MadMike

Looks great, there is an example of a well used William III musket in the Time-Life series on Pirates that has initials carved into the stock. To "individualize" my flinters, I took them on period treks. After a few months the finish wore off in places, the stock acquired scratches, dings, and dents, and each acquired it's own character (which set it apart from similar replicas). Yours, Mike

From Wikipedia- "The pound has only been divided into 100 pennies since 1971. Before this time it was divided into 20 shillings. Each shilling was divided into 12 pennies. The symbols for shilling and penny came from Roman coins: "s" for shilling (from the Latin word "solidus" and "d" for penny (from the Latin "denarius"). The penny was divided into 4 farthings. The farthing became obsolete (was no longer used) in 1961 because it was worth so little." Yours, Mike

Here's a Spanish example from 1650-1700 http://www.artifacts.org/Mission.htm all artifacts are pictured with a 1/4" grid. More examples here- http://www.artifacts.org/Fleetpage.htm Yours, Mike

I'd rather rely on the Oxford English Dictionary than Wikipedia for information. Will research what the OED has on "grog" and post... Yours, Mike

The credit for inflicting the first gunshot wounds on natives in the America's most likely goes to Columbus's crew after the establishment of La Navidad... Yours, Mike

Liked it better than POTC 2, the cameo by Keith Richards was great. The plot, killing off well known characters, multiple Sparrows, Calypso, ad nauseum, left much to be desired... With any luck we'll finally be rid of Calypso and Davey Jone's fish people... Yours, Mike

Hoo boy, not another rehashed "Survivor" episode... Perhaps they should put the cast to work learning period skills and APPLYING those skills towards the final goal, instead of repeating the same boring genre. Yours, Mike

Rope sandals existed in one form or another in a variety of cultures dating back thousands of years, documenting what they looked like and if worn by the GOAP sailor is the problem- For example- 16th Century Spanish http://mywebpages.comcast.net/calderon/clothing.htm "This going barefoot was one of the hardships that our Spaniards felt most of all among those that they endured on this discovery. For after the battle of Mauvila, where their extra clothing and footwear were burned, they were forced to go without shoes. Though it is true that they made some, they were of untanned leather and of deerskins, with soles of the same that became a shapeless mass as soon as they were wet. Though they might have used the abilities they showed in other, more important and difficult things in making hemp sandals such as the Spaniards in México and El Perú and other places make, they could not do so on this expedition to La Florida because they found no hemp or other material of which to make them. The same thing happened to them with regard to clothing, for as they found no blankets made of wool or cotton, they dressed in deerskin, and a single short garment served them as shirt, doublet and coat." Yours, Mike

An excellent source for documentation on military clothing and equipment is The Company of Military Historians- Check out the list on the bottom of the page for examples. http://company.military-historians.org/pla...sbysubject1.htm Also, Peterson's "Arms and Armor in Colonial America" contains portions of colonial laws regarding equipment and arms. Yours, Mike

There's a few quotes in "Captured by Pirates" that include "dog" and "SOB"... Yours, Mike

... and if it turns out to be the "El Salvador" they benefit even further. Yours, Mike

Speaking of Vikings and tunics- http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carls...oth/tunic2.html http://www.cs.vassar.edu/~capriest/viktunic.html Authenticity in the SCA is lacking to say the least (however, I've seen worse at buckskinning rendezvous'). Want hard core Viking reenactors? Check out these guys- http://www.jomsvikings.com/jomsborg.php Other sources- http://www.regia.org/ http://www.vikingsonline.org.uk/ Viking settlement in North America- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L'Anse_aux_Meadows Yours, Mike

Here's a picture of the item in question- and here- Made mine using left over cow hide, haven't added any internal wooden stiffeners but still works as is. Notice that the wooden portion of the artifact is incomplete... http://www.mcc.gouv.qc.ca/phips/phips9c.htm Yours, Mike

Inventory of Estate of William Craig 1720 August 15 An Inventory & Appraisment of the Estate of Wm. Craig late of the County of York [Virginia] decd. taken by the Exerx. & made by us the Appraisers Subscribed As follows Viz. box Irons & heaters £-.5.- 1 Sauce pan 1/ 17 Glass 6/. 1 Coffee mill 6/ -.13.- 1 doz. Coffee dishes. 2 muggs. 1 Salt, 7 punch bowls 2 pewter potts -.7.- 2 hour Glasses 1/6 a Prell. of old books 1.1.6 1 warming pann 126 1 Sword & belt 7/6 -.19.6 1 looking Glass 2/6. 1 old bible 6/ -.8.6 a box & Six knives & forks -.4.- Some Tinn panns -.7.6 a P Spoon molds -.15.- A paper book 7/6. a prell. of old prints 2/6 -.10.- 2 Groce bottles 2.-.- 12 old Casks 7/6 Tubbs -.18.- 3 old Iron Doggs, 2 P tongs, 1 Chafing dish -.12.- 1 walnutt Teatable 1 P brass Candlesticks Snuffers a Teacar -.10.- 3 doz. Candle moulds 2.5.- ½ doz. knives & forks -.2.- 1 Suit Cloth Cloths & 1 P breeches 3.-.- One Suit Drugget 2.-.- Suit & Riding Coat -.10.- 2 horses, 1 mare, 1 Colt 8.-.- Jenny a Negroe woman & her child Sarah 35.-.- Frank a Negro woman 30.-.- Betty a Negro Girle 20.-.- John Robinson a White Servant 7.-.- Katherin a Servant maid -.10.- Wm. Read a Servant man 10.-.- A Silk Capp -.1.6 2 Cows & 1 Calf 3.5.- a Sow -.5.- A Tumbrell & 3 horses & harness 8.10.- a Chest of Drawers 4.10.- a Rough Lant--ips 2.10.- a pine press 1.10.- a Walnutt Tree press 3.-.- 9 old Chests 2.5.- 1 doz. Rush Chairs -.12.- 1 Small walnutt Tree Table 1-.- 1 doz. leather Chairs 3.10.- A Desk 1.-.- A Close Stool & pewter pann -.10.- 1 oval Table Oak 2.-.- 1 Walnutt Table -.17.6 6 old pine Tables -.18.- 71 lb. pewter 2.11.- 83 lb. old pewter 3.15.4 a bed, 1 pr. Sheets. blanket, Rugg, boulster, pillows bedstead, Cord & hide 6.-.- One bed, bedstead, Cord Hide, bolster Sheet Rugg 3.-.- one Do. 2 Sheets 3.5.- one Do. with Curtains 5.-.- one bed, bedstead, cord, hyde, Rugg 2 pillows & pillowbers, 1 blanket & Curtains 6.-.- one bed bolster Quilt P Sheets old pillow 6.-.- one bed bolster Rugg, blanket P Sheets bedstead & pillows 6.-.- 21 lb. old feathers -.15.9 Some old bedding -.10.- 2 P. Scales & 2 P Stilliards 1.-.- 328 lb. old brass 1.18.- 1 Skillet & frame £-.8.4 Iron pott 2.-.- 3 pott Hooks -.10.- 2 Spitts, 1 dripping pann, flesh fork, 4 Scewors -.16.- 1 buckskin Wastcoate & breeches not finished & 1 buckskin -.15.- Some old Silk fringes 1.-.- 9½ lb. Glue -.10.- 1 frying pann -.2.6 2 Gallons Madera Wine -.10.- a Small Silver Cupp & Some old Silver wt. 4 oz. 5 p wt 1. 1. 3 3 butter potts -.5.- 6 lb. white Lead -.2.- a Diaper Table Cloth & 2 Napkins -.12.- £ 218. 8.10 In Obedience to an order of York County Court dated June 20th 1702. We the Subscribers being first Sworn have appraised the Estate of Wm. Craig decd. amounting to the Sum of Two hundred Eighteen pounds eight Shillings & ten pence as above Whereof We make this Report Edwd. Ripping Katha. Craig (her mark) James Shields John Brush At a Court held for York County Augt. 15th. 1720 This Invry. &c. of the estate of Wm. Craig decd. was presented in Court & admitted to Record. Test. Phi: Lightfoot Cl. Cur. - - - Having worn buckskin garments on the Missouri during many primitive treks, they're not at all troublesome during hot days. They suck immeasureably when wet or cold (invest in wool). Haven't perused the Port Royal Archives, perhaps there is mention of buckskin garments there. Yours, &c. Mike

Anyone who can't make biscuit should be lashed to the mast and forced to watch "Food Network" for 24 hours. Seriously though, biscuit is easy to make, will last just about forever and it even tastes good (and yes, even looks like the 1784 century example). Yours, Mike

The pattern for the Land musket (aka "Brown Bess") dates from the 1706 Dutch contract arms. The next modification of the pattern occured during the reign of King George I (with iron fittings)- http://www.therifleshoppe.com/(636).htm So, brass mounted "Brown Bess" muskets of the 1730 pattern wouldn't be appropriate for the GAOP as Fox notes. Best to go with a doglock musket, fusil de chasse, blunderbuss, pistol, etc. http://www.loyalistarms.freeservers.com/fl...etcmuskets.html Yours, Mike

A little priming in the pan does wonders... As for "musket accuracy", it's dependent on many factors, namely the size of the ball versus the diameter of the bore (I've had moderate accuracy with a Charleville using a .675 ball). Most British muskets bored for .75 used .69 caliber balls, so go figure... Yours, Mike

Haven't found anything yet regarding the authenticity of Gurkee style "rope sandals" as appropriate to the GAOP... Yours, Mike

One of my fav's from "Captured by Pirates" was a group of pirates tying a fellow up and subjecting him to the torture of thousands of mosquitoes... Yours, Mike

Cloth copy goes for around $55.00 ISBN: 0-8130-2875-2 Paper: $24.95 Has anyone on the forum reviewed this book? Yours, Mike

Sashes are mentioned in several accounts during the GAOP. Here's just a sample- Robert Drury visiting pirates on Madagascar, 1719- "He was dressed in a short coat with broad, plate buttons, and other things agreeable, but without shoes or stocking. In his sash stuck a brace of pistols, and he had one in his right hand. The other man was dressed in an English manner , with two pistols in his sash and one in his hand, like his companion". (Under the Black Flag, Cordingly, 14). As for period pirate images, please note those of Edward England and Jack Rackham. Also, check out Foxe's seaman image archive for sailors wearing sashes. Yours, Mike

Patrick, The 1720 picture of the sailor wearing slops is here- http://pyracy.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8163&st=0 Yours, Mike

The term "historian" gets thrown around quite a bit today. According to Merriam-Webster, a historian is- 1 : a student or writer of history; especially : one who produces a scholarly synthesis 2 : a writer or compiler of a chronicle Yours, Mike

Lowes and Home Depot sell medium weight canvas tarps, these make great shelters (for the most part). Reference the picture of George Lowther... Yours, Mike

The UF article clearly lists the writer and Acosta as POC. Yours, Mike