Coastie04

There's always the classic "Shanties from the Seven Seas" by Stan Hugill. I also have a fun one by Douglas Morgan called "What Do You Do With a Drunken Sailor?" I love the quote on the cover: "Now seamen who spent their time in cargo-carrying sailing ships never heard a decent shanty; the words which sailor John put to them when unrestrained were the veriest of filth." -Master Mariner W. B. Whall There's also a few websites out there including the following: http://www.chivalry.com/cantaria/lists/alpha.html http://www.contemplator.com/sea/ http://shanty.rendance.org/ Hope this helps. Coastie

I'll be there, with me better third as well. By "the Inn," do you mean the Tavern at the Armory? If not, I'll probably need some directions. See you all there. Coastie

Wish I could make it. They dare to call it a maritime park when they want to get rid of the Wawona?!? 'Tis why I don't like the city. A living history park would be much better, and might even become a tourist attraction. Just think of how many people visit Mystic Seaport or the South Street Seaport. What a shame. I hope the meeting goes well, and that the maritime heritage groups are successful. Coastie

I've called my pirate clothes "funnies" from the very begining while sailing on the Lady Washington. Since coming to the east coast, I've slipped garb into my vocabulary, but I still generally stick to funnies. Coastie

Great site! Although I really didn't put much stock into some of the myths, it was nice to have my beliefs of their invalidity verified. At the same time, a few of my long-held beliefs were dispelled. Great site overall, and I look forward to reading many updates and any future sites you make. Coastie

There was a post about a German pirate, Klaus Stoertebeker, not too long ago. German Pirate Skull Don't know if there's much in the way of his crew's names. Coastie

I'd imagine that for many ships, especially the larger ones, fire would be transfered more than started. There would be at least a lantern or galley stove with enough embers to light something else. This is just speculation on my part, and I can't back it up with hard evidence, but I'd imagine that using flint and steel below deck would be rather dangerous, as the sparks can occasionally go flying off in unpredictable directions, and using the aforementioned method above deck would be rather difficult when there was a good wind blowing. Coastie

-When you do fancy ropework on the handles of all your coffee mugs -When some of your mugs are pewter, leather, or wood -When your telescope is more powerful than your new binoculars -When all your friends know by now what a head is when you ask them -When you end the citation of any regulations with "according to the code of the bretheren set down by Bartholemew..." -When your freinds automatically reply to the previous with "I know the code" -When you are contemplating rigging a square tops'l on a modern sloop in order to give you that edge when sailing downwind -When a cold breeze picks up and you think about reefing sails before buttoning up your jacket -When you think port wine should be called larboard wine -When you spend more time on the pyracy pub than you do checking your email Coastie

What if my pants were originally machine sewn, but after an accident aloft which ripped the seam out on one side, they were re-sewn with seine twine by hand? Maybe not exactly period in construction, but definitely period in use. Coastie

That's really too bad. She was a fine foe for the good brig Lady Washington. I'll miss firing upon her. Coastie

I've been collecting the summaries of the more exciting pirate reports from ICC Website for the past couple of months. They update their website each week (sometime between Mon and Tues) with the reported pirate attacks from the week before. Anyone who believes that piracy is not a major threat in today's world should take a look at these summaries. It seems as if piracy really hasn't changed much in the past couple hundred years. People come on board with "long knives" or various firearms and steal stuff. Sometimes it's underway, and sometimes it's at anchor. Both were common throughout history. Note, these are not all of the summaries (there's usually between 2 and 10 in a week), just the ones that I thought were a bit more exciting than the rest. Enjoy. 27.09.2004 at 0130 LT at Conchan, Peru. Five armed robbers boarded a bulk carrier at berth and took hostage security guard on patrol and severely beat him. Shore security patrol responded with an exchange of gunfire. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped in a high speedboat. No injuries to crew. 26.09.2004 at 1255 UTC in position: 12:37.5N - 043:19.2E, off Perim island, Southern Red Sea. Two speedboats with nine men armed with guns in each boat approached a container ship. Men inside tried to board using hooks attached to ropes. Crew mustered and activated fire hoses and ship zigzagged course and boarding was averted. 23.09.2004 at 2350 LT at Tanjung Pemancingan anchorage, Indonesia. About 30 - 40 robbers armed with long knives and swords boarded a bulk carrier and threatened crew members. Alarm was raised and crew mustered. Robbers escaped at 0115 LT on 24.09.2004 with ship's stores. 02.10.2004 at 1820 LT in position 04:46N - 098:41E, Malacca Straits. Eight armed pirates in a fast fishing boat fired at a tug towing a barge causing damage to tug's wheel house window and destroying all radio and navigation equipment. Four pirates armed with guns boarded the tug and stole crew belongings and tug's documents and left taking master and c/e as hostages. 30.09.2004 at 1900 LT in position 03:27.6N - 099:47.2E, Malacca Straits. Robbers boarded a tug towing a barge underway. They broke window glass, stole equipment and documents and left taking master and C/E as hostages. Owners reported incident to Indonesian authorities. Whereabouts of master and C/E are unknown. 08.10.2004 at 1002 LT in position: 00:18.67N - 104:29.26E, Selat Riau, Indonesia. Six armed masked men in a speedboat attempted to board a tug towing a barge. During the manoeuvre speedboat collided against the tug and capsized. Tug continued voyage. 16.10.2004 at 1000 UTC in posn 03:52.4N - 077:05.4W, Buenaventura anchorage, Colombia. Ten robbers boarded a general cargo ship using long pole with hooks. They broke open forecastle locker and stole ship's stores. Alarm was raised and crew used flares to deter boarders. Robbers jumped into water and escaped. Master reported this was third attack on his vessel in this port in past two months. 23.10.2004 at 1130 LT in position 02:57S - 107:18E, 3 miles west of Mendanau island, Gelasa straits, Indonesia. Six armed wearing masks and black clothes in a grey coloured speedboat approached a bulk carrier underway. They fired gun shots at superstructure and ordered ship to stop. Master raised alarm, sounded ship's whistle and took evasive manoeuvres. Persons aborted attempt and fled. 28.10.2004 at 1945 LT in position 00:00.02N - 117:36.09E, Bontang anchorage, Indonesia. Six robbers armed with knives boarded a bulk carrier. Robbers attacked a crewmember with knives causing him injuries. Alert crew mustered and robbers jumped overboard empty handed. 28.10.2004 at 0320 LT in position 06:41.7S - 039:27.3E, outer roads Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. About fifteen robbers in a long boat approached a container ship awaiting berthing. Three robbers armed with knives boarded at forecastle and stole cargo from two containers on deck. Duty a/b raised alarm and crew mustered. Robbers jumped overboard and escaped with ship's stores and stolen cargo. Port control informed. 26.10.2004 at 0905 LT in position 05:30.0N - 097:31.2E, northern entrance of Malacca Straits. Four grey-green coloured speedboats approached a container ship from port bow whilst another four boats approached from starboard quarter. There were several persons inside the boats dressed in black clothes. Master raised alarm, took evasive manoeuvres and increased speed and crew activated fire hoses. Boats aborted attempt and fled. 05.11.2004 at 0410 LT at Balikpapan anchorage, Indonesia. Robbers armed with long knives boarded a bulk carrier. They broke into forecastle locker and stole ship's stores. Crew raised alarm and robbers escaped. 03.11.2004 at 1900 LT in position: 05:02N - 099:11E, Malacca straits. Several look alike fishing boats followed a tug towing an oil rig. One boat came close and pirates inside started shooting causing extensive damage to navigation equipment, bridge windows and superstructure. In response, tug's crew switched on lights, activated fire hoses and fired three rocket flares. Pirates continued to fire with automatic weapons and came within 50 metres. The tug then took evasive manoeuvres and pirates moved away. No physical injuries to crew but they were shaken after the incident. 03.11.2004 at 1815 UTC in position 01:34S - 117:13E, Balikpapan anchorage, Indonesia. Three robbers armed with long knives boarded a general cargo ship and took duty A/B as hostage. They stole two life rafts and escaped. 28.11.2004 at 0145 LT off buoy no 19, Eskravos River, Nigeria. Five robbers armed with machine guns boarded a refrigerated ship underway and took hostage watchman and beat him up. They fired at crew, stole cash from ship's safe, ship's property and crew belongings before escaping. 27.11.2004 at 0910 UTC in posn: 05:02N - 098:28E, Malacca straits. Pirates armed with machine guns in a fishing boat opened fire and boarded a tug towing a barge. They kidnapped captain and C/O and stole ships property and escaped in their boat. 25.11.2004 at 2345 LT at Lagos anchorage, Nigeria. Fifteen robbers armed with guns and long knives boarded a tanker and took hostage duty A/B. D/O raised alarm, crew mustered and locked accommodation doors. Robbers then went to bridge and ordered D/O to shut all communication equipment. They took hostage master and threatened and manhandled crew. They forced master to open ship's safe and stole ship's cash, crew personal belongings and ship's property. Master and 3/O sustained injuries. All crew were in a state of shock. Robbers fled in two speedboats at 0030 lt. D/O called port control but received no response. 19.11.2004 at 0015 LT at Dumai port, Indonesia. Two robbers armed with long knives boarded a chemical tanker at berth. When C/O ordered them to disembark, robbers attacked him with knives causing serious injuries. Robbers escaped with cash and personal valuables. C/O received medical attention ashore. Coastie

Unfortunately, I won't be able to make this one. I'll be plunderin' me home waters in Washington. Fair winds to all ye who do attend. Coastie

Pirates and Emperors Extremely well done song and animation. Don't know if it's been posted before, but it's worth posting again if it has. Enjoy. Coastie

Loved this one. Coastie

I'm in the process o' getting "permission" to go. Shouldn't be a problem, but have t' route the paperwork for final approval. I'll be doing my best, however, to get there t' raise me tankard. Coastie

I long for those times almost every day. Heck with the disease and filth, there'd be quite a bit less stress. Also, it would be so much easier to escape the law. Coastie

I will most likely be able to make Friday, but Sat and Sun are both better for me. However, as long as I know the day, I'll do me best to get out there. Coastie

Alas, I don't. It all happened so quick Actually I can not be given credit for these photos. One of the friends I brought was responsible for these pictures, and I'm just relaying them to the board. I think that there are a few more, but I'm still trying to get them. As I have a test later today, and had an evening lecture last night, it's been rather low on my priority list. Hopefully I'll get them up soon, though. Go to either of the two categories (general piratical photos or pirate events) and hit the "upload" button in the upper right of the screen. Then, I generally hit "browse" to find the picture I want to upload because it's a lot easier than writing in the location. Then just name it, put in a description, etc. if you want. As far as I know, you can only load one picture at a time, but then can just hit the back button a few times to load another one. Coastie

I've posted a few pictures of the Free Men of the Seas' invasion of Groton this weekend on the pub's gallery. For those who are interested. Coastie

Unfortunately, I can't raise me tot today (with anything but water, tea, or coffee). But rest assured, it is being raised ceremoniously, and will be filled many times over tomorrow and the next day. Here's to the old sea dog! Coastie

Friday, 8:00, Middletown. Got it. See you all there. Coastie

Any updates? Especially where the pirates will be landing, what time, etc.? Coastie

Sign me up! Especially let me know what ships will be fighting the dreaded Thames River Disease, where they'll be departing from, times, etc. I'll just have to route a request for special liberty, but for that only a lubber would deny it (plus I have a long weekend saved up). I'll also try to convince Beloved Wench to join me again. I believe you have my phone number, Scupper, but if not just let me know via this forum and I'll get it to you. Coastie

Definitely wish I could. If there was some way to fly out there for free, and get leave from CGA to do so, I'd be there. Nothing like a little bit of hard work on a tall ship, even if it is to cover her up. If anyone is in the area and doesn't know of the Wawona, definitely show up to help. Or at least find time to head on down to Seattle some time to tour the old lady. She's worth the visit. Coastie

I've been participating in Ops Aground here at the lovely *hack, cough, gargle, hit self over head with a 2X4* Coast Guard Academy. Essentially, academics are draggin' me down. I'm up to my ears in maritime lore and history this semester. I'm writing a paper on the voyage of the Lady Washington and Columbia Rediviva. I'm also writing one about the history of port development as it relates to defence, specifically the port of Boston. Last, but not least, I'm writing a paper on John Ericsson's (the guy who designed the USS Monitor, a revolutionary ship of the day) impact on the Civil War. Therefore, I've been bogged down in research, and whatever other time that the Coast Guard's not been appropriating for one waste of time or another...er, I mean one valuable training opportunity or another, I've been doing one or more of the following: 1) Drinking away my sorrows at the Harp and the Hound in Mystic 2) Rock climbing to get away from the madness 3) Hanging out with Beloved Wench 4) Wishing I, or others, were dead 5) Prefering that it were others 6) Singing sea shanties It's great when I'm able to combine these all in an afternoon in a brilliant example of cadet efficiency. For example, find out I'm probably going to get restricted for something I that, according to the regulations, I should not be restricted for, wishing certain people at this fine institution *hack, cough, spit on ground, etc.* were dead, going rock climbing with Beloved Wench to work my frustrations out, wishing I were dead after the workout, going down the street to the Harp and the Hound and have a few pints to ease the pain, and eventually joining the shantyman in singing sea shanties. And that's when I have the luxury of enough time to do that. Plus, with so many posts each day, it's hard to keep up when I can only check the pub once every few days. Hopefully it'll be better after Christmas, but then again, I might have to wait until graduation in May. Coastie