This is a group for people that love the history surrounding the era of piracy and/or go to Ren Faires and Pirate Cons (or just really like The Pirates of the Carribean movies)!!! All ye' be welcome.
"Abandon all hope ye who enter here."
Members: 6
Code of Conduct Visibility: open Membership: open Group Email: piratescove@groups.care2.com
Latest Host Announcement: on the subject of Rank 3
Feb 14, 2008
Welcome aboard William. You are herby titled Boatswain. Your duties include the following: being responsible for "...all the ropes in general belonging to the ship: with all her cables, anchors, and sails; her flags, colours and pendants...". He was also responsible for making sure every man was correctly on watch and at his station. During battle it was a small group of the best seamen under the command of the boatswain and his mates (if he had any) who saw to the...
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Blog: Pirate Lifestyle as found on "Shwashbukler.com"
by Torri Hansen
(0 comments | 0 discussions) — Pirate foodSailors and pirates in the 18th century often ate horrible food. All the crew's food for the entire voyage had to be packed into the hold and storerooms, and of course there was no refrigeration. Vegetables and meat were pickled or salt... more »
Feb 10
Blog: On St. Elmo's Fire as reported on inamidst.com
by Torri Hansen
(0 comments | 0 discussions) — St. Elmo's Fire is an electrical discharge observed around masts, poles, and spires causing ionisation of the surrounding atmosphere. It often produces crackling noises as well as giving rise to luminous displays often described as fireworks, jets... more »
Feb 9
Blog: Capt. Edward Teach as on "Pirates/Fact&Legend"
by Torri Hansen
(0 comments | 0 discussions) — Edward TeachTitle: Blackbeard the PirateAuthor: Krzysztof Wilczyński (about) Edward "Blackbeard" Teach was undoubtedly was one the most feared and most despised pirates of all time. Edward Teach is thought to have lived in England befor... more »
Blog: Capt. Kidd Legend/as reported on Newsday.com
by Torri Hansen
(0 comments | 0 discussions) — Newsday.comLegend of Capt. KiddHe goes to sea with royal approval to attack England's enemies, and returns accused of piracy.By Steve WickStaff WriterHe was a respected member of his church in Manhattan and passed the collection plate on Sundays. ... more »