Captain Midnight Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Ahoy mates! Being inspired by Odorless Eye's and Blackjohn's talk of home pirate decor, I am wondering if any of you might have any photos, drawings, or any other type depictions of a pirate tavern from the 17th or 18th century, either real or fictional? (Mainly the exterior). The reason is, I am expanding and remodeling my workshop behind my home, and would like to design it to resemble a proper establishment of the afore mentioned type. The drawback, though, is it needs to be primarily wood, as I have little or no masonry skills. I do have one historical building I am using as a visual reference, the famous Pirate's House restaurant in Savannah, which actually used to be a pirate tavern in the 18th century. However, any other references any of you could help with would be most welcome and appreciated! "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Ooooh, I just happen to catch the Travel channel one day with some gal walking about Georgia, and she did a brief tour of the Pirate's House. Looks like a place I'd like to visit. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Ahoy mates! Being inspired by Odorless Eye's and Blackjohn's talk of home pirate decor, I am wondering if any of you might have any photos, drawings, or any other type depictions of a pirate tavern from the 17th or 18th century, either real or fictional? (Mainly the exterior). The reason is, I am expanding and remodeling my workshop behind my home, and would like to design it to resemble a proper establishment of the afore mentioned type. The drawback, though, is it needs to be primarily wood, as I have little or no masonry skills. I do have one historical building I am using as a visual reference, the famous Pirate's House restaurant in Savannah, which actually used to be a pirate tavern in the 18th century. However, any other references any of you could help with would be most welcome and appreciated! These are primarily depictions of the late 1600s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Midnight Posted July 2, 2006 Author Share Posted July 2, 2006 Wow! Thank you, William, for those awesome pics! I never knew so many different tavern scenes existed! Rumba, yes, Savannah's Pirate's House is an awesome place indeed, you can even still see the entrance to the tunnel which led down to the riverfront, where men were supposedly shanghied, and goods were smuggled. The food there is truly outstanding as well, as it has been my pleasure to eat there on several occasions. A trip to Savannah would not be complete without a visit to this place. Here is a photo of it: Anyway, so far, this building has been my design inspiration for my own backyard "Pirate's Tavern". Does anyone else know of or have pics of any pirate buildings similar to this? Thanks again, William for those pics. Captain Midnight pulls a small leathern drawstring bag from the depths of his green coat, and shakes three shining, gold doubloons from it, laying them on the bar. "Good barkeep Ray, kindly pour pretty Rumba and Master Redwake and myself another round..." "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyTarr Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Just wondering, if you wanted to start plans on a real pirate bar what would you name it? I was thinking A Pyrat Pairadice. And no those aren't spelling mistakes. Git up of your asses, set up those glasses I'm drinking this place dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Midnight Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 It will indeed have a name, but so far, I havn't decided on one yet. Give me some time...you can be sure it will have a nice piratey name... "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oderlesseye Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Captain Midnight . I thank ye kindly for your words. Some ideas... I just watch POTC2 and Eye can suggest ye keeps an eye for your ideas in that movie. Most buildings of that era were of Spanish or English design. am wondering if any of you might have any photos, drawings, or any other type depictions of a pirate tavern from the 17th or 18th century, either real or fictional?! I don't know of French buildings in Jamaca but ye might ask for folks who been there to share some vacation pictures as well that have what your looking for. Good luck! http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Midnight Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 Thanks Eye, I will indeed keep me eyes open for ideas in the movie. I havn't seen it yet, but will soon! "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhenrymorgan Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 These would be the buildings that served this purpose in Port Royal. Basically, they mirrored the typical houses or buildings in London. The floors were typically red brick herringbone. The buildings themselves were of wood. Here is a color painting of the architecture as well. Forgive some of the image's look - an earthquake is occurring... The roofs are slate and the brick fronts are simpy facades. The buildings themselves were of timbers and board. In another two years, my new house will have this as its back yard, around a pond. Sir Henry I can't wait to play in the town. "Land only holds promise if men at sea have the courage to fight for it." - Sir Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Midnight Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 Very cool, Sir Henry! Thanks! "Now then, me bullies! Would you rather do the gallows dance, and hang in chains 'til the crows pluck your eyes from your rotten skulls? Or would you feel the roll of a stout ship beneath your feet again?" ---Captain William Kidd--- (1945) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Sterling Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 You could try and google the White Horse Tavern in Newport RI.... they claim the place was a major hang out for pyrates in its day and had numerous tunnels beneath it where pyrates hid their loot.... last Halloween we showed up for lunch, in our kit, which brought the owner out to see us and ask who we were... we told him we were the "tunnel inspectors" "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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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