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.  

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.

I'm still in Logan and I'm still in the hobby.

So many people have mentioned you of late that I'm sending out a shout.  

6 hours ago, Honour Bright said:

Mad Jack and I will continue, moving our story to publishing.             Thanks for the ride.

I believe your story remains the most visited thread on the Pub, so thanks for the longevity of the project. 

On 10/26/2016 at 10:38 PM, madPete said:

I just hate when the links get broke!

here was my flag based on Williams design:

flag by madPete

Here is William's flag:

william's flag

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. 

7 hours ago, Silver said:

it has been a seaworthy vessel, but its voyage is at an end. "captian, open the sea cocks or light the powder train to the magazine?"

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.

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.

September 18 - 

On this day in 1687, the Irish made a Declaration promising a pardon to pirates who surrender themselves to Sir Robert Holmes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome aboard!  Always good to see a pirate return to the fold, metaphorically speaking.  I hope you enjoy the sweet trade.  

July 9 - 

On this day in 1722, the Boston News Letter published a list of those captured by Edward Low after he sank ships of the fleet, and abandoned the Rebecca. 

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July 7 - 

On this day in 1730, Olivier Levasseur was taken to Saint-Denis, Réunion and hanged for piracy at 5 p.m.

1 hour ago, Capt. Bo of the WTF co. said:

I'd love to see you again at the fort! I will be participating on another woodswalk team this year as well. You will like this camp much more than the experience you had at the June rondyvoos the last time you came. Let me know if I can do anything to help with logistics arrangements, have plenty of canvas if you need a place to sleep and save room in your vehicle.

 

Bo

I might beg the use of some canvas.  My tent is great, but the idea of shipping it to the event, well....let me know.  

I'm very excited to see the finished brooms.  Please take pictures of your work and progress if you can.  I'd love to see each one come to life.  

July 6 - 

On this day in 1685, Lauren de Graff was seen on Isla de Pinos presiding over a gathering of buccaneers. After his departure, he led yet another raid on Campeche. After a protracted battle, the Spaniards fled the town, leaving the pirates with a city devoid of plunder. The length of the battle and delay in attacking had allowed residents to move goods away. After two months in the town the pirates, failing to secure a ransom, began to burn the town and execute prisoners.

And on this day in 1699, Captain William Kidd was arrested at the home of Lord Bellomont.

I'm starting an all purpose thread about upcoming, current and recently attended events to help our members find events that are going on all around the world.  If you see an ad for an event anywhere, just drop a link here and we'll discuss the details!

For example, the Sheppey Pirates are holding an event the first week of August with an open air cinema, water fight and live music.  

Sea Dog Night and Gypsey Carnival is July 14th - 18th in Lebanon, Oregon. 

The Battleship New Jersey Pirate Invasion is on July 9th. 

Excellent!  It will be good to have a craftsman that we know.  

• June 17 - 

  On this day in 1704, Major Sewall appeared at Boston with a strong guard and brought pirates and gold that he had seized, and gave His Excellency a full Account of his procedure in seizing them. The prisoners were committed to Goal for trial and the Gold was delivered to the Treasurer and committee appointed to receive the same. The service of Major Sewall and Company was very well accepted and rewarded by the Governour. 

   

  June 18 - 

  On this day in 1629, a sea battle at Dungeness occurred wherein Piet Heyn beat the Dunkirkers, commerce raiders in the service of the Spanish Monarchy.