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Mission any note of iodine being used to treat VD?

Thanks!

Had some friend (who I credit with some GOAP knowledge) state that the ship we call a "Sloop" is properly pronounced "Slew" (sounds similar to stew). I had always thought it was similar sounding to poop. Which is correct?

Now for the keepers...

Henry Morgan did not consider himself a pirate. He found the term insulting. It angered him to be considered a pirate since he was a patriot of the English crown.

But what about the buccaneers he rallied to his cause? Would they be considered pirates? Did not Henry have to hang a few of these lads after he was awarded the gov. of Port Royal?

Happy Birthday Sea Raider!

Oh yes it's a good book! I like the pirate captain best even though I get the feeling he is the main villain for the series. The starting chapter on Treasure Beach is wonderful... very different from most fantasy tales.

Very interesting. It appears that no rough estimate could reasonably determined. If you had a family member joining you in the New World from Europe it could be from anywhere from 2 months to 4 months.

I'm about 80% through the first novel in the series. I can tell that it will not wrap up and that I will have to continue the tale in the remaining 2 novels. I do agree that parts are tedious.

I am almost finished with the first book in Robin Hobbs Liveship Traders Trilogy "Ship of Magic". It is a fine read if you enjoy a little fantasy blended in with your sea adventure tales. Lots of detail and while I must admit to finding the main character rather boring (Althea) I do like the pirate captain.

Any fans? Any who have knowledge of Robin Hobbs world?

I'm curious as to the length of time sailors generally planned for when traveling between the Old World and the colonies as well as between the colonies themselves. I know it would not be exact but a rough estimate would be of interest. Example: roughly how many days travel between Boston and Port Royal.

Is the company you are working with in MN?

Am I correct that the name of the blade has something to do with "5 Figures"? I also recall it worn in the small of the back.

Nice thread to read!

Of course the POTC series does make being a pirate very popular!

You can always go for a bodkin. A dagger poking out betwixt the girls can be easily drawn and may look slightly intimidating. ( )v( )

Of course good members of the Church of England thought of Quakers, Ranters, Diggers, and many other sects as heretics.

Would it be fair to say you considered anyone who didn't pray like you to be a heretic?

I found some answers to my question that also concurs with what Hurricane posted. In "Mayflower Bastard" a historical account by David Lindsay which follows the life of Plymouth Pilgrim Richard More it mentions beginning around page 166 that More's Salem tavern or "ordinary" served beer, cider (hard cider), and wine. The sale of wine however was limited by law to be sold only to "strangers". Lindsay goes on to say that the term strangers are not residents of Salem. More tends to server mostly sailors and this law is not often enforced. Locals who frequent the tavern are served wine on the sly. Wine seemed to difficult for certain people, mostly for religious reasons, to enjoy.

Didn't know all the gems I'd find in this book when I selected it.

Would you assume that a typical tavern carried a selection of beverages or only one?

In my readings I find that most people who hated the Catholics often did so out of rumor and fear rather than personal experience. They were told repeatedly that the Pope was the Anti-Christ and his minions sought control of the world. Of course the Catholic Church was the largest landholder in Europe at the time and corruption was quite evident. Most people could not read did not have the personal relationship that Drake had with Catholics. They hated based upon what they were told and demonized them in turn.

Of course many a Catholic could hide in plain sight. The Christmas Carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is said to be teaching device used by Catholics to educate the tenets of the faith. Of course you had to go to church for prayer services (not attending earned you a fine) but in your privacy you could pray as you wish.

I take it Lekko worked out better for you as a source of hat blanks?

Didn't Drake absolutely hate Catholics?

As a spin off to the thread about behavior in a period tavern (where we touched briefly upon this topic) I thought we could continue the discourse on Catholic Pirates.

I seem to recall that many English Catholics flocked to the Kings banner during the English Civil War (perhaps in hope of tolerance upon victory) and had to seek new residence upon the success of Cromwell and his Roundheads. I also believe that Cromwell in his conquest of Ireland for plantations transported many Irish to the Caribbean (Hell or Connaught!).

The Portuguese, long time allies of the English were Catholic. After the Restoration the Queen was herself was Portuguese and passionately Catholic. Much of South America was in control of Portugal.

I also recall Mission posting something about a group of French Freebooters having a mass said before a journey and even killing one of there own who was making non-pious comments.

And Hurricane mentioned Catholics in Port Royal.

Of course the Spanish were Catholic too!

I wonder how the Puritans viewed such behavior in Port Royal? Did not Cromwell send his "New Model Army" to take the colony from the Spanish? Certainly Puritans imbibed in drink. I imagine more than a few were less than pious (despite the image).

Now lads we've got Gibbet locked away in the North Country hard at work on the buckles. I'm sure he'll get some made if he does fall out the top sails.

Next is to get him working on tips and keepers...