Pirates and Privateers
The History of Maritime Piracy

Cindy Vallar, Editor & Reviewer
P.O. Box 425, Keller, TX  76244-0425

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Within these pages of Pirates & Privateers, you'll find articles on all aspects of maritime piracy from ancient times to modern day. Pirate Articles is an annotated list of all the articles I've written. Pirate Links is an annotated list of the best web sites that specialize in piracy and life at sea from early days through the Age of Sail. The Book Review pages house the reviews on the latest fiction and non-fiction pirate and maritime books for children and adults. Other highlights include specialized bibliographies, piratical places to visit, pirate dates in history, piracy quotes, and information about The Rebel and the Spy, my current novel-in-progress that started me on the path of piracy.

If you'd like to be notified when I post a new article, as well as to read the latest pirate-related news that doesn't appear here, subscribe to the Pirates and Privateers Newsletter. If you'd like to read a sample of my newsletter before you subscribe, click here. Subscribers never miss out on the latest happenings at Pirates and Privateers.

As always, if you have a question about pirates, please write and ask. If you'd like me to write about a particular pirate or subject, let me know. One cautionary note to those searching for genealogical information. Historical records about pirates are rare. Much of what is known comes from government records, including court trials, and the few first-person accounts written during a particular time period. This information rarely contains details pertinent to what you need to identify and/or learn about ancestors. The simple fact is that the vast majority of pirates' names remain unknown. I cannot answer this type of question, so rather than contact me, you should check genealogical depositories and websites, as well as national archives.

A special note to teachers and students: Answering questions and locating information is something I love to do. If you need help with a project or report, please contact me. Should you use any of my articles or reviews, please let me know and remember to include the proper citation. The majority of material contained within this website is copyrighted.

Fair winds and following seas,

Cindy

also known as The Pirate Lady

 

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(Site updated 18 June 2018)

July/August Article Privateersman Jonathan Haraden "Character is Destiny" by Guest Columnist James Masciarelli During the war that gave birth to the United States, American privateers took over 3,000 British vessels and captured much-needed muskets and gunpowder, which they delivered to the Continental Army. The deeds of one particular privateer stand out because of his audacity. One day he came alongside an English ship and demanded her immediate surrender. With a lit fuse in one hand, he waited for five minutes beside a gun. The enemy ship soon struck her colors. Unbeknownst to the English, Haraden had bluffed. Had he fired the gun, it would have been his one and only shot. He had not additional shot or powder with which to reload. Guest columnist James Masciarelli shares more about Captain Haraden and other equally bold members of his family. Pirate Quote of the Month Our public ships, to be sure, have done wonders . . . but in point of real injury and depredation on the enemy, our privateers without question have been most effectual. -- President Thomas Jefferson, 6 February 1813 Had it not been for our privateers, the Stars and Stripes would have been completely swept from the seas. -- Edward Stanton Maclay, 1898

The Bonnie Bookaneer's July/August Book Reviews The Pirate's Duty by Katherine Bone Historical Romance, 19th century Beyond Beauport by James Masciarelli Fiction, 21st century No Limits to Their Sway by Edgardo Pérez Morales  Privateers, Maritime History, Latin American History, 19th century Loch Garman by James L. Nelson Historical Fiction, 9th century

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Pirate and Maritime News

If you're an adult pirate or would-love-to-be adult pirate looking for a fun way to spend your summer vacation, why not checkout Faith Pierce's interview at Under the Crossbones. She runs Finding Your Neverland, a three-day camp in Oregon that's sure to provide you with ways to detox from the digital world and indulge your inner pirate at the same time. Other recent guests include Rich Manic of Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety Show, Robin Flanagan of Crimson Pirates and Chris Leidenfrost of The Greatest Pirate Story Never Told, and Bradley Rodgers, the Director of Maritime Studies at Eastern Carolina University. For those interested in Phil's other recent guests at Under the Crossbones check out the Episode Guide. Fun Facts, Tall Tales, & Awesome Activities Gregory Edmonds' new book, The REAL Story of Pirates, is all about learning and having fun. Initially started as coloring pages for hospitalized children, one drawing soon became seventeen, which then led to this book. Within its pages you'll find history, pirate profiles, navigation, tales of adventure, sea talk, coloring pages, puzzles, and many other activities. Perfect for people of all ages, especially young pirates under the weather and those who are looking for quick tips for learning to talk like a pirate. There are also suggestions for hosting a pirate-themed parties. (Review forthcoming) Pride of Baltimore II Sails On I recently learned that the Maryland Legislature agreed to provide ongoing financial support for the Pride of Baltimore. This is great news, especially since the funding makes a great 30th birthday present for the schooner, those involved in sailing and promoting her, and all who support her and her mission. Although the state will provide $500,000 annually for five years, beginning in 2019, she still needs donations from the public. You can learn more about this ambassador to the world at the link above.

Pirate & Maritime Events, Exhibits, & Courses

Events Pirates & Privateers Friday mornings, June - September 2018 Fort Phoenix Fair Haven, Massachusetts Pirate Crafts for Kids 7 June - 30 August 2018 Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Hatteras, North Carolina Pirates! (Summer Science School) 19 June - 27 July 2018 North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort, North Carolina North Carolina and the Golden Age of Piracy 29 June 2018 Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Hatteras, North Carolina By Hook and By Crook: Anne Bonny and Mary Read 14 July 2018 North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort, North Carolina Moby-Dick Marathon 31 July - 1 August 2018 Mystic Seaport Mystic, Connecticut Beaufort Pirate Invasion 10-11 August 2018 Beaufort, North Carolina Pirate Weaponry 11 August 2018 North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort, North Carolina Pirates of the Cape Fear 8 September 2018 North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort, North Carolina Mary Read & Anne Bonney 21 August 2018 North Carolina Maritime Museum Southport, North Carolina Pirate Holidays 13 October 2018 North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort, North Carolina Women Pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read 19 October 2018 North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort, North Carolina Hell Around the Horn Speaker: Rick Spilman, author NMHS Seminar Series 3 November 2018 Hendrick Hudson Free Library Montrose, New York  Blackbeard's Final Battle at Ocracoke Inlet 10 November 2018 North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort, North Carolina

Exhibits, Courses, & Performances Mad as the Wind and the Sea A Buccaneers' Fantabulous Rollicking Tragic Opera 20-24 June 2018 Gospel Hollow Town Hall Calais, Vermont Queen Anne's Revenge Traveling Exhibit 300th Anniversary of Sinking 2 June - 29 July 2018 Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Hatteras, North Carolina 1 August - 30 September 2018 Edenton Historic Site Edenton, North Carolina 3 October - 29 November 2018 East Carolina University Greenville, North Carolina 3 December 2018 - 31 January 2019 North Carolina National Maritime Museum Southport, North Carolina Vikings 23 March - 26 August 2018 Melbourne Museum Carlton, Victoria, Australia Man-of-War Adventures Aboard a Fighting Ship Opens 25 May 2018 Maritime Museum of San Diego San Diego, California Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers Now through 2 September 2018 Hampton History Museum Hampton, Virginia The Vikings Begin Treasures from Uppsala University, Sweden 19 May - September 2018 Mystic Seaport Mystic, Connecticut   Science, Myth, and Mystery The Vinland Map Saga 19 May - September 2018 Mystic Seaport Mystic, Connecticut Bringing Pirates to Life 1-28 October 2018 Savvy Authors Workshop (forums) Death in the Ice The Mystery of the Franklin Expedition November 2018 - April 2019 Mystic Seaport Mystic, Connecticut

Visitors' Reviews I always enjoy your newsletter. Thank you for putting all that great information together! -- Dr. Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos, author of The Pirate Next Door The wealth of knowledge you put into just one issue is amazing! This is truly a useful resource. -- Louise Bergin

The Articles

Being a Pirate (or How to be one)
History of Piracy
Modern Piracy
Notorious Pirates (or Who was who)
Piracy Around the World
Pirates and Literature
Privateers
Wooden Sailing Ships

The Links

Activities for Young Pirates
Archaeology
Education
Exotic Ports of Call
History
Modern-day Piracy
Notorious Pirates
Pirate Literature
Piratical Books Online
Ships and Sailing
Treasure Troves
 

The Bookaneer

Latest Reviews
Five-Star Reviews
Books for Young Pirates
Books for Apprenticed Pirates and Young Adults
Fiction Books for Adults
Nonfiction Books for Adults
 

Special Resources

Pirate Adventures  and Pirates Adventures 2010 and Pirates Adventures 2017
Fun places for pirates in need of rest & relaxation
(Updated April 2017)

The Age of Sail
Examines merchant ships, maritime commerce, and seaports

Before the Age of Sail
Examines ships prior to the seventeenth century

Barbary Corsairs Resources
Articles, books, and web sites on the Barbary Corsairs

Canadian Piracy Resources
Articles, books, and web sites on piracy and privateering in Canada

Modern Piracy Resources
Articles, books, and web sites on piracy today
(Updated June 2018)

Pirates and Death
(PDF chart listing pirates and how they died)
(Updated April 2018)
 
Piratical Dates
Events in history related to pirates and the world in general
(Updated April 2018)

Pyrate Surgeons Resources
Articles, books, and web sites on pyrate surgeons and medicine at sea in the Age of Sail

Wooden Sailing Ships
Inside look at a wooden ship

Pirates and Privateers Site Map
 

The majority of the artwork on these pages is copyrighted by the artists.
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The Rebel and the Spy

The Rebel and the Spy, my current Novel-in-Progress, centers around Jean Laffite and the Battle of New Orleans.  Below are links to places depicted in the novel and a resource list for those seeking information on Jean Laffite, Pirates, Ships in the Age of Sail, the Battle of New Orleans, Andrew Jackson, and many other subjects.

Jean Laffite's Haunts

New Orleans and Piracy Resource List
(Updated August 2017)
 

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