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  1. William Brand
    January 8 - On this day in 1609, James I of England announced a general “Proclamation against Pirats.” And on this day in 1676, there was an inconclusive naval battle between the French, under Abraham Duquesne, versus Dutch and Spanish forces under Michiel de Ruyter.
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    It took days to paint in an unheated garage, but it was worth it. My thanks to Tracy for sitting shoulder to shoulder throughout the project.
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    December 29 - On this day in 1609, 18 pirates were hanged at Execution Dock, Wapping. On this day in history, 1720, John Clipperton and his crew took on fish, wood and water at Cocos Island, located off the shore of Costa Rica. A shack was set up on the beach there to shelter a large number of scurvy invalids among the crew. This is not pirate related, but some things should be remembered, for on this day in 1890 some 150 Lakota men, women and children were massacred by the US 7th Calvary Regiment near Wounded Knee Creek on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Some estimate the actual number was closer to 300.
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    I'm still in Logan and I'm still in the hobby.
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    The SunCoast Renaissance Festival SARASOTA FAIRGROUNDS, SARASOTA, FL 2022 Dates: Nov. 26-27; Dec. 3-4, 10-11 Sarasota Fairgrounds 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34327
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    The SunCoast Renaissance Festival SARASOTA FAIRGROUNDS, SARASOTA, FL 2022 Dates: Nov. 26-27; Dec. 3-4, 10-11 Sarasota Fairgrounds 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34327
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    The Orlando Renaissance Festival returns to the beautiful city this December and promises to bring delight to revelers of all ages as we expand to include a second weekend! That means more games, more shopping, more entertainment, and new adventures! Come celebrate with us and raise a glass: We are back! December 3rd, 4th, and the 9th - 11th of 2022 Saturday 10am -5:30pm Sunday 10am - 5:30pm
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    The Orlando Renaissance Festival returns to the beautiful city this December and promises to bring delight to revelers of all ages as we expand to include a second weekend! That means more games, more shopping, more entertainment, and new adventures! Come celebrate with us and raise a glass: We are back! December 3rd, 4th, and the 9th - 11th of 2022 Saturday 10am -5:30pm Sunday 10am - 5:30pm
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    Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds Pirates Parlay Chesapeake Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds April 27 and 28, 2024 Gates 11:30AM to 9PM Sat / 11:30 Am to 7:00 PM Sun Family-Friendly Event Festival proceeds support SPCA of AA County Help support the Anne Arundel County SPCA with Two Days of Pirate Adventure with Pirate Encampments, Live Mermaids, Magic, Music, and Mayhem! Portion of the Proceeds benefiting the SPCA Beginning with Pirates on Parade at 10 AM Saturday morning, join us for a great family-friendly festival with a large Kids Zone that includes rides, carnival games, a petting zoo, and interactive creations with the Chesapeake Children’s Museum. Meet Captain Jack and venture into the Pirate room. Sing along with our pirate crews at the Pirate Ship Stage, Pirates of Fortune's Folly and more! Signature Kraken Rum Drinks, Pirate Island Pale, and Heavy Seas Beer. Local and regional food trucks and vendors, Glass blowing, Blacksmith displays and LIVE CANONS The older crew can enjoy 40 vendors of food and merch, arts and history displays by local museums, and more. Strolling artists include jugglers, stilt walkers, magicians, and dancers. Our 1,000-gallon live mermaid tank will surely be a hit again this year. On-stage entertainment each day on stage including Pirate Shanty music, Tales from the seas and Steel Drum Music, Comedy, Magic, and more. For 2023 we welcome The Reagan Years on Sunday and Sugar Jack on Saturday. Saturday goes out with a bang as we bring back our fireworks display that was such a blast in 2022! Facebook
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    Two weekends: Nov 1-2 10am-5pm Nov 9-10 10am-5pm The Lady of the Lake Renaissance Faire began in 2002, offering visitors an opportunity to step back in time to a magical, enchanting fantasy land created to represent an authentic European village. The Faire is an established member of a National Renaissance Faire circuit and features over 100 performers, representing various entertainments of the time – Knights in armor, gypsies, fire-eaters, pirates, dancers, merchants, peasants, historical characters and a variety of musicians. Artisans fill the village, working in mediums such as pottery, leather work, sculpture, and candle making. The crafts and entertainment combine with thematic games and foods to create a glimpse of marketplace celebrations of life in the 16th century. All proceeds from the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire benefit the Education Foundation of Lake County, Florida, a 501(3)(c) organization. https://www.lakerenfaire.com/
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    The Lady of the Lake Renaissance Faire began in 2002, offering visitors an opportunity to step back in time to a magical, enchanting fantasy land created to represent an authentic European village. The Faire is an established member of a National Renaissance Faire circuit and features over 100 performers, representing various entertainments of the time – Knights in armor, gypsies, fire-eaters, pirates, dancers, merchants, peasants, historical characters and a variety of musicians. Artisans fill the village, working in mediums such as pottery, leather work, sculpture, and candle making. The crafts and entertainment combine with thematic games and foods to create a glimpse of marketplace celebrations of life in the 16th century. All proceeds from the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire benefit the Education Foundation of Lake County, Florida, a 501(3)(c) organization.
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    Cape Cod Pirate Festival Join the Crew. Leave your mark. Two Weekends! Returning to Yarmouth June 1, 2, 8 & 9 Special Student Days June 6 and 7 Facebook https://www.capecodpiratefestival.com/
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    Cape Cod Pirate Festival Join the Crew. Leave your mark. Two Weekends! Returning to Yarmouth June 1, 2, 8 & 9 Special Student Days June 6 and 7 Facebook https://www.capecodpiratefestival.com/
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    So many people have mentioned you of late that I'm sending out a shout.
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    I believe your story remains the most visited thread on the Pub, so thanks for the longevity of the project.
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    My wife Tracy hand sewed our flag using linen thread and linen cross bones on a wool bunting. It's an amazing flag and she worked tirelessly to make it happen.
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    Aye, Silver. Just how shall we send her off...? Perhaps one last posting event here on the Pub. We invite everyone and all and we share all our favorite experiences and raise a glass! I'll mull it over and we'll pick a day in January.
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    Ahoy, all pirates everywhere! With a heart both proud of our legacy and heavy at our loss, I must announce that Pyracy.com is closing the doors of the 'Pub' at the start of the new year. The Pub (as it exists now in website form) no longer draws in the pirate hoards it once did, and so we will be moving the Pub to more 'social' seas and we ask that anyone wishing to save photos, stories, discussions and any other thing contained on the website, please do so before the end of the year. Then we will commit the website to the deep.
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    September 18 - On this day in 1687, the Irish made a Declaration promising a pardon to pirates who surrender themselves to Sir Robert Holmes.
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    August 1 - On this day in 1700, Culliford was arrested, and taken to the Marshalsea prison. He was tried for piracy of the Great Mohammed in 1698 and his pardon was ruled invalid. He was saved from hanging, because he was needed in Samuel Burgess' trial. Following the trial, Culliford disappeared from record, and rumor has it that he next served on a naval ship after which he disappears from the records like another famous pirate Henry Every. Also on this day in 1708, Woodes Rogers’ expedition to capture a Manila galleon departed from Britain. And on this day in 1721, Bartholomew Roberts captured two large ships at Point Cestos, now River Cess in Liberia. One of these was the frigate Onslow, transporting soldiers bound for Cape Coast (Cabo Corso) Castle. A number of the soldiers wished to join the pirates and were eventually accepted, but as landlubbers were given only a quarter share. The Onslow was converted to become the fourth Royal Fortune. And also on this day in 1722, George Shelvocke returned from his round-the-world, privateering adventure.
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    July 19 - On this day in 1545, the Tudor warship, Mary Rose, sunk in Portsmouth Harbor at Hampshire, England. Also on this day in 1702, Philemon Ewer, the English shipbuilder is born. He is responsible for the rebuild of the first ship built in North America back in 1696. He also built the HMS Salisbury, which served as the location for the famous experiments on scurvy in 1747, by James Lind. And on this day in 1723, Charles Harris and 25 pirates were hanged in Newport, Rhode Island. Joseph Libbey, who was abducted the previous year along with Philip Ashton, was among them. All were all former members of Edward Low’s crew.
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    July 17 - On this day in 1596, At 10:30AM, Dutch explorer Willem Barents arrived at Novaya Zemlya, an archipelago in the Arctic Sea. Also on this day in 1603, Sir Walter Raleigh was arrested by forces of King James. And on this day in 1690, Adam Baldridge arrived at Island of St. Marie in Madagascar where he built a fort and began trading with pirates. And also on this day in 1696, a proclamation for the arrest of Henry Every was issued by the Lords Justices. And if that weren't enough, on this day in 1696, an Irish Proclamation was put forth promising a reward for the apprehension of a pirate named Henry Every. And finally, on this day in 1726, Captain William Fly of Jamaica and the ship Elizabeth was hanged at Boston. His career as a pirate lasted just one month.
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    July 16 - On this day in 1661, the first banknotes in Europe were issued by the Bank of Stockholm, altering the way that money is distributed in a very new way.
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    July 14 - On this day in 1698, the Darien scheme began with five ships, bearing about 1,200 people, and departed Leith for the Isthmus of Panama. And on this day in 1702, Christopher Codrington, governor-general of the English Leeward Islands, lead 1,200 militiamen and privateers in a descent upon the shared island of St. Kitts, expelling its French Settlers. Also on this day in 1714, the Battle of Aland occurred wherein the Russian fleet overpowered the larger Swedish fleet. And on this day in 1769, the expedition led by Gaspar de Portola established a base in California and set out to find the Port of Monterey.
  25. William Brand
    Welcome aboard! Always good to see a pirate return to the fold, metaphorically speaking. I hope you enjoy the sweet trade.
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