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.

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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 20 May 2018)

June Article Bad Usage If not for his brutality and flagrant refusal to bend to society's expectations, William Fly might have remained relatively unknown -- a mere blip in the historical record because he was caught. Instead his refusal to repent for his thirty-day crime spree brought him everlasting notoriety in the annals of pirate history. Pirate Quote of the Month To this vile Crue you may the PIRATE add Who puts to Sea the Merchant to invade, And reaps the Profit of another's Trade. He sculks behind some Rock, or swiftly flies From Creek to Creek, rich Vessels to surprise. By this ungodly Course the Robber gains, And lays up so much Wealth, that he disdains And mocks the poor, unprofitable Toil, Of those, who plant the Vine, or till the Soil. -- The Rev. Cotton Mather, "The Vial Poured Out upon the Sea," 1726

The Bonnie Bookaneer's June Book Reviews An Inception of Piracy by Michael Calpino Historical Fiction, 18th century Nathan Fox: Seas of Blood by Lynn Brittney Historical Fiction, 16th century The Trafalgar Chronicle New Series 2  edited by Peter Hore Maritime History, 17th-19th centuries HMS Victory: First Rate 1765 by Jonathan Eastland and Iain Ballantyne Maritime History, 18th century

Upcoming Appearances

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Pirate and Maritime News

One of Phil Johnson's recent guests was Samuel Marquis, a historical novelist whose ninth-great-grandfather was William Kidd. He talks about his most recent novel, Blackbeard: The Birth of America, which will be reviewed in a future issue of Pirates and Privateers. For those interested in Phil's other recent guests at Under the Crossbones check out the Episode Guide. The Pirate Republic Green Feet Games is pleased to announce that their debut role playing game is now available for sale. More than 1,000 gamers and pirate fans funded their Kickstarter campaign last year to make this dream of sailing with pirates of the Golden Age and founding a pirate republic a reality. You'll find reviews of this game here, and you can order The Pirate Republic from the link above.* Early next year, they hope to launch a second campaign to fund an African Expansion. Be sure to sign up for their mailing list to keep apprised of future happenings. If you'd like to learn more about how to play the game, try jPlay plays The Pirate Republic (solo) -- Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. (This is a game that can be played alone or with others.) *Please note: In the interest of fair disclosure, I was one of the history consultants on this game and helped to edit the manual.

Pirate & Maritime Events, Exhibits, & Courses

Events Tall Ships 24-28 May 2018 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pirates & Privateers Friday mornings, June - September 2018 Fort Phoenix Fair Haven, Massachusetts   Sea Music Festival 7-10 June 2018 Mystic Seaport Mystic, Connecticut Pirate Crafts for Kids 7 June - 30 August 2018 Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Hatteras, North Carolina An Evening with Blackbeard 8 June 2018 North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort, North Carolina Pirate Week 11-15 June 2018 & 6-10 August 2018 North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort, North Carolina Viking Days 16-17 June 2018 Mystic Seaport Mystic, Connecticut Quest for Blackbeard 19 June 2018 North Carolina Maritime Museum Southport, 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 Queen Anne's Revenge Traveling Exhibit 300th Anniversary of Sinking 1 March - 31 May 2018 Bath State Historic Site Bath, North Carolina 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 April 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.
To obtain permission for their use please go to ClipArt.com.

The backgrounds used on Pirates and Privateers are from WebGround.
 
 

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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