Articles related to "Privateers"
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
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
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
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
Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers
The first part of the eighteenth century was the Golden Age of Pirates! The very word caused men's (and women's) hearts to fail!
pirates • buccaneers • adventures
The first part of the eighteenth century was the Golden Age of Pirates! The very word caused men's (and women's) hearts to fail!
pirates • buccaneers • adventures
When is a Pirate not a Pirate?
How many different synonyms can you think of for pirate? Buccaneer, corsair, marooner, swashbuckler. These are just a few, but do they really mean the same thing as pirate?
pirate • privateer • buccaneer • corsair • marooner
How many different synonyms can you think of for pirate? Buccaneer, corsair, marooner, swashbuckler. These are just a few, but do they really mean the same thing as pirate?
pirate • privateer • buccaneer • corsair • marooner
The Dutch Revolt's Success
The Dutch Revolt, begun in 1568, was a Protestant Dutch uprising to throw off the rule of the Kingdom of Spain and its Catholic Inquisition.
dutch revolt • spanish defeat • early modern warfare • spanish empire • duke of alba
The Dutch Revolt, begun in 1568, was a Protestant Dutch uprising to throw off the rule of the Kingdom of Spain and its Catholic Inquisition.
dutch revolt • spanish defeat • early modern warfare • spanish empire • duke of alba
Two new shows to watch out for....
In this article I look at two of the new upcoming shows.
first • frontier • privateers
In this article I look at two of the new upcoming shows.
first • frontier • privateers
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
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
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
Jean Laffite, Enigma and Legend
Six feet tall. Coal black hair. Piercing dark eyes. Clean-shaven with sideburns. Handsome. Benevolent and cool-headed. Frightful temper. Debonair. Chivalrous. Swashbuckler. Rogue. Enigma. This was Jean Laffite, a privateer who operated a vast smuggling network in and around New Orleans during the first two decades of the Nineteenth Century. Some called him pirate. Others called him friend. After the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, all called him hero.
jean laffite • jean lafitte • new orleans • william c. c. claiborne • battle of new orleans
Six feet tall. Coal black hair. Piercing dark eyes. Clean-shaven with sideburns. Handsome. Benevolent and cool-headed. Frightful temper. Debonair. Chivalrous. Swashbuckler. Rogue. Enigma. This was Jean Laffite, a privateer who operated a vast smuggling network in and around New Orleans during the first two decades of the Nineteenth Century. Some called him pirate. Others called him friend. After the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, all called him hero.
jean laffite • jean lafitte • new orleans • william c. c. claiborne • battle of new orleans
Jean Lafitte and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
A brief bio of Jean Lafitte, the 19th century pirate who both terrorized and saved Louisiana; plus information on the park system named in his honor.
jean lafitte • national park • louisiana • war of 1812 • new orleans
A brief bio of Jean Lafitte, the 19th century pirate who both terrorized and saved Louisiana; plus information on the park system named in his honor.
jean lafitte • national park • louisiana • war of 1812 • new orleans
16 Famous Pirates
Life as a pirate has been romanticized by novels and movies. Even though it was dangerous and violent, pirates themselves defended its allure and adventure.
pirates • buccaneers • privateers • sir henry morgan • sir john hawkins
Life as a pirate has been romanticized by novels and movies. Even though it was dangerous and violent, pirates themselves defended its allure and adventure.
pirates • buccaneers • privateers • sir henry morgan • sir john hawkins
Captain Kidd
Captain Kidd was either a bloodthirsty pirate of his own volition, or else a victim of mutinous circumstances beyond his control. The result was the same: a hanging.
captain william kidd • pirate • privateer • high seas • william iii of england
Captain Kidd was either a bloodthirsty pirate of his own volition, or else a victim of mutinous circumstances beyond his control. The result was the same: a hanging.
captain william kidd • pirate • privateer • high seas • william iii of england
Galleys to Junks
No matter the time period, pirates required three things from their ships: (1) speed and maneuverability, (2) space for prize crews, armament, and plunder, and (3) shallow drafts. This article explores the various ships pirates used throughout history.
pirates • privateers • ships • ketches • galley
No matter the time period, pirates required three things from their ships: (1) speed and maneuverability, (2) space for prize crews, armament, and plunder, and (3) shallow drafts. This article explores the various ships pirates used throughout history.
pirates • privateers • ships • ketches • galley
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
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
The Golden Age of Piracy
For forty years from around 1690 until 1730, the most famous pirates sailed the High Seas. Writers such as Robert Louis Stevenson and J. M. Barrie, painters like Howard Pyle, and Hollywood in films like Captain Blood made these pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy immortal. They, themselves, were legends in their own time.
golden age of piracy • piracy • pirates • buccaneers • blackbeard
For forty years from around 1690 until 1730, the most famous pirates sailed the High Seas. Writers such as Robert Louis Stevenson and J. M. Barrie, painters like Howard Pyle, and Hollywood in films like Captain Blood made these pirates of the Golden Age of Piracy immortal. They, themselves, were legends in their own time.
golden age of piracy • piracy • pirates • buccaneers • blackbeard
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
Oh To Be A Pirate - Part 2
If life at sea was so dangerous, why did men become pirates? Was it the lure of treasure or were there other reasons for making a choice that might lead to death by hanging if caught?
pirates • seamen • royal navy • impressment • desertion
If life at sea was so dangerous, why did men become pirates? Was it the lure of treasure or were there other reasons for making a choice that might lead to death by hanging if caught?
pirates • seamen • royal navy • impressment • desertion
BWM WINS RACE TWO OF ALMS SEASON
BMW won the Grand Prix at Charlotte followed by Panoz and Porsche. The cars will race again at Silverstone, Uk before the supreme test at 24 Heures du Mans in June.
auto racings • alms • grand prix of charlotte • lowes speedway
BMW won the Grand Prix at Charlotte followed by Panoz and Porsche. The cars will race again at Silverstone, Uk before the supreme test at 24 Heures du Mans in June.
auto racings • alms • grand prix of charlotte • lowes speedway
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
Captain Henry Morgan's Later Years
Morgan's pirating career winds down. A title and post as lieutenant governor is conferred upon him. Now wealthy, he is one of the few pirates who ends up retiring.
captain morgan • sir henry morgan • real pirate of the caribbean • true pirate of the caribbean • real-life pirate of the caribbean
Morgan's pirating career winds down. A title and post as lieutenant governor is conferred upon him. Now wealthy, he is one of the few pirates who ends up retiring.
captain morgan • sir henry morgan • real pirate of the caribbean • true pirate of the caribbean • real-life pirate of the caribbean
Morgan Plunders the Spanish Main
Morgan made his name plundering the Spanish Caribbean colonies on behalf of the English crown, while pocketing more than one or two pieces of eight for his trouble.
captain henry morgan • real pirates of the caribbean • spanish main • maracaibo • cartagena harbor
Morgan made his name plundering the Spanish Caribbean colonies on behalf of the English crown, while pocketing more than one or two pieces of eight for his trouble.
captain henry morgan • real pirates of the caribbean • spanish main • maracaibo • cartagena harbor
Seventeenth-century Chesapeake Settlers
Venturers to Virginia and Maryland came from western and southern England, unlike the Puritans from East Anglia towns. Their land-oriented ideals shaped the colonies.
who settled in the chesapeake bay area • first families of virginia • indentured servants • virginia colonists • maryland settlers
Venturers to Virginia and Maryland came from western and southern England, unlike the Puritans from East Anglia towns. Their land-oriented ideals shaped the colonies.
who settled in the chesapeake bay area • first families of virginia • indentured servants • virginia colonists • maryland settlers
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
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
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
US Air Combat Losses to the USSR
Between 1950 and 1970 there were a score of US military aircraft shot down by the military of the Soviet Union in undeclared war.
us navy pb4y-2 privateer was shot down • soviet lavochkin la-11 fighter • general fyodor shinkarenko • rb-45c tornado • mikoyan-gurevich (mig)
Between 1950 and 1970 there were a score of US military aircraft shot down by the military of the Soviet Union in undeclared war.
us navy pb4y-2 privateer was shot down • soviet lavochkin la-11 fighter • general fyodor shinkarenko • rb-45c tornado • mikoyan-gurevich (mig)
Gentlemen Take Your Partners for the Queensland 500
The big one at Bathurst is getting closer and teams are gearing up for the 500K warm up race at Queensland's Willowbank raceway.
v8 • supercar • supercars • auto racing • ford
The big one at Bathurst is getting closer and teams are gearing up for the 500K warm up race at Queensland's Willowbank raceway.
v8 • supercar • supercars • auto racing • ford
Demon Under Glass – A Review
A look at another of Jason Carter’s (Ranger Marcus Cole of “Babylon 5”) projects, the film “Demon Under Glass.”
demon • under • glass • jason • carter
A look at another of Jason Carter’s (Ranger Marcus Cole of “Babylon 5”) projects, the film “Demon Under Glass.”
demon • under • glass • jason • carter
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
Did Pirates Really Go Arrrgh?
A pirate is one of the original terrorists of the world. In fact, terror was just as much a weapon in a pirate's armory as his sword. So just when did the pirate pass from a seafaring, Osama Bin Laden-type of scumbag to the romantic, handsome, swashbuckling hero? More importantly, did they really go "arrrgh?" Let us examine the mystique of the pirate.
pirates • arrrgh • sharon west • history bizarre mysterious • terror
A pirate is one of the original terrorists of the world. In fact, terror was just as much a weapon in a pirate's armory as his sword. So just when did the pirate pass from a seafaring, Osama Bin Laden-type of scumbag to the romantic, handsome, swashbuckling hero? More importantly, did they really go "arrrgh?" Let us examine the mystique of the pirate.
pirates • arrrgh • sharon west • history bizarre mysterious • terror
POBST RACES WITH JOB AT 49th RUNNING OF 12 HOURS OF SEBRING
For the third season in a row, Randy Pobst of Melbourne, Florida will drive # 22 for Alex Job racing. He will be joined by Christian Menzel. Lucas Luhr and Sacha Maassen will drive the Porsche 911 GT3 RS #23.
motorsports • alms • endurance racing
For the third season in a row, Randy Pobst of Melbourne, Florida will drive # 22 for Alex Job racing. He will be joined by Christian Menzel. Lucas Luhr and Sacha Maassen will drive the Porsche 911 GT3 RS #23.
motorsports • alms • endurance racing
Randy Pobst Teams with Alex Job Racing
Profile of Randy Pobst, driver in both ALMS and GAARA sportscar series. Pobst has teamed with Porsche privateer Alex Job Racing.
sportscar • motorsports • american lemans series • grand american road racing association • road racing
Profile of Randy Pobst, driver in both ALMS and GAARA sportscar series. Pobst has teamed with Porsche privateer Alex Job Racing.
sportscar • motorsports • american lemans series • grand american road racing association • road racing
Henry Morgan
Henry Morgan was perhaps the most successful buccaneer. Here we explore some of his adventures and the man behind the myth.
henry morgan • buccaneer • pirates • successful pirates • west indies
Henry Morgan was perhaps the most successful buccaneer. Here we explore some of his adventures and the man behind the myth.
henry morgan • buccaneer • pirates • successful pirates • west indies
1812 at Sea
In 1812, the small American navy, led by the ships USS Constitution and USS United States would shock the Royal Navy.
uss constitution • old ironsides • hms guerriere • uss united states • hms macedonian
In 1812, the small American navy, led by the ships USS Constitution and USS United States would shock the Royal Navy.
uss constitution • old ironsides • hms guerriere • uss united states • hms macedonian
Caribbean Pirates: Heroes or Villains?
An examination of the various forces acting on the people who would eventually become pirates, looking especially at market forces and European trade policies.
caribbean pirates • economic impact piracy • social impact piracy • pirates and history • piracy and popular perception
An examination of the various forces acting on the people who would eventually become pirates, looking especially at market forces and European trade policies.
caribbean pirates • economic impact piracy • social impact piracy • pirates and history • piracy and popular perception
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
Biography of a Pirate - Blackbeard the Patriot
Blackbeard's legend is well known, and stories of his ruthlessness were well circulated during his lifetime and even to the present. But is what we have been told true?
blackbeard • edward teach • colonial piracy • pirate biography • queen anne's revenge
Blackbeard's legend is well known, and stories of his ruthlessness were well circulated during his lifetime and even to the present. But is what we have been told true?
blackbeard • edward teach • colonial piracy • pirate biography • queen anne's revenge
Cuba's 17th Century Fortress Against Pirates
Cuba built this sturdy fort to protect the port of Santiago de Cuba from the tyranny of the Jolly Roger which waved its flag over the Caribbean from the early 1500s.
san pedro de la roca • pirates of the caribbean • santiago de cuba • cuba's pirate history • jaques de sores pirate
Cuba built this sturdy fort to protect the port of Santiago de Cuba from the tyranny of the Jolly Roger which waved its flag over the Caribbean from the early 1500s.
san pedro de la roca • pirates of the caribbean • santiago de cuba • cuba's pirate history • jaques de sores pirate
AUDI AND PORSCHE CELEBRATE ONE, TWO VICTORIES
Audi adds another notch to its racing belt, Alex Job wins GT class in a one-two victory.
alms • motorsports • endurance racing. sportscar
Audi adds another notch to its racing belt, Alex Job wins GT class in a one-two victory.
alms • motorsports • endurance racing. sportscar
Leaders or Losers?
A brief set of biographies about three of the leading firgures of the computer industry.
garriott • origin • ultima • digital anvil • lancer
A brief set of biographies about three of the leading firgures of the computer industry.
garriott • origin • ultima • digital anvil • lancer
Ocean Born Mary, Ghost or Legend
Ocean Born Mary was a real person. Gus Roy created a ghostly hoax involving romance, pirates and buried treasure. There are still those who believe this alleged haunting
ocean born mary • ocean born mary ghost • ocean born mary facts • ocean born mary legend • ocean born mary hoax
Ocean Born Mary was a real person. Gus Roy created a ghostly hoax involving romance, pirates and buried treasure. There are still those who believe this alleged haunting
ocean born mary • ocean born mary ghost • ocean born mary facts • ocean born mary legend • ocean born mary hoax
The Jolly Roger and No Quarter Given
When asked about the flag most commonly associated with pirates, most people will describe a white skull and crossbones on a black field. The Jolly Roger wasn't the only flag pirates used, but the sight of it made seamen tremble. The most feared of the pirate flags, though, was the red flag, the jolie rouge, for it meant death to all. (Please note this article is graphic intensive, making it slow to load.)
jolly roger • pirate flags • jolie rouge • flag • skull and crossbones
When asked about the flag most commonly associated with pirates, most people will describe a white skull and crossbones on a black field. The Jolly Roger wasn't the only flag pirates used, but the sight of it made seamen tremble. The most feared of the pirate flags, though, was the red flag, the jolie rouge, for it meant death to all. (Please note this article is graphic intensive, making it slow to load.)
jolly roger • pirate flags • jolie rouge • flag • skull and crossbones
A Winter Journey to Nova Scotia
The author pays an off-season visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is not just a summertime destination.
via rail • halifax • nova scotia • westin nova scotian • maritime museum of the atlantic
The author pays an off-season visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, which is not just a summertime destination.
via rail • halifax • nova scotia • westin nova scotian • maritime museum of the atlantic
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
Setting the Scene – The first Englishman
One of the most colourful maritime characters associated with Australian History, William Dampier was the first recorded Englishman to set foot on the Continent.
dampier • selkirk • crusoe • englishman • australia
One of the most colourful maritime characters associated with Australian History, William Dampier was the first recorded Englishman to set foot on the Continent.
dampier • selkirk • crusoe • englishman • australia
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