Coastie04

Billy Bones, What be the name of that book, and when was it published? Coastie

Just out of curiosity, how much does it usually cost to trailer the Royaliste and drive her across the country? Coastie

I know Navy Federal Credit Union has some nice naval checks. Coastie

Cantaria Wooden Ship Music Shanties and Sailor Songs Tom Lewis Bilge Pumps Jolly Rogers Corsairs NQG Links Page Here's some to get you started. Also, on many of the group pages, check out the links page. Eventually, you'll probably find all the sea shanty groups with web sites. Also, I've found that some of them have full Mp3s to download. Coastie

Arrrrgh!!! Unfortunately, I won't be around that weekend. I'll be wakin' up in London on the 6th. WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE A WEEKEND I'M NOT HERE??? Oh well, hopefully I'll be able to make the next one. Best of wishes to all who will be there, and have a rum for me. Coastie

That entirely depends on what you want to learn about. For a technical book I would suggest the Rigger's Apprentice or Sailmaker's Apprentice. For the sailing of especially the later tall ships (though not necessarily wooden), I would take a look at Eagle Seamanship. It has some basic theory of sailing a square-rigger, as well as diagrams of the lines attached to sails, how to furl, how to take cockbill out of the yards, points of sail, etc. While the book really is Eagle specific, and is used to teach those that are mainly landlubbers (ie cadets like me-except the lubber part) to sail the barque. However, many of the principles can be applied to any square-rigger. These are the only ones that come to mind right now, but writing a paper on the Crusades tends to numb my mind from the sea a bit. I'm sure that there are other great ones out there. Coastie

I'd say it depends on the cutlass. If it's a replica and at least somewhat well-built, then pack it in a bag with a bunch of clothes, etc. That's what I've done with mine. I figured that swords aren't exactly fragile, so I don't worry too much, as long as they're in some sort of padding that will prevent against bending. If you're extremely concerned for the safety of the sword, then I would suggest a hard rifle case. Coastie

Here's some fine boats for sale at Sea Dragon. There are many more for sale, and tons that aren't. The following are just some of my favorite after spending a couple hours browsing the sites while waiting for stand down from inspection (in other words, I was really bored). Compass Rose Grizzly Bear Ka'iulani (expensive, but nice) LUCERN (less expensive) St. Peter (wipe drool off chin) Coastie

Check out the original link at Cool Boats There's a couple of barquentines and a hermaphrodite brig (labled as a brigantine). Still, there's nothing wrong with a gaff rigger in my opinion. And anything wood is a plus as well. Coastie

I wish I were in CA. I've got a working knowledge of all manner of sailing vessels. The pin rail is easy enough to learn once aboard. As for the flag, a red background would be very nice. Have you thought of a design along these lines? Especially since you are not a commercial vessel, and therefore do not have to necessarily worry about offending others. Coastie

Hell with the engine!!! That's not how I'd get around the horn. Sails all the way, even if it took a while to get the right weather. Besides, as much as I love the Lady Washington, she's got a bluff bow. This boat's got fair lines and quite a lot less sail area (with all sails furled). And, if I have a 35 kt off-dock wind, I might not even need to use the engine. Plus, according to the description, "Thanks to her heavy ballast, wide beam and full keel, she is exceptionally seaworthy and has sailed for 17 years around Cape Horn, Tierra Del Fuego and the Chilean oceans, sometimes braving hurricane-force winds." The original Lady Washington had no engine at all, and still made it around the Horn in a fierce storm. And, the original was slightly (very slightly) smaller than the current reproduction. I'd take a boat that can handle that anyday. It sounds to me like a boat that can be sailed in any weather and will come home afterwards. It's a boat for me. In my opinion, a boat is extremely personal and individual. It depends on what you want out of it. Some people become attached to cars, some to guns. But a boat has a personality that trumps all else. The key is to find one that is compatible to you. That is always the perfect boat. Coastie

This be more what I'm lookin' at. Garden Schooner Anything that'll weather hurricane force winds in the oceans around the Horn will do for me. Coastie

I'd have t' agree with ye here. I was working on the schooner Adventuress many years back and we had a group of kids come onboard for a weekend sail. There was one girl who was extremely frightened of being below the water, especially to sleep. However, she had a great time above deck, and eventually became confident that the boat was not going to sink. She overcame that fear completely by nightime, and was looking forward to going sailing agian. One o' my favorite quotes: Without fear, there is no courage. Coastie

As long as we're talking about cold climates, this might amuse some of you. Penguin Coastie

Though not officially called pirates, what about the Vikings? Rape, pilliage and burn sounds like a pirate motto. I don't know if they attacked much shipping, but definitely towns, and they were seafaring types. Also, I seem to remember a Viking woman who is considered one of the known female pirates, though it may have been more of a folk story than actual history. Before the Navy was great, I'm sure there was piracy around England, which could not be considered a very warm climate. Also, in Boston and New York, there were pirate havens. Go there in the winter and tell me it's a warm climate! Heck, Captain Kidd sailed to Block Island in part of his evasion of authorities. I'm sure there's been piracy almost anywhere there's a coastline and a population center. If you're talking about the extreme latitudes, I think that the scarcity of prey would prevent pirates from bothering. Coastie

Here's a lasting effect of piracy...The US Coast Guard. The original Revenue Cutter Service was developed to discourage smuggling and protect valid shipping. Also, though it may just be a coincidence, the pirate ideal is much like the principles of the United States. Freedom through democracy. Though the US is much larger and has to revert to a representative democracy for the sake of efficiency, the democratic principles are still prevalent. Additionally, many pirate crews started as an escape from the strict British discipline found in the Navy. It was an escape from oppression, often a result of a press gang. Early colonists were also escaping the oppression of the British. Coastie

Noah's Notorious Driftwood Grand Cannoneers Finally Dry Parched Parrot Polly Want an Ocean River Raiders Pirates of the Old West Pirates Gone Western Sandy Sailors Stop the Boat Walked the Plank Floggin' a Dead Horse

Aye, picture will be posted, though I might need help when that time comes. Thanks for the suggestions. Keep 'em comin', I've still got a month and a half to change the schedule. Coastie

Other verses I've heard and enjoy: Make him scrub the deck with the Captain's toothbrush Make him walk barefoot on broken glass Poke his eye out with a red-hot (or rusty) cutlass Put him in a dress and call him Sally Put him in the bilge and make him drink it Take him to a pub and get him drunker Make him pay the crew's tab with his wages Coastie

Some of my favorite I must credit to either the Corsairs or the Jolly Rogers (can't remember which CD it's on). They came a few verses after the Captain's Daughter verses. Give 'im the hair of the dog what bit him* Give 'im the hair of the dog what bit him Give 'im the hair of the dog what bit him Early in the mornin' But have you seen the dog what bit him? Have you seen the dog what bit him? ...Better lookin' than the Captain's daughter Early in the mornin' *Of interesting note, I found out that an early remedy for animal bites was to bandage some of that animal's hair on the wound. Apparently this was supposed to help prevent infection.

Hope ye all can make it, what with the weather today and all. Another time, I hope I'll be available t' get together with ye fine folk. Coastie

Think again. She makes it far up the Columbia River, and she made it through the Panama Canal. The Mississippi would just be one more conquest if she were in the area. Coastie

I'd have to go with small, maneuverable, fast, and well armed with a small, but experienced crew for most piracy, but it would all depend on your style. Different methods of taking the enemy ship, along with differing naval activity and prey preparedness would change the vessel you wanted. Some pirates used long boats and raided ships in the harbor. As long as they knew how to fight, and could sneak up to the ship in the middle of the night, then they could take it and either sail away, or steal cargo/money. For ransacking towns, a large ship and large crew would probably be usefull. A larger vessel that can be minimally manned is more intimidating, and can carry more pirated cargo. The smaller vessels usually had a thinner hull, and thus may not survive the broadside of a naval vessel that cornered them or lured them in to range. It's all about the tradeoffs. Coastie

Lets see, it all started many, many years ago when I was but a tiny bugger. I went on the Lady Washington on a dockside tour. Then, I forgot about sailing for quite a while. I was lerned in black powder by me dad, who had been an avid reinactor of the mountain man era. I learned to shoot mainly flintlock, but with some caplock and a few modern guns (M-16, AK-47, and other toys ). Then, my 8th grade year in school, I went on a week-long trip on the historic schooner Adventuress. I had never sailed before in my life, but I was hooked. The first mate actually asked me to submit an application for a position of apprentice. So, I did and learned the basics of sailing and living on a 101' tall ship. I made friends and connections, and sometime remembered the Lady Washington from my past. I found the website and printed out the application. After many calls to the office, I finally got a date to join the crew for a two-week training. About a week into the training, I called my mom to ask for a few more days. Then I called her in a few days to ask for more. Finally, after three weeks or so, she had to practically drag me off the ship to go on a family vacation. I've pretty much been sailing on that boat whenever I get home and have time. The love of the sea grew, and I turned away from pyracy (don't worry, only on the surface!) by joining the Coast Guard Academy. What really hooked me was seeing pictures of the CGC Eagle. Though somewhat of a pirate hunter right now, I plan to one day take over that rusty bark and raise a tasteful black flag (which will be replaced by a red flag as soon as the .50 cal mounts from WWII are replaced). I've sailed on various other tall ships since then, but not as official crew. Now, I just reinact on the Lady Washington whenever my leave schedule allows, and hit a few festivals whenever possible. At least I know that wherever I'm stationed upon graduating, I'll be near the coast, and therefore some sort of pyratical gathering. Hope t' see some o' ye there. Coastie

I was just wondering, for you folk who know England better than me (ie anyone who's been there or knows a bit about it), what interesting 'must see' nautical sites are there in England? I'm planning a trip out there in March, and have pegged some of the obvious ones, such as the National Maritime Museum, the HMS Victory, Tower of London, and the Cutty Sark. I'm only going to be there a week, and am probably going to stick around London and Portsmouth for most of the time, with the slim possibility of headin' out to Southern Scotland to see a friend. As I've never been there I don't really know much of what to see. Are there any major things I'm missing relating to pyracy/maritime history that are in the London and Portsmouth area? Thanks, Coastie