary updates to keep the Pub running smoothly, so you may experience some small delays or issues.

September 28 -

1528 - Spanish fleet sinks in Florida hurricane; about 380 die

September 29 -

61 BC - Pompey the Great celebrates his third triumph for victories over the pirates and the end of the Mithridatic Wars on his 45th birthday.

September 20 -

On this day in 1715, pirate Nicholas Wingfield was baptized in Hastings, Sussex, England. He was hung for piracy in 1759 at the London Execution Dock. There were 4 executions on that day. Joseph Halsey for Murder, Nicholas Wingfield for Piracy, Thomas Hide for Piracy, and William Lawrence for Piracy.

September 19 -

International Talk Like a Pirate Day (ITLAPD, September 19) is a parodic holiday created in 1995 by John Baur (Ol' Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap'n Slappy), of Albany, Oregon, U.S., who proclaimed September 19 each year as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate. For example, an observer of this holiday would greet friends not with "Hello," but with "Ahoy, matey!" The holiday, and its observance, springs from a romanticized view of the Golden Age of Piracy. It has become a holiday for members of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

"Cap'n Slappy" and "Ol' Chumbucket", the founders of Talk Like a Pirate Day

According to Summers, the day is the only holiday to come into being as a result of a sports injury. He has stated that during a racquetball game between Summers and Baur, one of them reacted to the pain with an outburst of "Aaarrr!", and the idea was born. That game took place on June 6, 1995, but out of respect for the observance of D-Day, they chose Summers' ex-wife's birthday, as it would be easy for him to remember.

It's THAT day, so throw some nautical linger in your conversations, and remember, some phrases are older than you think. For example, if you 'save your bacon' today, that's perfectly acceptable. Check out these great sources...

Canting Dictionary:
https://books.google.com/books…

I completely agree. It would be a fun visual companion to any historians table.

Yay! It's on my list. I loved the previous album and look forward to the news songs. I'm so glad you've cut another album!

Thanks, Animal. Are there any updates on the volunteer needs for this event?

September 14 -

On this day in 1718, Rogers received word that Vane was at Green Turtle Cay near Abaco, about 120 miles (190 km) north of Nassau.[46][47] Some of the pardoned pirates on New Providence took boats to join Vane, and Rogers decided to send two ex-pirate captains, Benjamin Hornigold and John Cockram, with a crew to gather intelligence, and, if possible, to bring Vane to battle.

What specific positions need to be filled in order to cover all of your volunteer needs? What are the responsibilities of each volunteer position? Time requirements?

There is mention of a hotel crawl in planning separately from a pub crawl. What is a hotel crawl?

August 26 -

On this day in 1641, the West India Company conquerored Sao Paulo de Loanda, Angola.

And on this day in 1651, the Battle of Plymouth took place. General-at-Sea George Ayscue of the Commonwealth of England attacked a convoy of the Dutch Republic commanded by Vice-Commodore Michiel de Ruyter. The Dutch were victorious.

August 24 -

1608 - On this day in 1608, the first English convoy landed at Surat, India.

And on this day in 1658, the Battle at Grevelingen saw the defeat of Spanish forces by the English.

And in 1704, the Battle of Malaga, the largest naval battle in the War of the Spanish Succession, created a strategic victory of the Grand Alliance.

August 25 -

1729 August 25: Woodes Rogers arrive in Nassau to begin his second term as Governor of the Bahamas.

On 25 August 1685, Charles Swan separated from his confederates Peter Harris and Edward Davis, and sailed up the coast of Mexico, but met with little success.

And on this day in 1718, hundreds of French colonists arrived in the Louisiana area and New Orleans was founded.

August 20 -

On this day in 1720, Adam, a boatswain that sailed Condent, received a share of 2,000 pounds sterling after robbing an Arabian bagala bound from Jeddah to Surat.

"The Pirates shared out their booty at St. Mary's [Madagascar] and then broke up the Company. After a time there came a Snow from Bristol the master of which they paid very liberally to convey a petition from them for pardon to the Governor of Mascarenhas, which he granted on condition they burnt their ship. They agreed to this, burnt the Flying Dragon and about 40 of them went to Mascarenhas."

Very nice. It's given me some ideas for future projects.

Here's an excellent article on clasp (folding) knifes.

http://woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com/2013/02/more-on-clasp-knives.html

August 13 -

On this day in 1608, John Smith's story of Jamestown's first days was submitted for publication.

Great image, BCarp!

The long list! I should catalog my garage as well.

July 29 -

Stede Bonnet is believed to have been born on this day in 1688, as he was christened at Christ Church parish on 29 July 1688.

Also, on this day in 1609, Samuel de Champlain shoots and kills two Iroquois chiefs at Ticonderoga, New York setting the stage for French-Iroquois conflicts for the next 150 years.

And on this day in 1715, the first of many Spanish treasure galleons sank off the Florida coast during a hurricane.

July 30 -

On this day in 1715, the last of the Spanish Treasure fleet disappeared off St Lucie near the Sebastian inlet, off Florida's treasure coast; only one ship made it to safety. Spanish ships had been returning to Spain from the mines in Terra Firma. The ships were laden with silver, gold, emeralds, tobacco, exotic spices, indigo and exotic fruit. The fleet was struck by an unexpected and deadly hurricane. The ships with their treasure sank to the ocean floor. There were an estimated 1500 survivors who struggled to the shore between what is today Sebastian and Fort Pierce. They set up camp on a barrier island and their existence was a terrible one to say the least. Many buried themselves up to their necks in sand to protect themselves from mosquitoes and no see um's. People have been searching for treasure there ever since.

And on this day 1729, the City of Baltimore was founded.

July 24 -

On this day in 1534, the colonization of New France began in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of the Saint Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier.

July 25 -

On this day in 1689, France declared war on England. This was just one of many wars of the Golden Age that would create excellent conditions for privateering, smuggling and piracy.

And speaking of wars, on this day in 1722, the Three Years War begins along the Maine and Massachusetts border.

Also on this day in 1729, North Carolina became a royal colony.

July 26 -

1718 July 26: Governor Woodes Rogers arrives in New Providence to rid the colony of pirates.

On this day in 1499, Alonso dhe Ojeda discovered Curacao Island.

On this day in 1519, Francisco Pizzaro received a royal charter for the west coast of South America, and 10 years to the day later he was appointed governor of Peru.

Also on this day in 1579, Francis Drake left San Francisco to cross the Pacific Ocean.

And on this day in 1678, England & Netherlands signed a treaty and sent an ultimatum to France.

July 27 -

On this day in 1549, the ship of Jesuit priest Francis Xavier reached Japan.

Also on this day in 1586, Sir Walter Raleigh brought the first tobacco to England from Virginia.

And on this day in 1661, English Parliament confirmed the Navigation Act.

Then on this day in 1714, the Battle at Hango (Hangut) took place, wherein the Russians beat the Swedish fleet.

Annnnnd on this day in 1720. the second important victory of the Russian Navy took place at the Battle of Grengam.

July 28 -

On this day in 1586, Sir Thomas Harriot introduced potatoes to Europe on his return to England.

Also on this day in 1609, Admiral George Somers settled in Bermuda.

And on this day in 1708, Monarch Amengkurat II [sunan Mas] of Mataram gave himself up to the VOC (Dutch East India Company).