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Bob Anderson, Formula 1 Privateer
Formula 1 of the sixties was a very different sport compared to now. Bob Anderson became a regular thorn in the side of works teams on the Grand Prix circuit.
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Formula 1 of the sixties was a very different sport compared to now. Bob Anderson became a regular thorn in the side of works teams on the Grand Prix circuit.
privateers • bob anderson • bob anderson formula 1 • bob anderson accident • bob anderson killed • bob anderson f1
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.
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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.
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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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
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.
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!
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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!
privateers • 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?
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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?
privateers • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • corsair • marooner
Two new shows to watch out for....
In this article I look at two of the new upcoming shows.
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In this article I look at two of the new upcoming shows.
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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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • woodes rogers • alexander selkirk • daniel defoe • william dampier • bahamas
Eustace the Monk
In the early 13th century, the most feared man to sail the waters of the English channel was a former monk named Eustace - a talented and storied adventurer.
privateers • eustace the monk • medieval history • medieval privateers • battle of sandwich • king john
In the early 13th century, the most feared man to sail the waters of the English channel was a former monk named Eustace - a talented and storied adventurer.
privateers • eustace the monk • medieval history • medieval privateers • battle of sandwich • king john
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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • jean lafitte • national park • louisiana • war of 1812 • new orleans
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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
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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.
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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
privateers • 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
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
privateers • jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
The English War of Jenkins' Ear
The War of Jenkins Ear was fought in Europe between 1739 and 1748; it was started by a single act of barbarism - the severing of an ear by the Spanish Coast Guard.
privateers • war of jenkins ear • what was the war of jenkins ear • wars between england and spain • war against spain • robert jenkins
The War of Jenkins Ear was fought in Europe between 1739 and 1748; it was started by a single act of barbarism - the severing of an ear by the Spanish Coast Guard.
privateers • war of jenkins ear • what was the war of jenkins ear • wars between england and spain • war against spain • robert jenkins
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • christopher columbus • early life • cristoforo colombo • genoa • domenico colombo
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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • captain henry morgan • real pirates of the caribbean • spanish main • maracaibo • cartagena harbor
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?
privateers • 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?
privateers • pirates • seamen • royal navy • impressment • desertion
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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • pirates • privateers • treasure fleets • treasure • hurricane
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.
privateers • 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.
privateers • us navy pb4y-2 privateer was shot down • soviet lavochkin la-11 fighter • general fyodor shinkarenko • rb-45c tornado • mikoyan-gurevich (mig)
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
privateers • ocean born mary: historical facts mary http://s • scotch-irish immigrants • on july 28 • 1720 aboard a ship. pirates attacked the vessel. s • new hampshire. mary relocated there and lived with
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
privateers • ocean born mary: historical facts mary http://s • scotch-irish immigrants • on july 28 • 1720 aboard a ship. pirates attacked the vessel. s • new hampshire. mary relocated there and lived with
Colonial New England Maritime
Ports along the New England coastline afforded these Atlantic colonies with booming commerce, imaginative tales and folklore.
privateers • colonial maritime history • colonial ships • colonial trade • privateers • privateering
Ports along the New England coastline afforded these Atlantic colonies with booming commerce, imaginative tales and folklore.
privateers • colonial maritime history • colonial ships • colonial trade • privateers • privateering