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

 

(Site updated 23 February 2015)

March Article A Fateful Voyage 2015 marks the 300th anniversary of one of the greatest maritime disasters, the sinking of the 1715 Treasure Fleet off the coast of hurricane. This article explores this voyage, the salvage operations, the pirates who preyed on the salvage camp and wrecks, and Daniel Carr’s cobs that commemorative this event. Pirate Quote of the Month This Vaine had the impudence to send me word that he designs to burn my guard ship and visit me very soon . . . – Governor Woodes Rogers after receiving a threat from Charles Vane in October 1718

The Bonnie Bookaneer's March Book Reviews Typewriter in the Sky by L. Ron Hubbard Historical Fiction, Time Travel, 17th & 20th centuries The Unfortunate Isles by M. C. Muir Historical Fiction, 19th century The Big Book of Swashbuckling Adventure Historical Fiction, Medieval-19th centuries The Rogue's Prize by Katherine Bone Historical Romance, 19th century British Pirates and Society, 1680-1730 by Margarette Lincoln   Maritime History, History, 17th & 18th centuries The Battle of New Orleans: A Bicentennial Tribute edited by Gary D. Joiner History, 19th century

Upcoming Appearances

If you would like the Pirate Lady  to speak to your group, please contact me. For information on upcomings workshops, click here.

For additonal appearances, visit Thistles & Pirates.

 
 

Pirate and Maritime News

Pirate Nation Magazine This online publication premiered in September 2014 and is written by pirates for pirates and those who love them. Their team of contributors – authors, performers, re-enactors, photographers, craftsmen, and artisans – comes from around the world. The latest issue (January 2015) features articles on black powder weapons, pirate costuming, festivals, living history, and women pirates.

Pirate & Maritine Events & Exhibits

Events Treasure Island 19 December 2014 - 8 April 2015 National Theatre London, England Pirates & Treasure 14 February - 25 May 2015 Science Spectrum Lubbock, Texas Pirate Fest 10-12 April 2015 Las Vegas, Nevada Laffite Seminar 17-18 April 2015 Galveston, Texas Privateers & Pirates Festival 6 June 2015 Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen's Museum Tuckerton, New Jersey Tall Ships 25-28 June 2015 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey

Exhibits B is for Buttersworth, F is for Forgery Solve a Maritime Art Mystery 25 October 2014 - 26 April 2015 The Mariners' Museum Newport News, Virginia The Art of Piracy: Pirates in Modern Culture 24 January - 26 April 2015 Tampa Bay History Center Tampa Bay, Florida

Visitors' Reviews Thank you for such a great website.  ~ Robyn Gioia I can't believe the amount of detail in this newsletter - I am so very grateful, thank you. ~ Gabriela, U.K.

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
Fun places for pirates in need of rest & relaxation
(Updated February 2013)

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 February 2015)

Pirates and Death
(PDF chart listing pirates and how they died)
(revised February 2015)

Piratical Dates
Events in history related to pirates and the world in general
(Updated December 2014)

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
 

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