I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Just because yer not lookin’ for it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. Pyrate Gold has been found (again!) “Off the coast of the Caribbean, divers uncovered what experts now call one of the most significant pirate-era finds in decades — a trove of coins, relics, and historyContinue reading “Pyrate Gold!!”
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Shipwreck!!
Just because yer not lookin’ for it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. If you’ve ever wanted to explore a shipwreck, well, there’s still hope. Ye might just stumble on it… If you want to know more, get yourself a grog and stumble on over to MSN: Grad Students Were Working on a Project—and Accidentally FoundContinue reading “Shipwreck!!”
Pyrates and Templars
Well, mateys, I started plunderin’ a TV documentary series that explores the theory that Pyrates are “descendants” of the Knights Templar. I will save you the trouble of plunderin’ this on yer own… Did 17th century pyrates originate (somehow?) in or from the Knights Templar organization? In a word, “No.” Well now, THAT was someContinue reading “Pyrates and Templars”
Pyrate Coves: Cornwall, England
Are ye planning a Pyrate themed holiday adventure this summer? For the next few plunders, I’m going to share with you some amazing adventure spots! Get your grog and let’s set sail! First up is the amazing, beautiful, and mysterious coastline of Cornwall, England. Ole Bootstrap Ginny has actually visited this area (twice) and evenContinue reading “Pyrate Coves: Cornwall, England”
Pyrate Island
Yes, Ginny, there was a pyrate colony, (actually more than one), down below the equator just off the eastern coast of Madagascar. The island that we’re plunderin’ for today’s adventure is in the Bay of Pyrates on Ile Sainte Marie, (yes, that Ile Sainte Marie where Adam Baldridge established his pyrate colony in 1690.) IleContinue reading “Pyrate Island”
Billy One-Hand
Awhile back I was plunderin’ pyrate ship names and discovered The Fiery Dragon. I got pretty excited and even wrote about it: The Fiery Dragon. If you can’t be bothered to go and read that original write-up about The Fiery Dragon, here’s a quick synopsis: The Fiery Dragon was originally a Dutch warship; it wasContinue reading “Billy One-Hand”
Charleston: Under the Black Flag
Saturday, May 24th, 2025, there was a pyrate invasion of Charleston. Bootstrap Ginny was right in the middle of it with her loyal and very well dressed first mate, Knotty Kevin. Not unlike Blackbeard’s infamous blockade in 1718, (307 years ago if you’re counting), this invasion was serious pyrate business. First, there were (as youContinue reading “Charleston: Under the Black Flag”
Captain Thomas Tew’s Chest of a Hundred Locks
Pyrates and chests are almost synonymous. Almost. There are some fairly well-known pyrate chests, and those are the ones I’ve been plunderin’ lately. Namely, the mysterious chest of Billy Bones of Treasure Island fame; Blackbeard’s medicine chest adventure in Charles Towne; the infamous chest of Captain William Kidd; and the chest of Captain Thomas Tew.Continue reading “Captain Thomas Tew’s Chest of a Hundred Locks”
Blackbeard’s 400 lb Medicine Chest
Pyrates and chests are almost synonymous. Almost. There are some fairly well-known pyrate chests, and those are the ones I’ve been plunderin’ lately. Namely, the mysterious chest of Billy Bones of Treasure Island fame; Blackbeard’s medicine chest adventure in Charles Towne; the infamous chest of Captain William Kidd; and the chest of Captain Thomas Tew.Continue reading “Blackbeard’s 400 lb Medicine Chest”
Dead Man’s Chest
Pyrates and sea chests are almost synonymous. Almost. There are some fairly well-known pyrate chests, and those are the ones I’ve been plunderin’ lately. Namely, the mysterious chest of Billy Bones of Treasure Island fame; Blackbeard’s medicine chest adventure in Charles Towne; the infamous chest of Captain William Kidd; and the chest of Captain ThomasContinue reading “Dead Man’s Chest”
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