Articles related to "Privateering"
Medieval Piracy and Privateering
Medieval pirates and privateers like the Vikings and the Mediterranean corsairs were as colorful as Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean, but less well known
pirate • privateer • piracy • barbary coast • victual brothers
Medieval pirates and privateers like the Vikings and the Mediterranean corsairs were as colorful as Jack Sparrow and the Pirates of the Caribbean, but less well known
pirate • privateer • piracy • barbary coast • victual brothers
Outfitting The Early American Privateers
Privateering was a vital part of the United States' early sea power, as well as an investment. Here is a look at its cost for investors.
privateer • privateering • war of 1812 • american revolution • early us sea power
Privateering was a vital part of the United States' early sea power, as well as an investment. Here is a look at its cost for investors.
privateer • privateering • war of 1812 • american revolution • early us sea power
Patriotism and Profit: The American Privateers
Early American naval forces relied heavily on privateers-privately owned warships commissioned by the government-during the American Revolution and War of 1812.
privateer • privateers • privateering • american privateers • american privateering
Early American naval forces relied heavily on privateers-privately owned warships commissioned by the government-during the American Revolution and War of 1812.
privateer • privateers • privateering • american privateers • american privateering
Sir Henry Morgan
The so-called Golden Age of Piracy is symbolized by the victory and also downfall of Sir Henry Morgan.
sir henry morgan • piracy • buccaneering • privateering • golden age of piracy
The so-called Golden Age of Piracy is symbolized by the victory and also downfall of Sir Henry Morgan.
sir henry morgan • piracy • buccaneering • privateering • golden age of piracy
Privateers of Elizabethan England
Pirates weren't the only terrors on the high seas of the Caribbean - privateers had their own plundering to do.
privateer • francis drake • elizabeth i • letter of marque • spanish armada
Pirates weren't the only terrors on the high seas of the Caribbean - privateers had their own plundering to do.
privateer • francis drake • elizabeth i • letter of marque • spanish armada
Canadian Privateers
By definition a privateer is either the ship, the crew, or the captain of a vessel licensed by a particular government during times of war to prey on enemy ships. Canadian privateers played an important role in several wars, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries. Most sailed from Nova Scotia because of its close proximity to the United States and the North Atlantic. Often considered little more than legal pirating, "by mid 1700s [privateering] was carefully regulated, respectable and as law abiding as the navy," according to Daniel Conlin, Curator of Marine History at the <a name="Maritime_Museum_of_the_Atlantic"><a href="http://maritime.museum.gov.ns.ca/">Maritime Museum of the Atlantic</a> in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
canada • privateers • halifax • nova scotia • maritime museum of the atlantic
By definition a privateer is either the ship, the crew, or the captain of a vessel licensed by a particular government during times of war to prey on enemy ships. Canadian privateers played an important role in several wars, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries. Most sailed from Nova Scotia because of its close proximity to the United States and the North Atlantic. Often considered little more than legal pirating, "by mid 1700s [privateering] was carefully regulated, respectable and as law abiding as the navy," according to Daniel Conlin, Curator of Marine History at the <a name="Maritime_Museum_of_the_Atlantic"><a href="http://maritime.museum.gov.ns.ca/">Maritime Museum of the Atlantic</a> in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
canada • privateers • halifax • nova scotia • maritime museum of the atlantic
Colonial New England Maritime
Ports along the New England coastline afforded these Atlantic colonies with booming commerce, imaginative tales and folklore.
colonial new england maritime history • northeast culture businesses ports and legends • port culture • letters of marque • dixie bull first new england pirate
Ports along the New England coastline afforded these Atlantic colonies with booming commerce, imaginative tales and folklore.
colonial new england maritime history • northeast culture businesses ports and legends • port culture • letters of marque • dixie bull first new england pirate
Sir Francis Drake
Drake was all things to all people: a colorful, adventuring, pioneering, slave-trading cutthroat who left his mark on the Spanish sphere of influence in the New World.
sir francis drake • pirate • privateer • privateering • caribbean
Drake was all things to all people: a colorful, adventuring, pioneering, slave-trading cutthroat who left his mark on the Spanish sphere of influence in the New World.
sir francis drake • pirate • privateer • privateering • caribbean
Buccaneers of the 17th Century Caribbean
Pirates, in the Elizabethan Era, had been profitable and glamorous people. However, that changed with the change in rulers.
buccaneers • caribbean piracy • privateers • colonial empires • henry morgan
Pirates, in the Elizabethan Era, had been profitable and glamorous people. However, that changed with the change in rulers.
buccaneers • caribbean piracy • privateers • colonial empires • henry morgan
Captain Henry Morgan
Captain Morgan was a ruthless privateer and ingenious naval strategist who eventually settled down to a knighted life of ease and wealth as deputy governor of Jamaica.
captain morgan • sir henry morgan • real pirate of the caribbean • true pirate of the caribbean • real-life pirate of the caribbean
Captain Morgan was a ruthless privateer and ingenious naval strategist who eventually settled down to a knighted life of ease and wealth as deputy governor of Jamaica.
captain morgan • sir henry morgan • real pirate of the caribbean • true pirate of the caribbean • real-life pirate of the caribbean
Chesapeake Bay Pirates
Add pirates to the list of trials and tribulations faced by early settlers around the Virginia Colony's Chesapeake Bay. But pirates were simply independent entrepreneurs.
pirates in chesapeake bay • difference between pirates and privateers • pirates and bucaneers • famous pirates • sir francis drake was a privateer
Add pirates to the list of trials and tribulations faced by early settlers around the Virginia Colony's Chesapeake Bay. But pirates were simply independent entrepreneurs.
pirates in chesapeake bay • difference between pirates and privateers • pirates and bucaneers • famous pirates • sir francis drake was a privateer
French Privateers: an Introduction
The French considered "la course," their word for privateering, a family business where sons followed in their fathers' footsteps. Known as corsairs, French privateers plagued English shipping for more than a century. This second article in a series examines the French privateers.
france • french privateers • privateers • corsairs • rene duguay-trouin
The French considered "la course," their word for privateering, a family business where sons followed in their fathers' footsteps. Known as corsairs, French privateers plagued English shipping for more than a century. This second article in a series examines the French privateers.
france • french privateers • privateers • corsairs • rene duguay-trouin
Castaway Alexander Selkirk
Castaway Alexander Selkirk was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe," spending four years on the deserted Juan Fernández Island.
alexander selkirk • robinson crusoe • daniel defoe • the real robinson crusoe • castaway
Castaway Alexander Selkirk was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe," spending four years on the deserted Juan Fernández Island.
alexander selkirk • robinson crusoe • daniel defoe • the real robinson crusoe • castaway
French Quarter Café Brûlot – The Big Easy Origin
Café Brûlot can also be made one at a time, perfect for you and a special guest. Or just you! Was the infamous Jean LaFitte involved in Café Brûlot's creation?
how to brew café brûlot • devils coffee recipe • new orleans coffee recipe • french quarter coffee recipe • jean lafitte
Café Brûlot can also be made one at a time, perfect for you and a special guest. Or just you! Was the infamous Jean LaFitte involved in Café Brûlot's creation?
how to brew café brûlot • devils coffee recipe • new orleans coffee recipe • french quarter coffee recipe • jean lafitte
American Privateers: an Introduction
The war that demonstrated the superiority of privateers over naval ships was the American Revolution. This third article in a series examines the American privateers.
american privateers • privateers • philadelphia • baltimore • schooner
The war that demonstrated the superiority of privateers over naval ships was the American Revolution. This third article in a series examines the American privateers.
american privateers • privateers • philadelphia • baltimore • schooner
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
Christopher Columbus' Early Years
Christopher Columbus was born into a wool-weaving family and, like many young men growing up in the port city of Genoa, Italy, went to sea at an early age.
christopher columbus • early life • cristoforo colombo • genoa • domenico colombo
Christopher Columbus was born into a wool-weaving family and, like many young men growing up in the port city of Genoa, Italy, went to sea at an early age.
christopher columbus • early life • cristoforo colombo • genoa • domenico colombo
Sir Francis Drake
Francis Drake was one of the most successful privateers of the 16th-century, and even fought in the battle against the Spanish Armada.
sir francis drake • francis drake • biography of sir francis drake • spanish armada • defeat of the spanish armada
Francis Drake was one of the most successful privateers of the 16th-century, and even fought in the battle against the Spanish Armada.
sir francis drake • francis drake • biography of sir francis drake • spanish armada • defeat of the spanish armada
Alexander Selkirk, Woodes Rogers, and Daniel Defoe
After four and a half years marooned, Alexander Selkirk was rescued when Woodes Rogers dropped anchor off Juan Fernandez Island. Their meeting proved fortuitous, and Selkirk gained a form of immortality when Daniel Defoe based his most memorable character on Selkirk's experience.
woodes rogers • alexander selkirk • daniel defoe • william dampier • bahamas
After four and a half years marooned, Alexander Selkirk was rescued when Woodes Rogers dropped anchor off Juan Fernandez Island. Their meeting proved fortuitous, and Selkirk gained a form of immortality when Daniel Defoe based his most memorable character on Selkirk's experience.
woodes rogers • alexander selkirk • daniel defoe • william dampier • bahamas
Who Was Jean Lafitte?
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
Jean-François de La Roche de Roberval
Pirate, colonist, Protestant rebel, Roberval added a colourful page to the early history of Canada.
roberval • jean francois de la roche • colony • new france • colonies in new france
Pirate, colonist, Protestant rebel, Roberval added a colourful page to the early history of Canada.
roberval • jean francois de la roche • colony • new france • colonies in new france
Notes of a Seafaring Revolutionary War Soldier
At age 93 Zenas Phinney thought it prudent to summarize his adventurous life. It included two shipwrecks and being taken prisoner three times by the English.
revolutionary war • revolutionary war soldier • zenas phinney • notes of revolutionary war soldier • zenas phinney notes
At age 93 Zenas Phinney thought it prudent to summarize his adventurous life. It included two shipwrecks and being taken prisoner three times by the English.
revolutionary war • revolutionary war soldier • zenas phinney • notes of revolutionary war soldier • zenas phinney notes
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
Queen Anne's War
In Europe, after the death of King Charles II of Spain, Louis XIV puts Philip, his grandson, on the throne. This started a war in Europe and in the American colonies.
robert leckie • french and indian war • war of spanish succession • queen anne's war • treaty of utrecht
In Europe, after the death of King Charles II of Spain, Louis XIV puts Philip, his grandson, on the throne. This started a war in Europe and in the American colonies.
robert leckie • french and indian war • war of spanish succession • queen anne's war • treaty of utrecht
Alexander Selkirk, the Real Robinson Crusoe
While Robinson Crusoe was a fictional character, Daniel Defoe based him on a real man. Alexander Selkirk never dreamed he would live on an uninhabited island. Yet when he signed aboard William Dampier's privateering expedition, Selkirk found himself caught up in circumstances that would eventually lead to his marooning.
robinson crusoe • daniel defoe • alexander selkirk • marooned • william dampier
While Robinson Crusoe was a fictional character, Daniel Defoe based him on a real man. Alexander Selkirk never dreamed he would live on an uninhabited island. Yet when he signed aboard William Dampier's privateering expedition, Selkirk found himself caught up in circumstances that would eventually lead to his marooning.
robinson crusoe • daniel defoe • alexander selkirk • marooned • william dampier
Anne Bonny - Pirate Queen
The Golden Age of Piracy was not the exclusive domain of men, here is the story of Anne Bonny, Pirate Queen
pirates • piracy • caribbean • bahamas • nassau
The Golden Age of Piracy was not the exclusive domain of men, here is the story of Anne Bonny, Pirate Queen
pirates • piracy • caribbean • bahamas • nassau
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
Pirate Captain John Rackham
Jack Rackham was a gentleman pirate with flamboyant fashion sense and a way with female pirates who were dressed like men-- notably, Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
jack rackham • calico jack • anne bonny • mary read • jamaica
Jack Rackham was a gentleman pirate with flamboyant fashion sense and a way with female pirates who were dressed like men-- notably, Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
jack rackham • calico jack • anne bonny • mary read • jamaica
The Founding of the Danish West Indies
By the late 18th century, the Danish West Indies included what is now commonly referred to as the Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.
caribbean • virgin islands • danish west indies • denmark • danish
By the late 18th century, the Danish West Indies included what is now commonly referred to as the Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.
caribbean • virgin islands • danish west indies • denmark • danish
The Life of Sir Francis Drake
When the Spanish Empire seized the riches of the Americas, their rivals in Europe resented this, and made bids to claim some of the riches themselves.
sir francis drake • life of francis drake • privateer • pirates of the caribbean • spanish empire
When the Spanish Empire seized the riches of the Americas, their rivals in Europe resented this, and made bids to claim some of the riches themselves.
sir francis drake • life of francis drake • privateer • pirates of the caribbean • spanish empire
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
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 2: Around the World
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
Croatoan & Roanoke
What happened at Roanoke...what was Croatoan and why was this name carved on a tree in the middle of the abandoned settlement.
croatoan • roanoke • manteo • governor john white • sir walter raleigh
What happened at Roanoke...what was Croatoan and why was this name carved on a tree in the middle of the abandoned settlement.
croatoan • roanoke • manteo • governor john white • sir walter raleigh
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