Articles related to "Galleons"
The Spanish Galleons
Clumsy and slow, but seaworthy, this ship above all others fired a pirate’s imagination. Galleons guarded the treasure bound for Spain and the king’s coffers. A single captured prize could make a pirate rich--if he caught her. Yet as stalwart as the galleon appeared, she was actually quite fragile when pitted against Mother Nature, who succeeded in wrecking the galleons, which sank to the ocean floor with their precious cargo.
caravel • carrack • galleon • warship • spain
Clumsy and slow, but seaworthy, this ship above all others fired a pirate’s imagination. Galleons guarded the treasure bound for Spain and the king’s coffers. A single captured prize could make a pirate rich--if he caught her. Yet as stalwart as the galleon appeared, she was actually quite fragile when pitted against Mother Nature, who succeeded in wrecking the galleons, which sank to the ocean floor with their precious cargo.
caravel • carrack • galleon • warship • spain
Ships in the Age of Discovery
From the start of the fifteenth century, Europeans powers began to expand across the globe in their quest for a sea route to the riches of the east.
ships in the age of discovery • the age of discovery • carracks • caravels • galleons
From the start of the fifteenth century, Europeans powers began to expand across the globe in their quest for a sea route to the riches of the east.
ships in the age of discovery • the age of discovery • carracks • caravels • galleons
English Privateers: an Introduction
"Know that we have granted and given license…to [person's name]…to annoy our enemies at sea or by land…so that they shall share with us half of all their gain." With these words, Henry III of England paved the way for the legalization of piracy.
english privateers • privateers • piracy • henry iii • letter of reprisal
"Know that we have granted and given license…to [person's name]…to annoy our enemies at sea or by land…so that they shall share with us half of all their gain." With these words, Henry III of England paved the way for the legalization of piracy.
english privateers • privateers • piracy • henry iii • letter of reprisal
Shipwrecked Treasure Galleons – Part I
After the flota reassembled in Havana, Cuba for the return trip to Spain, they sailed north and east until they reached the latitude of forty degrees before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The journey lasted approximately two months. The later they departed the New World for Spain, however, the greater their risk of encountering a hurricane somewhere along the narrow passage between Bahama Bank and the Florida reefs.
pirates • privateers • treasure fleets • treasure • hurricane
After the flota reassembled in Havana, Cuba for the return trip to Spain, they sailed north and east until they reached the latitude of forty degrees before crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The journey lasted approximately two months. The later they departed the New World for Spain, however, the greater their risk of encountering a hurricane somewhere along the narrow passage between Bahama Bank and the Florida reefs.
pirates • privateers • treasure fleets • treasure • hurricane
Shipwrecked Treasure Galleons – Part II
When one of the oldest and richest of the treasure galleons sank in 1641, more than forty years passed before the wreck was discovered.
treasure • galleons • nuestra señora de la concepción • veracruz • havana
When one of the oldest and richest of the treasure galleons sank in 1641, more than forty years passed before the wreck was discovered.
treasure • galleons • nuestra señora de la concepción • veracruz • havana
The Spanish Flota
With Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the New World, Spain gained control of a vast overseas empire with great riches. The king needed this treasure to fund the frequent wars that depleted the royal coffers. In time the area Spain controlled became known as the Spanish Main. Between 1492 and 1830 the New World produced 4,035,156,000 gold and silver pesos. Carried in the holds of the treasure fleets, these riches drew pirates to them like a magnet draws metal.
galleons • spain • latin america • pirates • caribbean
With Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the New World, Spain gained control of a vast overseas empire with great riches. The king needed this treasure to fund the frequent wars that depleted the royal coffers. In time the area Spain controlled became known as the Spanish Main. Between 1492 and 1830 the New World produced 4,035,156,000 gold and silver pesos. Carried in the holds of the treasure fleets, these riches drew pirates to them like a magnet draws metal.
galleons • spain • latin america • pirates • caribbean
The Spanish Armada and the Invasion of England
The Spanish Armada which sailed against England in 1588 was designed by King Philip II to wreak revenge on its Queen, Elizabeth I and remove her from her throne.
armada • england • elizabeth • queen • philip
The Spanish Armada which sailed against England in 1588 was designed by King Philip II to wreak revenge on its Queen, Elizabeth I and remove her from her throne.
armada • england • elizabeth • queen • philip
Pirate Ships on the Horizon
The vessels of choice among pirates included the schooner, brigantine and galleon. They all shared one common factor: they were almost always stolen.
pirate ships • schooner • brigantine • galleon • pirates of the caribbean
The vessels of choice among pirates included the schooner, brigantine and galleon. They all shared one common factor: they were almost always stolen.
pirate ships • schooner • brigantine • galleon • pirates of the caribbean
Is that a Galleon, Galleass or a Galley?
A short primer on the difference between a sloop and a ketch
ships • dailing ships • types of vessels
A short primer on the difference between a sloop and a ketch
ships • dailing ships • types of vessels
Alexander Selkirk Marooned on Juan Fernandez Island
Alexander Selkirk departed England aboard the <i>Cinque Ports</i>, one of William Dampier's privateers. Bound for the Pacific to prey on Spanish treasure galleons, problems soon surfaced between Selkirk and the ship's incompetent captain. This conflict eventually resulted in the captain marooning Selkirk on an uninhabited island.
alexander selkirk • marooned • william dampier • juan fernandez island • cinque ports
Alexander Selkirk departed England aboard the <i>Cinque Ports</i>, one of William Dampier's privateers. Bound for the Pacific to prey on Spanish treasure galleons, problems soon surfaced between Selkirk and the ship's incompetent captain. This conflict eventually resulted in the captain marooning Selkirk on an uninhabited island.
alexander selkirk • marooned • william dampier • juan fernandez island • cinque ports
Book Review: Letters from the Mary Rose
It’s ‘a Man’s world.’ While modern society may make us debate this, there was no question that it was indeed a man’s world back in Tudor times. “Letters from the Mary Rose,” published this year with Sutton publishing, drives this point home.
letters from the mary rose • henry viii • david loades • c. s. knighton • tudor galleon
It’s ‘a Man’s world.’ While modern society may make us debate this, there was no question that it was indeed a man’s world back in Tudor times. “Letters from the Mary Rose,” published this year with Sutton publishing, drives this point home.
letters from the mary rose • henry viii • david loades • c. s. knighton • tudor galleon
Piracy of Yore vs. Piracy Today
Pirates today are far from being the romantic images portrayed by Hollywood. In this five-part series I'll examine modern piracy in more detail: pirate hot spots, their methods, what constitutes piracy, what's being done to combat piracy, the economic effects of piracy, and anti-piracy techniques.
modern piracy • pirates • blackbeard • edward teach • ming dynasty
Pirates today are far from being the romantic images portrayed by Hollywood. In this five-part series I'll examine modern piracy in more detail: pirate hot spots, their methods, what constitutes piracy, what's being done to combat piracy, the economic effects of piracy, and anti-piracy techniques.
modern piracy • pirates • blackbeard • edward teach • ming dynasty
The Buccaneers
The original buccaneers were hunters who lived on Hispaniola in the Caribbean. Driven from the island, they turned to piracy and formed a brotherhood that went in search of Spanish prey. At first they attacked small ships, but eventually they preyed on larger prizes. Escaped convicts, outlaws, and slaves joined their ranks. These Brethren of the Coast obeyed no laws but their own, and their leaders maintained discipline through brutal acts of violence.
buccaneers • hispaniola • caribbean • tortuga • brethren of the coast
The original buccaneers were hunters who lived on Hispaniola in the Caribbean. Driven from the island, they turned to piracy and formed a brotherhood that went in search of Spanish prey. At first they attacked small ships, but eventually they preyed on larger prizes. Escaped convicts, outlaws, and slaves joined their ranks. These Brethren of the Coast obeyed no laws but their own, and their leaders maintained discipline through brutal acts of violence.
buccaneers • hispaniola • caribbean • tortuga • brethren of the coast
Boat Cruises in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico, the small holiday resort on the west coast of Gran Canaria, has twin harbours offering the best in leisure cruise activities from catamarans to tall ships.
puerto rico • gran canaria • boat cruises • watersports • timanfaya
Puerto Rico, the small holiday resort on the west coast of Gran Canaria, has twin harbours offering the best in leisure cruise activities from catamarans to tall ships.
puerto rico • gran canaria • boat cruises • watersports • timanfaya
Catherine, Beloved Queen IV
We continue the story of Catherine of Aragon.
catherine of aragon • spain • england • tudors • tudor period
We continue the story of Catherine of Aragon.
catherine of aragon • spain • england • tudors • tudor period
British Bad Boy Joe Orton
Did this lewd scribe take his dead mum's dentures, switching them for props in his black comedy Entertaining Mr.Sloane? Joe Orton: the playwright who "got away with it".
prick up your ears • entertaining mr sloane • loot • what the butler saw • kenneth halliwell
Did this lewd scribe take his dead mum's dentures, switching them for props in his black comedy Entertaining Mr.Sloane? Joe Orton: the playwright who "got away with it".
prick up your ears • entertaining mr sloane • loot • what the butler saw • kenneth halliwell
The Caravel
The Caravel was the Transportation technology that enabled Columbus to discover the New World.
caravel • columbus • 1492 • nina • pinta
The Caravel was the Transportation technology that enabled Columbus to discover the New World.
caravel • columbus • 1492 • nina • pinta
The Lure of Piracy - Realty vs. Romanticism, Part 2
Literature and Hollywood have given us an image of pirates that is far different from the realty. How do they differ and why do we prefer to believe in the fictional version rather than the truth?
pirates • modern pirates • robert louis stevenson • treasure island • galleons
Literature and Hollywood have given us an image of pirates that is far different from the realty. How do they differ and why do we prefer to believe in the fictional version rather than the truth?
pirates • modern pirates • robert louis stevenson • treasure island • galleons
Inca Gold
<U>Inca Gold</U> is a story filled to the brim with legends, tales, myths, and adventures that begin in 1532, when a fleet of ships, from somewhere in Meso-America, secretly set sail to an island in the middle of an inland sea. The location could well be one of the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola. Here, trusted priests hide a magnificient treasure more vast than that of any potentate. Afterwards, they silently disappear into the night never to heard from again... This virtual adventure into a dangerous and legendary antiquity can be yours. <U>Inca Gold</U> is among legends very best!
authors • clive cussler • culture • adventure
<U>Inca Gold</U> is a story filled to the brim with legends, tales, myths, and adventures that begin in 1532, when a fleet of ships, from somewhere in Meso-America, secretly set sail to an island in the middle of an inland sea. The location could well be one of the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola. Here, trusted priests hide a magnificient treasure more vast than that of any potentate. Afterwards, they silently disappear into the night never to heard from again... This virtual adventure into a dangerous and legendary antiquity can be yours. <U>Inca Gold</U> is among legends very best!
authors • clive cussler • culture • adventure
A Battle Royale
A clash between two monarchs, the King of Spain and the Queen of England, sets up a collision course with destiny.
queen elizabeth i • phillip ii • sir francis drake • spanish armada • spain
A clash between two monarchs, the King of Spain and the Queen of England, sets up a collision course with destiny.
queen elizabeth i • phillip ii • sir francis drake • spanish armada • spain
Catherine, Beloved Queen V
Yes- after a long respite- she's back! Part five of the serial based on the life of Catherine of Aragon.
catherine of aragon • tudors • henry viii • • edward vi
Yes- after a long respite- she's back! Part five of the serial based on the life of Catherine of Aragon.
catherine of aragon • tudors • henry viii • • edward vi
Juan Regulo Perez (conclusion)
The conclusion of the story of Juan Regulo Perez and Stafeto.
perez • stafeto • esperanto • auld
The conclusion of the story of Juan Regulo Perez and Stafeto.
perez • stafeto • esperanto • auld
Plagiarism and the Death of Qualchan, 1858
In 1858, the Yakama warrior Qualchan was hanged by Colonel George Wright. Two different soldiers give similar accounts, but differ in regards to Qualchan's bravery.
pacific northwest history • yakama • washington territory • army • qualchan
In 1858, the Yakama warrior Qualchan was hanged by Colonel George Wright. Two different soldiers give similar accounts, but differ in regards to Qualchan's bravery.
pacific northwest history • yakama • washington territory • army • qualchan
Sir Francis Drake and The Golden Hinde
Between 1577 and 1580, Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world. See a full scale replica of the Elizabethan Galleon he sailed in.
sir francis drake and the golden hinde • circumnavigating the world • golden hinde museum in london • st. mary overie docks • first person to circumnavigate the world
Between 1577 and 1580, Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world. See a full scale replica of the Elizabethan Galleon he sailed in.
sir francis drake and the golden hinde • circumnavigating the world • golden hinde museum in london • st. mary overie docks • first person to circumnavigate the world
Disposable Volkswagens
How our current state of affairs is holding back the conquest of space, and why there's not really all that much reason to worry.
space • space travel • space exploration • orbit • space commerce
How our current state of affairs is holding back the conquest of space, and why there's not really all that much reason to worry.
space • space travel • space exploration • orbit • space commerce
Pieces of Eight – Not Just Pirate Money
The Spanish silver dollar, or piece of eight, was legal tender in the United States until just before the Civil War.
pieces of eight • spanish milled dollar • peso • colonial money • silver dollar
The Spanish silver dollar, or piece of eight, was legal tender in the United States until just before the Civil War.
pieces of eight • spanish milled dollar • peso • colonial money • silver dollar
Shootout at Kennewick 6
Kid Barker is captured and charged with murder, but escapes jail several months later.
shootout at kennewick • washington • jail breaks • western outlaws • prosser
Kid Barker is captured and charged with murder, but escapes jail several months later.
shootout at kennewick • washington • jail breaks • western outlaws • prosser
Cartagena de Indias
Founded in1533 by Pedro de Heredia, colonial Cartagena bewitches Tourists and Colombians alike
cartagena • cuidad vieja • gabriel garcia marquez • bocagrande • drake
Founded in1533 by Pedro de Heredia, colonial Cartagena bewitches Tourists and Colombians alike
cartagena • cuidad vieja • gabriel garcia marquez • bocagrande • drake
LONDON'S TREASURES AND TREASURE HUNTERS
An article of london treasures and shopping for treasures
london • london museum • victoria & albert • harrods department store
An article of london treasures and shopping for treasures
london • london museum • victoria & albert • harrods department store
Marseille Top Hotels near Harbour & City Centre
Marseille top hotels offer the perfect base to enjoy a lively city break or a relaxing holiday on sunny Mediterranean shores.
marseille top hotels harbour-city • marseille city break • radisson blu vieux port • sofitel marseille • boutique hotel tonic-vieux port
Marseille top hotels offer the perfect base to enjoy a lively city break or a relaxing holiday on sunny Mediterranean shores.
marseille top hotels harbour-city • marseille city break • radisson blu vieux port • sofitel marseille • boutique hotel tonic-vieux port
WALKING KEY WEST Part I of 3
Things to see and do while walking in Key West
key west • florida • key west florida • florida keys
Things to see and do while walking in Key West
key west • florida • key west florida • florida keys
Daniel Boone Goes to Kentucky
In 1773, Daniel Boone left North Carolina to discover what there was in Kentucky. A woman gives birth along the Oregon Trail.
daniel boone • kentucky • giving birth along the trail • oregon trail • missionaries narcissa whitman and eliza spalding
In 1773, Daniel Boone left North Carolina to discover what there was in Kentucky. A woman gives birth along the Oregon Trail.
daniel boone • kentucky • giving birth along the trail • oregon trail • missionaries narcissa whitman and eliza spalding
Tell All Added To NA Cup Records
In this year's North America Cup at Canada's Mohawk Raceway, Tell All paced a personal best time and joined other record holders in two other categories.
tell all north america cup winner • cup elimination winner tell all • list winners north america cup • tell all personal best time • tell all trainer
In this year's North America Cup at Canada's Mohawk Raceway, Tell All paced a personal best time and joined other record holders in two other categories.
tell all north america cup winner • cup elimination winner tell all • list winners north america cup • tell all personal best time • tell all trainer
The First Filipino Americans
Contrary to what may be the popular view that Filipinos are relatively modern immigrants, the truth is Filipinos have been a part of US history from as early as 1760s.
filipinos in new orleans • migration history • filipinos in american society
Contrary to what may be the popular view that Filipinos are relatively modern immigrants, the truth is Filipinos have been a part of US history from as early as 1760s.
filipinos in new orleans • migration history • filipinos in american society
A Guide To Viking Pirate and Pagan/Folk Metal
Viking pirate and pagan ways have influenced many metal bands and could also be classed as battle metal. This is a rough guide to the bands and scenes involved.
pagan metal • viking metal • pirate metal • folk metal • running wild
Viking pirate and pagan ways have influenced many metal bands and could also be classed as battle metal. This is a rough guide to the bands and scenes involved.
pagan metal • viking metal • pirate metal • folk metal • running wild
Awesome Death Metal
In this article, laid down for the headbangers of the future, is a selection of fine death metal albums that will withstand the fall of time.
anata • avulsed • iniquity • rare death metal • quality death metal
In this article, laid down for the headbangers of the future, is a selection of fine death metal albums that will withstand the fall of time.
anata • avulsed • iniquity • rare death metal • quality death metal
Bimini for Deep-Sea Fishing, Diving, Snorkeling
Bimini's series of islands and cays offer some of the Bahama's best deep-sea fishing, diving and snorkeling. The destination has attracted Earnest Hemingway among others.
deep-sea fishing • diving and snorkeling • compleat angler hotel • earnest hemingway • islands in the stream
Bimini's series of islands and cays offer some of the Bahama's best deep-sea fishing, diving and snorkeling. The destination has attracted Earnest Hemingway among others.
deep-sea fishing • diving and snorkeling • compleat angler hotel • earnest hemingway • islands in the stream
Cayman Islands Diving
A perennial favorite for divers of all levels, Cayman Islands have something for everyone.
scuba • scuba • scuba diving • scuba diving • cayman islands
A perennial favorite for divers of all levels, Cayman Islands have something for everyone.
scuba • scuba • scuba diving • scuba diving • cayman islands
Exploring the Pacific Coast of Mexico
The first in a series of destination places around Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The first article is on the historical town of San Blas,Nayarit, Mexico
mexico • puerto vallarta • vacation • beaches • surf
The first in a series of destination places around Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The first article is on the historical town of San Blas,Nayarit, Mexico
mexico • puerto vallarta • vacation • beaches • surf
Exploring Veracruz — Mexico's Major Port City
From dancing the traditional music of danzón in the city's main plaza to sipping a café lechero overlooking the boardwalk, Veracruz offers a laid-back but festive vibe.
things to do veracruz • veracruz port city • danzon veracruz • veracruz malecon boardwalk • gran cafe de la parroquia cafe lechero
From dancing the traditional music of danzón in the city's main plaza to sipping a café lechero overlooking the boardwalk, Veracruz offers a laid-back but festive vibe.
things to do veracruz • veracruz port city • danzon veracruz • veracruz malecon boardwalk • gran cafe de la parroquia cafe lechero
Free Entry To The Museum of London
The Museum of London opened in 1976 and has become one of the world's largest urban history museums with over 2 million artefacts among its collection.
things to do in london • musems in london • london museum • free entry to london museum • romans in london
The Museum of London opened in 1976 and has become one of the world's largest urban history museums with over 2 million artefacts among its collection.
things to do in london • musems in london • london museum • free entry to london museum • romans in london
Fresh, Fun Halloween Parties for Kids and Teens
Host one of these four super Halloween parties in a backyard, park, or group campsite, and shop second-hand stores for anything that can't be made or found at home.
halloween parties • harry potter party • spiderwick party • survivor party • pirate party
Host one of these four super Halloween parties in a backyard, park, or group campsite, and shop second-hand stores for anything that can't be made or found at home.
halloween parties • harry potter party • spiderwick party • survivor party • pirate party
Pirate Hunter
The new book by Graham A. Thomas tells the little related story of Woodes Rogers, an English treasure hunter who eventually became the governor of the Bahamas.
pirate hunter • captain woodes rogers • graham a. thomas • pen & sword • governor of the bahamas
The new book by Graham A. Thomas tells the little related story of Woodes Rogers, an English treasure hunter who eventually became the governor of the Bahamas.
pirate hunter • captain woodes rogers • graham a. thomas • pen & sword • governor of the bahamas
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Once believed as "novelty", "poisonous", and a "dieter's adversary", it has become a staple and the leading vegetable crop worldwide.
potatoes (solanum tuberosum l.) • carotenoids • flavonoids • homocysteine • kukoamines
Once believed as "novelty", "poisonous", and a "dieter's adversary", it has become a staple and the leading vegetable crop worldwide.
potatoes (solanum tuberosum l.) • carotenoids • flavonoids • homocysteine • kukoamines
San Juan de Ulúa in Veracruz
Explore dungeons, ramparts, and prison cells from Veracruz's viceregal era. Sitting on the harbor, San Juan de Ulúa offers great views of Veracruz and its busy port.
san juan de ulua • veracruz • chucho el roto • old spanish fortress • veracruz pirate attacks
Explore dungeons, ramparts, and prison cells from Veracruz's viceregal era. Sitting on the harbor, San Juan de Ulúa offers great views of Veracruz and its busy port.
san juan de ulua • veracruz • chucho el roto • old spanish fortress • veracruz pirate attacks
Things to See in Cebu Philippines
Cebu is ranked 4th best island destination in Asia in Travel + Leisure magazine's World's Best 2009. This is proof to Cebu's beauty and magnificence.
cebu philippines • tourist destinations in cebu philippines • things to see in cebu philippines • philippine archipelago • natural wonders in cebu philippines
Cebu is ranked 4th best island destination in Asia in Travel + Leisure magazine's World's Best 2009. This is proof to Cebu's beauty and magnificence.
cebu philippines • tourist destinations in cebu philippines • things to see in cebu philippines • philippine archipelago • natural wonders in cebu philippines
Things to see in Malacca, Malaysia
Colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British, Malacca is Malaysia's oldest settlement, founded by an unlikely conflict between a dog anda mouse deer.
malacca • malaysia • malacca tourism • portuguese colonialism • what to do in malacca
Colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British, Malacca is Malaysia's oldest settlement, founded by an unlikely conflict between a dog anda mouse deer.
malacca • malaysia • malacca tourism • portuguese colonialism • what to do in malacca
Author and Protector
With her husband in the "bullpen," the tenacious May Hutton moved to free him and secure rights for the miners who were being held
levi hutton bullpen • may arkwright hutton bullpen • may arkwright hutton book • the coeur d’alenes or a tale of the modern inquisi • wallace idaho bullpen
With her husband in the "bullpen," the tenacious May Hutton moved to free him and secure rights for the miners who were being held
levi hutton bullpen • may arkwright hutton bullpen • may arkwright hutton book • the coeur d’alenes or a tale of the modern inquisi • wallace idaho bullpen
Catherine, Beloved Queen. VI
Part six of my serial, Catherine, Beloved Queen.
henry viii • elizabeth of york • catherine of aragon • tudor women • edward vi
Part six of my serial, Catherine, Beloved Queen.
henry viii • elizabeth of york • catherine of aragon • tudor women • edward vi
Clocks and Watches at British Museum
The British Museum is opening a new gallery showing the world's finest collection of clocks and watches. The exhibition spans more than 500 years of the history of time.
history of time • how clocks and watches were made • british museum • hans schlottheim's automated nef • nef automated clock
The British Museum is opening a new gallery showing the world's finest collection of clocks and watches. The exhibition spans more than 500 years of the history of time.
history of time • how clocks and watches were made • british museum • hans schlottheim's automated nef • nef automated clock
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