Coastie04

Piracy of all ages interests me. One famous pirate of those times that comes to mind is Sir Francis Drake. There are also earlier pyrates I've read about, but can't recall their names right now. If you'd like to discuss them, I'd be happy anytime. Coastie04 "I'll give you this warning afore we belay- To me way-ay, blow the man down! Steer clear of policemen, you'll find it will pay- Give me some time to blow the man down."

Another site to look at is http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/lennon/897/ There is a great picture of Captain Kidd's actual letter of marque-the one that was mysteriously "missing" during his trial. It's great if you want to get a feel for what they actually looked like. Coastie04 "Accountability is what seperates us from the common pirate." -Unknown Coast Guard Officer

I happened to run across some cannons for ye. Try lookin' around in www.gunbroker.com for cannons. I happened to find this fine one there: http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem....sp?Item=8210102 Happy Huntin' Coastie04

I guess the circle of names made it a little harder for authorities to figure out who to hang first. But then again, articles or no articles, they'd probably dance the hempen jig if caught with others' booty aboard. Coastie04 "They were all fine sailing days, but unfortunately they were ideal only for sailing in the wrong direction." -Francis Brenton

I've found a site that looks promising for ye. Set your sites on http://www.cannon-mania.com/Arsenal%20Store.htm Hope it helps. Coastie04 "Scratch 'em if you've got 'em"

It must be a trap for the non-pyrates we prey upon. Pyracy just wouldn't be the same without fat, rich merchant vessels. Unfortunately, they've been gettin' friggin' frigate escorts as a result of us. Therefore, we lure them into this 'ere chat room and pounce when they least expect it. Brilliant, really. Coastie04

Capt. Towain, In case you haven't visited the website yet, I would suggest going to: http://www.talonsoft.com/cgi-bin/ubb/forum...ail+II&number=1 It is the AOSII forum and people are generally very happy to help with problems. I believe that there are already many posts in the history somewhere regarding the controls. At first, they are quite intimidating and akward, but once you get used to them, it actually makes for a pretty smooth running game. Coastie04 You call yerself a second mate, An' cannot tie a bowline; You cannot even stand up straight When the packet she's a rollin'

As a prominent AOSII Captain myself, I can answer your question. Unfortunately, AOSII and, to the extent of my knowledge, Privateer's Bounty are only found for 100% PC compatible systems. As for you, Bellamy, I believe that I've crossed your stern before (while raking). S! and may ye be successful against all but me brethren in the USN and yours truely in the USRCS. Also, put a broadside into Stinky next time you see him. Sha...uh...Coastie04 "A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep her in paint and powder." -Adm. Chester Nimitz

I've found some under each of those categories before. If not specifically sea shanties, many Irish drinking songs are the same, or at least very similar. However, I also just get some of them online. Coastie04 "We'll wash her and we'll scrub her With holy stone and sand, For there blows some cold nor'westers On the banks of Newfoundland."

I just got word today that the Bilge Pumps just released their new CD. The link to the treasure page is http://www.thebilgepumps.com/cgi-bin/treasure for anyone concerned. No, I am in no way affiliated with them, but I've heard their music in the past and have enjoyed it. Coastie04 "So swab the decks, me hearties, Sluice them down with brine, Lay to the oars, you sons of whores, Yours is smaller than mine."

Hear, hear, Flint. Definitely an entertaining fight scene. Coastie04

Would you want to fight in one of those hats? Besides, in larger battles there was bound to be casualties in the Musketeer ranks. After the battle, they could just pick up any hats that fit. Since they were thrown clear of the fighting, they won't be spoiled with blood. Therefore, they are actually saving either themselves or their fellow Musketeers money by throwing their hats off. As for muskets, Porthos is certainly knowledgeable in the use of firearms. After all, he was a pirate. Coastie04 "Porthos: This sash was a gift to me, from the Queen of America. D'Artagnan: There's no queen of America! Porthos: I beg to differ, infant. We're on quite intimate terms, unless you can prove otherwhise."

I've found a good site to at least find different groups and CDs is http://www.woodenshipsmusic.com/ . There's also many groups with websites and links to other piratical singing groups. Coastie04

I might as well make me mark on this here page. I've been a piratin' off an' on for a few years now. Of course, I pose as an 'honest merchant' man on the Lady Washington, and an 'apprentice' on the Adventuress. A few years back, however, I got ambitious and decided to raid the east coast by posin' as a revenue cutterman. Unfortunately, someone must've warned the captain, as I ended up in a dreary brick building takin' college courses at the academy rather than plannin' a mutinous takover of Eagle. However, one day... Coastie04

Though it's, like the Princess Bride, not actually a pirate movie, the Three Musketeers is a fun one. Definitely one of the more memorable scenes for me is when they are all on the ship and two sailors recognize "Porthose the Pirate" and jump overboard rather than fight. Can't get too much better than that. Coastie04

I've been a big fan of the fun action scenes in the Three Musketeers (namely the disney version, The Musketeer with that posterboy as an actor is just a bit too fanticiful for me). Zorro also had some fine scenes in it as well. Not being a fencer myself, I just think the scenes look cool and are fun to watch. I know nothing of the actual skill involved. Coastie04

Another reccomended book/poem is The Ballad of the Pirate Queens, by Jane Yolen. Though not completely historically accurate, it's a great poem and the illustrations are great. Since I'm on the track of the more 'artsy' pirate literature, I also have a book entitled What Do You Do With A Drunken Sailor? by Douglas Morgan. It's full of some good sea shanties and came with a cool bookmark as well. Lastly, I just saw this weekend a very small book of sea shanties (probably 20 pages, and a book that's 2X4 inches or so). I thought it was kind of a cute (if I'm allowed to use that word as a pira...er, honest privateer) little thing, and it was compiled by "John Tarr". Coastie04 "The sea yields to knowledge, I yield to rum."

I be a big fan of the Hornblower series, especially the first four movies. Cutthroat Island has some great swashbuckling scenes and a bit of good sailing, though realism is out the window (it's still fun). Also, for a humorous pirate flick, I like Disney's Blackbeard's Ghost. Obviously the classics, such as the Crimson Pirate are near the top of my list as well. Anything with good sailing scenes steals my heart. Coastie04 "Scratch 'em if you got 'em."

I did some searching and came up with this spelling: Kalymar Knyckle. The link to it's website didn't seem to work, but for anyone who wishes to at least see a picture of the ship, go to: http://rumskulls.org/hornblo.html The link that this page gave for the Kalymar is http://www.kalnyc.org/Kalmar.htm Coastie04

Link works just fine. Thanks for it. What were the great buckles you mentioned? Coastie04, Freezing my transom off in New England