Capt. Sterling Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Here's a picture of a later log book, c. 1799...but might be a place to start...http://www.library.dal.ca/archives/trela/l.../privateers.htm Ah - one from 1702... http://www.explore.cornell.edu/scene.cfm?s...0-%20China%2009 Here's one that's a wee bit earlier, c. 1580 http://www.mdc.hr/dubrovnik/eng/pomorski/p...predmet-04.html das Great thanks! Hector "I being shot through the left cheek, the bullet striking away great part of my upper jaw, and several teeth which dropt down the deck where I fell... I was forced to write what I would say to prevent the loss of blood, and because of the pain I suffered by speaking."~ Woodes Rogers Crewe of the Archangel http://jcsterlingcptarchang.wix.com/creweofthearchangel# http://creweofthearchangel.wordpress.com/
kass Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Check it out, friends! http://www.shipbrook.com/jeff/seamansgrammar/ Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time!
Hawkyns Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Thanks, Kass. I have a copy, but only single sided. Now I can make up a facsimile edition. Hawkyns Cannon add dignity to what otherwise would be merely an ugly brawl I do what I do for my own reasons. I do not require anyone to follow me. I do not require society's approval for my actions or beliefs. if I am to be judged, let me be judged in the pure light of history, not the harsh glare of modern trends.
kass Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 You're very welcome! Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time!
Monterey Jack Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Great stuff! How did you find it?!! Monterey Jack "yes I am a pirate 200 years too late, the cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over-40 victim of fate, arrivin too late.........."
JoshuaRed Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 LOL I have a printed/bound copy of this pdf...it's one of the BEST sources I've ever seen, I can't believe there isn't an edition in print.
kass Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 I was looking for information on Elizabethan prices and stuff when I came across this page: http://www.shipbrook.com/jeff/index.html Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time!
William Brand Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Thank you for the wonderful links. I am very grateful. I have a pdf for the Exercising of the Great Guns, but I cannot find the original link for it. If anyone would like a copy, drop me your email into a PM. It's 12 pages and it goes through the step by step of firing great guns. -William
kass Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Do you mean this, William? http://www.shipbrook.com/jeff/seagunner/ Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time!
Mad Matt Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Kass, you are the best. That was some GOOD STUFF! You will be flogged. And God willing, come morning, you will be flogged some more.
kass Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 I thought you guys might like those. I just found it by accident when looking for something else. Thank the guy who put up the website! Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time!
BeaufortsPyrateWench Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 KASS ROCKS!!!!!!! Thank you for the links!!!!! My son has burnt the printer up for the past hour!!!! "If you would have fought like men you would not die like dogs!" Anne Bonney Women who behave rarely make history! - unknown "SAFETY MEETING!!!!" Capt. Mason There is no problem that cannot be solved with the use of black powder!!!!!
William Brand Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Do you mean this, William?http://www.shipbrook.com/jeff/seagunner/ Nope. That has a lot more detail about the exact details that a Master Gunner should know about ordinance, firing distances and the like. The Exercising of the Great Guns is a step by step of the preparation of one pre measured weight of powder and all the steps to load and fire a cannon. It is a primary step by step that a gunner must perform when firing a gun. The quick how to for the common gunner. Edit: DAAAAMN. I cannot find the original page anywhere, but here is what it looks like.
fargon Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 I have a question, my browzer will not support the PDF for this book. Is there any way I can find the approriate PDF I am currently using Adobe 7.0.7 and I can't down load alot of things any more? Thank You terry
Mad Matt Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 I've got the same Adobe Reader version and it works fine. Use a different browser if you have to. William, Not your book, but I found one called Exercise of the Small Arms and Great Guns for the Seamen on Board His Majestyos Ships (1778) May this contain similar info? It's 50 years off GAoP period, but surely there must be SOME applicability. I will keep looking for your title, also. You will be flogged. And God willing, come morning, you will be flogged some more.
Patrick Hand Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 fargon, you can download Adobie reader free off of the internet... sorry, I couldn't find a link for their page, but a simple search should find it....
William Brand Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 I've got the same Adobe Reader version and it works fine. Use a different browser if you have to.William, Not your book, but I found one called Exercise of the Small Arms and Great Guns for the Seamen on Board His Majestyos Ships (1778) May this contain similar info? It's 50 years off GAoP period, but surely there must be SOME applicability. I will keep looking for your title, also. It very well might. I'd love that link or info as well.
Mad Matt Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Exercise of the Small Arms and Great Guns for the Seamen on Board His Majestyos Ships (1778) hth You will be flogged. And God willing, come morning, you will be flogged some more.
Pew Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Outstanding. Thank you Mad Matt. , 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."
Mad Matt Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 'tis my pleasure, sir. I can't wait t' get my hands on a copy! You will be flogged. And God willing, come morning, you will be flogged some more.
hitman Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 Thanks for posting the links Kass THIS BE THE HITMAN WE GOIN QUIET
Blackjack McGregor Posted June 7, 2006 Posted June 7, 2006 Ahoy mates!!! Me be lookin fer sum good websites on pirate lore and history ifin ye be in the given mood...much abliged scurvy scoundrels...much abliged
Silver Steele Posted June 7, 2006 Posted June 7, 2006 Pirates Info GoF's Website Foxe's Pirate Mythtory And of course I have to shamelessly plug my own, althugh it seriously needs updating....... one day. Steele's Pyrates These four should give you a good bit of information as I know the other three, as well as my own, try to research pretty in depth for historical accuracy as possible, from original source documents when possible.
PirateKing Posted June 12, 2006 Posted June 12, 2006 And a shamelsss plug of my own pirate site: http://www.ThePirateKing.com Everything you ever wanted to know about Pirates, Privateers, Explorers, Buccaneers, Sailing, Shipwrecks and Nautical Archaeology. http://www.ThePirateKing.com Over 180 online biographies of Pirates, Privateers, Explorers, & Buccaneers, along with loads of historical information on Sailing, Shipwrecks & Nautical Archaeology
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