1. PIRATES
Dead Men Tell No Tales!
Partial courtesy of Kimberley Warrick

2. The Golden Age of Piracy
Mid 18th century to early 19th century
Many were not villainous
There were, however, several who were cutthroat, vile, greedy, horrible people!

3. The Infamous Pirate Hangouts ~ Port Royal and Tortuga
The buccaneers helped England secure Jamaica about 1662.
Governor issues privateering commissions
“wickedest city in the world”

4. Port Royal and Tortuga
Spain claimed ownership of Tortuga since it was near Hispaniola (Haiti).
In 1630, some English buccaneers settled this place

5. Tortuga

6. Famous Pirates Blackbeard Calico Jack Anne Bonny Grace O’Malley
Henry Morgan
Black Bellamy
Bartholomew Roberts

7. Female Pirates Many women entered a life at sea for many reasons
Anne Bonny and Mary Read are the most infamous female pirates. They sailed with Calico Jack Rackham.

8. The Jamestown Connection
Commissioned by England to fight the Spanish
The Lost Colony (Roanoke) was supposed to be a privateering base for England.

9. The Jamestown Connection
Bartholomew Gosnold was also a privateer raiding Spanish ships
Formed the Virginia Company

10. Jefferson & the Barbary Pirates
The Barbary Coast (Northern African nations) was home to several companies of pirates.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the British and French paid tribute to these pirates
In 1784, Congress decided to allocate money to pay tribute to these pirates.
The burning of the USS Philadelphia

11. The Barbary Wars Jefferson argued against paying them
1801, Jefferson became president and stopped payments
Barbary States declared war on the United States
1804, 1st Barbary War ended after U.S. Marines launched an attack on Tripoli and freed hostages
USS Philadelphia run aground just before Tripolitan capture

12. Pirates’ World Overview

13. Clothing The Elizabethan Sumptuary Laws Pirates flouted the laws
Dictated color, material, and fabric of clothing for each social level
Pirates flouted the laws

14. Common Clothing Motley clothing Tri-cornered hat Doublet Breeches
Monmouth caps
Waistcoat
Drawers
Stockings
Shirts with puffed sleeves

15. Common Accessories Gold hoop earrings
Bracelets, chains, pins, pendants
Sash
Bandana
Braids and ribbons
Boots
Buckles
Fancy buttons and scarves
Wigs

16. Code of Conduct
ARTICLE I - Every man shall have an equal vote in affairs of moment. He shall have an equal title to the fresh provisions or strong liquors at any time seized, and shall use them at pleasure unless a scarcity may make it necessary for the common good that a retrenchment may be voted.
ARTICLE II - Every man shall be called fairly in turn by the list on board of prizes, because over and above their proper share, they are allowed a shift of clothes. But if they defraud the company to the value of even one dollar in plate, jewels or money, they shall be marooned. If any man rob another he shall have his nose and ears slit, and be put ashore where he shall be sure to encounter hardships.
ARTICLE III - None shall game for money either with dice or cards.
ARTICLE IV - The lights and candles should be put out at eight at night, and if any of the crew desire to drink after that hour they shall sit upon the open deck without lights.
ARTICLE V - Each man shall keep his piece, cutlass and pistols at all times clean and ready for action.
ARTICLE VI - No boy or woman to be allowed amongst them. If any man shall be found seducing any of the latter sex and carrying her to sea in disguise he shall suffer death.
ARTICLE VII - He that shall desert the ship or his quarters in time of battle shall be punished by death or marooning.
ARTICLE VIII - None shall strike another on board the ship, but every man's quarrel shall be ended on shore by sword or pistol in this manner. At the word of command from the quartermaster, each man being previously placed back to back, shall turn and fire immediately. If any man do not, the quartermaster shall knock the piece out of his hand. If both miss their aim they shall take to their cutlasses, and he that draweth first blood shall be declared the victor.
ARTICLE IX - No man shall talk of breaking up their way of living till each has a share of l,000. Every man who shall become a cripple or lose a limb in the service shall have 800 pieces of eight from the common stock and for lesser hurts proportionately.
ARTICLE X - The captain and the quartermaster shall each receive two shares of a prize, the master gunner and boatswain, one and one half shares, all other officers one and one quarter, and private gentlemen of fortune one share each.
ARTICLE XI - The musicians shall have rest on the Sabbath Day only by right. On all other days by favour only.

17. Songs Custom of singing and chanting very important.
Sea Shanties – led by Chantyman/Chanter
Capstan Shanty
Short Drag Shanty
Halyard Shanty
Windlass Shanty
Pumping Shanty
Forecastle Shanty
Celebration Shanty

18. The Pirate Song
To the mast nail our flag it is dark as the grave, Or the death which it bears while it sweeps o'er the wave; Let our deck clear for action, our guns be prepared; Be the boarding-axe sharpened, the scimetar bared: Set the canisters ready, and then bring to me, For the last of my duties, the powder-room key.
It shall never be lowered, the black flag we bear; If the sea be denied us, we sweep through the air. Unshared have we left our last victory's prey; It is mine to divide it, and yours to obey: There are shawls that might suit a sultana's white neck, And pearls that are fair as the arms they will deck.
There are flasks which, unseal them, the air will disclose Diametta's fair summers, the home of the rose. I claim not a portion: I ask but as mine 'Tis to drink to our victory - one cup of red wine. Some fight, 'tis for riches - some fight, 'tis for fame: The first I despise, and the last is a name.
I fight, 'tis for vengeance! I love to see flow, At the stroke of my sabre, the life of my foe. I strike for the memory of long-vanished years; I only shed blood where another shed tears, I come, as the lightning comes red from above, O'er the race that I loathe, to the battle I love.

19. Pirate Flags Customized for each specific pirate captain and crew.
Used for psychological warfare – intimidation.
Most famous type:
The Jolly Roger

20. Pirate Lingo Orders Ahoy! All hands ahoy! Avast ye! Belay!
Walk the plank!
Weight anchor!
Swing the lead!
Take a caulk!

21. Pirate Lingo Common terms Shiver me timbers! Savvy? the Hempen Jig
Hempen halter
Black Spot
Booty
Bucko / Matey
Smartly
Sea Rover
Maroon
Sweet trade
Hornswaggle

22. Pirate Lingo Drinking and Death Grog Bumboo Hogshead
I’ll crush ye barnacles!
Davy Jones’ Locker
To be in Davy’s Grip
To see ye to Davy Jones

23. Pirate Weaponry General shipboard weapons Belaying pin
Boarding axe/tomohawk
Grappling hook
Caltrop (crowsfoot/jack rock)
Marlin spike & hand fid

24. Pirate Weaponry Edged Weapons The Buckler The Cutlass Dagger The Dirk
The Scimitar

25. Pirate Weaponry Rifles, Pistols, and Small Arms Grenadoes (smokepot)
Wheel lock guns
Flintlock guns
Rifles
Muskets
Pistols

26. Pirate Weaponry Naval Artillery 17th century cannons
Ships carried as many as 100 guns on 3 separate decks.
18th century cannons
Cast iron muzzle loaders.
Guns secured by heavy breech ropes.
Heating of solid iron shots.

27. Pictures