Commodore Swab

If its made of good heavy material clothes will last a long time on board a modern ship, they don't get as dirty as one might think and if you are sailing and you tow your clothes behind ship (as I have done crossing the atlantic) they can come out cleaner than the wash if you dont mind the salt.

After seening the gown pictured on the previous page hos does one say "I love it and my wife has a figure for it" after talking with my wife (she is in Thailand now waiting for her visa) having not mentioned the dress when I first mentioned PiP she loved the idea of having a dress like Elizabeth (POTC1) and has told me that her aunt (been sewing her life) would once again take up a needle and help sew. Having seen a dress like this and knowing there may be a possibility of getting her in a dress like thins I have let the thought of an "american" wedding (we are legally married already) occur at PiP, of course then on say the final day we may have to portray pardoned pirates living off our spoils. Everything is up in the air but I am thinking of sending some pictures/patterns to her in Thailand so any help would be apperciated.

Would pirates of even had bread? Ovens, Flour, yeast?

Im back working on an ex friends boat and have just "saved" his engine as he was about to store it for the winter with salt water in the oil unknowingly. I tore down the heads (they had broken a valve spring before) upon finding all the oil milky and rocker arms rusty. I replaced all the valve springs (and found a second one broken) and had the engine running beautifully on the trailer for him as he was leaving for up north. I told him when he got back I would go out with him and adjust the timing. A few months ago he returned, put the boat in the water and ran it and was unhappy as he wanted me to adjust the timing. Getting to the boat I found a bent push rod and that the studs for the rocker arms were pulling out under the valve spring pressure. I found this out by adjusting the valves as much as possible and they remained loose, inserting a washer to take up the play and turning the engine over I saw the studs being pushed out under normal operating (well just cranking) conditions. Long story short I told him and we ordered new heads as the studs were pressed in and there was nothing we could do, he picked up the heads and was advised he would need to keep his rocker arms so Napa attempted to remove the rocker arms which were very tight (remember I torqued them down as much as possible and they were still loose) because I tightened them. Napa informed him that no mechanic would torque them this tight and then he came to me telling me to leave his boat and never do any work for him or any of his friends. In a small community with only 2 auto parts stores this is a big blow

OMG He Killed Eric! You Bastard! Welcome to the pub, lad. Say, if ye be serving a round fer all the lads and lasses I'll be helpin ye out by holding yer purse fer ye. Tis not a bother, the least I could do for such a kind fellow. Fair winds, -Greydog Don't you mean "He killed Eric, You Hero!"

Cool flask, here ye can have it back. I found it for ye unfortunatly it be empty.

How about gloss black satin?

How about pirates who feel the need to play a clavichord, Im just praticing so far. I hear they can be a PITA to build . . . Sorry Shay, yes Im going to build you the clavichord and Im going to try not to complain too much.

I understand

Ill keep everything I have as I feel nothing they have is more valuable than anything I have. I have been using my boots to walk on the reef and the musket and bayonet to spear the fish and lobster I see. I have been eating very well and drinking pleanty of fresh water whenever I want having used my barrel to store it. The bag has come in very handy for fish and carrying things in. I sleep with the finger which keeps me forewarned of any danger. The parot has provided a decent companion even if I speak no french, just portuguese

Intestering bit I found today, seems they make a difference as to shoes (with buckles next to them) and sea boots. Circa 1725 from Spain. http://www.piratebrethren.com/spanishsailornotes.gif As for what it says about the pictures . . . Hello, I recently received a wonderful image of Spanish sailor clothing from the Golden Age of Piracy. I've posted it in the Files section in my folder "Sailor's Dress." The original is located in Spain, but was made available by John Powell via Timothy Burke to the Yahoo site for Spanish and Mexican colonial reenactors. I have seen similar items for Spanish colonial troops, but never with this much detail and information. The Spanish were mighty record keepers during their time of empire, and this is an example of it. I believe it must be a record of the sorts of clothing and goods every sailor in the Royal fleet ought to have. Here is more information from Tim Burke: "VESTUARIO Y EQUIPAGE DE UN MARINERO DE LOS NAVIOS DEL REY (CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT OF A SAILOR OF THE SHIPS OF THE KING) The attached print of the clothing and accessories worn and used by Spanish sailors comes from a series of sepia pencil and wash illustrations of regulation Spanish naval and marine uniforms, equipment, armaments, and accessories in the collection of the Marqués de Victoria, who compiled an album of illustrations and documents related to Spain's naval forces between 1717 and 1756. The album reposes in the archives of Spain's Naval Museum and, since its discovery about fifteen years ago, has been intensely utilized by students, scholars,living history interpreters and illustrators as an invaluable primary source of evidence and information about Spain's naval material culture in the first half of the eighteenth century. This particular series of drawings was executed ca. 1725, and one more of the set will be used in later notes about the weapons and accoutrements of the period. The Spanish text captions have been translated into English for ease in interpretation . . . To my knowledge, no other source of information so specifically defines the clothing and accessories prescribed for sailors of any nation during this period. The illustration also serves as a resource for the portrayal of privateers and coast guards in St. Augustine during the period of the War of Jenkin's Ear (1739-1743)." Now I'd like to make a couple of comments on the translations: The wide breeches (Calzones anchos de listado) are described as "short breeches of lined/striped cloth." In fact, the original caption should read "Wide breeches of striped linen." "Chamarreta blanca o colorado" is translated as ""Short, loose fitting white or red jacket/vest." In Spain, the chamarreta was a sheepskin-lined vest, and it is possible that the sailors' vest was lined with sheepskin with the fleece-side out for warmth. One of the folded scarves is described as a "Panuelo doblado de seda que le sirve la corbata" which translates better as "Folded scarf of silk which serves as a neckerchief." Notice that there is a "corbatin" to its left, which is a neck stock that has brass fasteners, or hasps, at each end. A nearby neckerchief (Panuelo) appears to have tassels at the corners. Since the fabric is not mentioned, it is probably linen. The hooded coat (Capotillo) is what we would call a "capote." The translator here gives "pardo" as brown, but it really means brownish, dun colored, drab, or even grey - so it belongs to those non-descript "sad" colors of the 17th and 18th century - and probably was just undyed mixed wool. Do note the cap with a turned-up brim and ear flaps (bonete). This is actually a version of the Montero cap that those of you who have done English Civil War reenacting will recognize. The montero originated with Spanish hunters and the upturned front peak eventually evolved into the light infantry cap of the Seven Years War and Revolution. And lastly, yes, there is a silk sash with white stripes. In fact, sashes were common right up to the 19th century with sailors from France, Spain, Portugal, the Mediterranean and their overseas possessions. The usual way for these cultures to tie the sash was to wrap it several times around the waist and then tuck the ends through in back, just above each kidney. At times they were tied on one hip. The hanging ends, if any, were never very long. There are many other lovely details, such as the tobacco pipe, pouch and knife; an awl, awl case, thread and needle, and a sea chest. I am in hopes that John Powell and Tim Burke will come through with the picture of the equipment that is mentioned above. If so, I will certainly pass it along. Best wishes, David

I have a fair bit of gear whether it be vises, torches, lathes, mill, the list goes on. I will be sailing down and if it would help others all you need tell me is what you would need or I can easily forget the idea

I was thinking more directly relating to frizzen hardening. From what I've read you really don't need much and I would be able to bring the tools down.

I found this on another thread on another forum relating to sword hangers. I do not know which book it came from but it is dated 1690's dutch What I found intestering was that in the same drawing you can see 4 men wearing 4 different styles of head gear and 3 different styles of coats, all long. No Cartridge boxes and they are all equipped with powder horns. Here is the link where I got it from http://www.piratebrethren.com/forum/viewto...=a&start=90

I supose I dislike the unimformed public. All those people who think that all pirates look the way the movies portray them.

Plans shouldn't be a problem as I have already drawn it up mostly in autocad (3d) so we could pull any piece from the drawings and mark it to be cut out.

Would it be possible at PiP this year (yes, I know its a long way in the future) to be able to get together and do a small bit on hardening of frizzens? I'm thinking there are most likely going to be a number of people there that may be interested in something like this.

In addition to thinking about warm/cold it might be reasonable to consider bugs and misquitoes. I know you may often find me wearing long pants just to try to keep the misquitoes at bay when at the same time if I were aboard ship there is no way you would catch me in long pants.

Now in my mind makes alot of sense, I partucular think of a portuguese ship that was taken by pirates (provided inspiration for Long John Silver) in India and many of the crew joined the pirates. Later they passed on a pardon in Jamiaca in favor of one in a spanish town in what is now Panama. Having left from Portugal turned pirate in India and managed to make it to the Carribean I wish we had some idea of what they might of been wearing.

Of course there is also "If you knew it was locked you must of tried it, if you tried it you know why it was locked"

Thank you very much for clarifying. I was trying to figure out more about the design without drawing any attention to you.

Most of what Ive read involves using Kasenite, I have 2 frizzens I need to harden here as well but have been a bit poor and unable to purchase any. It is relativly cheap and available from both dizie and track of the wolf if I recall. These might help also: http://wiltonmilitia.org/pages/from_click_to_bang.pdf http://www.trackofthewolf.com/pdfs/kasenit.pdf http://www.muzzleblasts.com/archives/vol4n...s/mbo41-3.shtml Want to do one of mine while your at it

I am working with the Viceroy on these and already have the wax work finished. As for making the stocks I have done all of that before. Regards to making cannons, once again I have done this before. The clothes I hope to trade some pistol/chest work to Shay so she can make some clothes for me. As for guns, I am making a large buss, a smaller buss, a pistol buss (if I can get a lock for it), and at least 2 different boxlocks that should be popular with the ladies. Once I get these made I will be making master patterns to reproduce and sell. I have already contacted Loyalist and they may be interested in carrying the boxlocks when I get some built.

Hmm things like . . . Make clothes Make tent Make blunderbuss Make pistol blunderbuss Make sword Make a cartridge box Make sea chests (will be small but impressive) Make clavichord (for Shay) Oh and of course Make some more cannons and mortars This is just a real quick sample

Hmm the last time I cleaned my moms kitchen floor there was a pressure washer involved . . .