Hawkyns Posted June 27, 2004 Posted June 27, 2004 So me gun crews and I reported aboard the schooner Quinnipiac bright and early yeasterday morning. Loaded our swivel, Nightingale, and our bastard 3, Cricket, and sailed off to join the British, burning New Haven, CT. This was one of the Rev War 225th anniversary battles and was well attended. Some British Forces made a landing in longboats, while the rest joined up at Lighthouse Point. We provided cover against the rebels. The land forces then fought a 2 mile running battle through the streets of Morris Cove up to Black Rock Fort. We stood offshore and kept the bombardment going. When the rebels finally got to the fort to make their final stand, we anchored off the beach and fired on them until they surrendered. Dock to dock, we were out for about 5 hours. Lovely day, the Sound was a millpond, barely enough breeze to fill the sails. Lots of powder expended, 2 new gunners trained, and a day with ships, sails, and cannon firing. Pipe 'Up Spirits'!!!!!! 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.
Capt Grey Posted June 27, 2004 Posted June 27, 2004 Sounds like ye had a blast, Hawkyns! (Pun intended.) Good on ya, mate. Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature.
darkthing Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 About how much powder do you go through in one of these events?
DocF225 Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 So me gun crews and I reported aboard the schooner Quinnipiac bright and early yeasterday morning. Loaded our swivel, Nightingale, and our bastard 3, Cricket, and sailed off to join the British, burning New Haven, CT. Hawkyns, Ye lucky dawg. Sounds like ye had a good day. I'd hazard New Haven won't be the same. Cheers mate. Doc Wiseman - Ship's Physician, Stur.. er... Surgeon Extrodinaire and general scoundrel. Reluctant Temporary Commander of Finnegan's Wake Piracy- Hostile Takeover without the Messy Paperwork We're not Pirates; we're independent maritime property redistribution specialists. Member in good standing Persian Gulf Yacht Club, Gulf of Sidra Yacht Club and the Greater Beruit Rod & Gun Club.
Stynky Tudor Posted June 28, 2004 Posted June 28, 2004 So Master Hawkyns, While you be firing off your guns, who be shooting pictures? Have any to share?
Hawkyns Posted June 29, 2004 Author Posted June 29, 2004 About how much powder do you go through in one of these events? I was out of F grade on this one, need to go back down to Dixon's to stock up. I used FF and downsized the charges, so total use was a little over 2 pounds. Using F and full size charges it would be about 3 pounds. It really varies on usage. Some events are just a shot or two for saluting, or a couple of shots before the opposing forces get too close for safety. Being a a hundred yards off shore made for a nice safety zone, so we could fire as much as we wanted. We had more charges prepared, but the battle ended quicker than we expected. Don't know about where you are, but I'm paying about $14.00 per pound right now. 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.
Hawkyns Posted June 29, 2004 Author Posted June 29, 2004 So Master Hawkyns,While you be firing off your guns, who be shooting pictures? Have any to share? yes. we did get some. I just have to figure out how to get them from where they in my email inbox to here. I'm computer illiterate, so need to get help one of me mates to show me how. Hopefully tonight. 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.
the Royaliste Posted June 29, 2004 Posted June 29, 2004 About how much powder do you go through in one of these events? I was out of F grade on this one, need to go back down to Dixon's to stock up. I used FF and downsized the charges, so total use was a little over 2 pounds. Using F and full size charges it would be about 3 pounds. It really varies on usage. Some events are just a shot or two for saluting, or a couple of shots before the opposing forces get too close for safety. Being a a hundred yards off shore made for a nice safety zone, so we could fire as much as we wanted. We had more charges prepared, but the battle ended quicker than we expected. Don't know about where you are, but I'm paying about $14.00 per pound right now. Hawkyns Hawkyns.....Maine Powder House, 'Schuetzen' brand german reenactors powder for cannons, louder bang, more smoke...8.95 per pound, includin' the shippin', mate! ( we used 18 lbs. two weeks ago, includin' some Goex)....We always be a lookin' for reasonable powder, bein' 'dirt poor' pirates!!
Scupper Posted June 30, 2004 Posted June 30, 2004 Aye it was a grand day to be killing colonists. I had a great time with Hawkyns and crew as we shelled the shore. Guess I'll have to drink the artillery punch next outing sir. Scupper "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least."
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