PyratesKeepe Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 A pirate vessel was terminally dank, insufferably damp, and rife with problems ranging from leaks to rotting food to rodents to disease as well as potentially explosive devastation due to a ship's gunpowder storage. Wooden ships didn't make for smooth sailing, given the constant deluge of water seeping in through their hulls. Regardless of fair weather or stormy seas, ships would have to be continually monitored for excess leakage. This was horrifyingly evident in the lowest deck of the ship, the bilge, where stagnant water that couldn't be pumped out became utterly toxic. To make matters worse, the bilge was often filled with rats, which only exacerbated the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pew Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 A pirate vessel was terminally dank, insufferably damp, and rife with problems ranging from leaks to rotting food to rodents to disease as well as potentially explosive devastation due to a ship's gunpowder storage. Wooden ships didn't make for smooth sailing, given the constant deluge of water seeping in through their hulls. Regardless of fair weather or stormy seas, ships would have to be continually monitored for excess leakage. This was horrifyingly evident in the lowest deck of the ship, the bilge, where stagnant water that couldn't be pumped out became utterly toxic. To make matters worse, the bilge was often filled with rats, which only exacerbated the problem. No shit. Thanks for the update. , Skull and Quill Society , The Watch Dog "We are 21st Century people who play a game of dress-up and who spend a lot of time pissing and moaning about the rules of the game and whether other people are playing fair." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Hey PyratesKeepe, Try Capt'n Twill. Its where we talk about more historical things. Like what you've posted. Give it a glance. Welcome by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Le Grand Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 No shit. Thanks for the update. Learn something everyday Ah, améliorez loin pour vivre et mourir sous le pavillon noir courageux que je bats, que jouent un rôle sanctimonious, avec une tête de pirate et un coeur de pirate. Pour moi suis un roi de pirate ! Et il est, il est une chose glorieuse à être un roi de pirate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascabel Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 No shit. Thanks for the update. Well said, Shipmate !! Such eloquence amazes me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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