Buccaneer Collection (#3)

The destruction of the French warships or Little Boney (Napoleon Bonaparte)
MMM5481988 The destruction of the French warships or Little Boney (Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769-1821) and his friend Talley (Charles Maurice de Talleyrand, 1754-1838) in great joy by Gillray

Male and female pirates of the West Indies, armed with musket and cutlass.early 1800s
FLO4621671 Male and female pirates of the West Indies, armed with musket and cutlass.early 1800s. The buccaneer at left wears a linen shirt dyed with animal blood

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342601 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Illanoan pirates (etching)
7341895 Illanoan pirates (etching) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 18.2x26.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; reverse, 1766 (silver)
7339291 Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; reverse, 1766 (silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lieutenant Turner, & Boats Crew of the Ship Tea, made Prisoners, by the Ladrone Pirates (print)
7339227 Lieutenant Turner, & Boats Crew of the Ship Tea, made Prisoners, by the Ladrone Pirates (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 10.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

History. French Privateer Jean Bart. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France
3434252 History. French Privateer Jean Bart. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History)

Beach and van Ghent's action, 1670: Van Ghent pursuing six Algerine corsairs near Cape Spartel, 17-27 August 1670
7342072 Beach and van Ghent's action, 1670: Van Ghent pursuing six Algerine corsairs near Cape Spartel, 17-27 August 1670, c.1676 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de

Captain H Wolman with HM 80th Foot capturing the Notorious Pirate Schooner Hanna Mercury Isld Oct 26th 1843
7341803 Captain H Wolman with HM 80th Foot capturing the Notorious Pirate Schooner Hanna Mercury Isld Oct 26th 1843, 1843 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist

Pirates find Bacchus, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683577 Pirates find Bacchus, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Sassuolo, Este Ducal Palace)

A smuggling lugger chased by a naval brig, c.1825 (oil on canvas)
7337763 A smuggling lugger chased by a naval brig, c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 50.5x65.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A battle between the Dutch and Barbary pirates near the coast, late 17th century (oil painting)
7337746 A battle between the Dutch and Barbary pirates near the coast, late 17th century (oil painting) by Minderhout, Hendrik van (1632-96); 71.1x134.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Spanish Men-of-War engaging barbary corsairs, 1615 (oil painting)
7337739 Spanish Men-of-War engaging barbary corsairs, 1615 (oil painting) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz (1566-1640); 61x103 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Destruction of the pirate squadron commanded by Chui Apoo, in Byas Bay, China, 1st October 1849
7337552 Destruction of the pirate squadron commanded by Chui Apoo, in Byas Bay, China, 1st October 1849, mid-19th century (coloured lithograph) by Cree

Plan of town and fortress of Gariah, c.1755 (ink, watercolour)
7339353 Plan of town and fortress of Gariah, c.1755 (ink, watercolour) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 55.5x89 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Single sheet)

Counter commemorating peace with the Barbary pirates, 1795; obverse, 1795 (silver)
7339294 Counter commemorating peace with the Barbary pirates, 1795; obverse, 1795 (silver) by Zane, Francesco (fl.1795); 3.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Counter commemorating the victory over the pirates of Tunis, 1790; obverse, 1790 (silver)
7339292 Counter commemorating the victory over the pirates of Tunis, 1790; obverse, 1790 (silver) by Badoreo, M. (18th century); 3.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver)
7339290 Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Costume design for the Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera Pirates of Penzance, 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339200 Costume design for the Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera Pirates of Penzance, 19th century (coloured engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 220.9x284.4 cm; National Maritime Museum

Ras el Kijma, chief port of the Wakabee pirates, c.19th century (graphite & watercolour)
7339144 Ras el Kijma, chief port of the Wakabee pirates, c.19th century (graphite & watercolour) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859); 30x41.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Greek pirates, 1838 (etching)
7341690 Greek pirates, 1838 (etching) by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); 18.5x26.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lieut. Turner & boats crew of the ship Tea, made prisoners by the Ladrone Pirates, c.1800 (coloured aquatint)
7341674 Lieut. Turner & boats crew of the ship Tea, made prisoners by the Ladrone Pirates, c.1800 (coloured aquatint) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 17.8x25.9 cm; National Maritime Museum

Naval combat between the HMS Mary Rose of the Royal Navy and seven pirate algerines off the coast of Tangier (Morocco)
MMM5458016 Naval combat between the HMS Mary Rose of the Royal Navy and seven pirate algerines off the coast of Tangier (Morocco), on December 8, 1669

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669981 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pirates Hoard (colour litho)
8634764 The Pirates Hoard (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pirates Hoard. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1913.); © Look and Learn

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342605 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342603 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342602 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Sir Francis Drake engaging the Cacafuego, a rich Spanish ship, 16th century (engraving, etching)
7342144 Sir Francis Drake engaging the Cacafuego, a rich Spanish ship, 16th century (engraving, etching) by June, John (1744-75); 12.2x17.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Counter commemorating the victory over the pirates of Tunis, 1790; reverse, 1790 (silver)
7339293 Counter commemorating the victory over the pirates of Tunis, 1790; reverse, 1790 (silver) by Badoreo, M. (18th century); 3.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher and Admiral J Bart, 1701 (medal)
7339287 Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher and Admiral J Bart, 1701 (medal) by German School, (18th century); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher, 1701 (metal)
7339286 Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher, 1701 (metal) by Wermuth, C. (fl.18th century); 4.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C)

The retreat of the pirates (print)
7339243 The retreat of the pirates (print) by Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick (1793-1867); 27.1x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C)

Destruction of the La Mouch by HMS Hermes, 14 September 1811, 19th century (coloured aquatint)
7341801 Destruction of the La Mouch by HMS Hermes, 14 September 1811, 19th century (coloured aquatint) by Clark, I (fl.1824) (after); 27.9x42.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate. Capturing the Mellish'
7339236 Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate. Capturing the Mellish'. Jones attacked by the coast-guard, while landing a cargo of contraband goods

The Pirate, 19th century (print)
7339229 The Pirate, 19th century (print) by Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick (1793-1867); 14.5x10 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C. Stanfield; J)

Charlotte de Berry, the female pirate, 19th century (engraving)
7339160 Charlotte de Berry, the female pirate, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 17.7x24.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

History of the Pirates...of all nations. The Buccaneers of South America, 1836 (print)
7295354 History of the Pirates...of all nations. The Buccaneers of South America, 1836 (print) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Attack on HMS Aurora by pirates, 1812, end of the action, 19th century (oil painting)
7337761 Attack on HMS Aurora by pirates, 1812, end of the action, 19th century (oil painting) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 39.2x60.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, early to mid 17th century (oil painting)
7337736 Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, early to mid 17th century (oil painting) by Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652); 53.3x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Attack on the pirate squadron of Chuiapoo, off Tysami, China, 28 September 1849, mid-19th century (lithograph)
7337553 Attack on the pirate squadron of Chuiapoo, off Tysami, China, 28 September 1849, mid-19th century (lithograph) by Cree, Edward Hodges (1814-1901); 51.1x74.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

History. The french corsair Rene Duguay Trouin. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements
3434271 History. The french corsair Rene Duguay Trouin. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900; (add.info.: Coll. Part. History)

President McKinley stopping Yellow Journalism and War, 1898
1576784 President McKinley stopping Yellow Journalism and War, 1898; (add.info.: An Easter sermon President William McKinley stopping the hand of a man wearing buccaneer clothing)

A fight in boats with Barbary pirates, c.1685 (drawing)
7341837 A fight in boats with Barbary pirates, c.1685 (drawing) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 25.3x39.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

An Attack on a Galleon, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339187 An Attack on a Galleon, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 58.4x52.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Attack of Two Lanoon Pirate Proas on the Proa Jolly Bachelor, 19th century (oil on canvas)
3870763 The Attack of Two Lanoon Pirate Proas on the Proa Jolly Bachelor, 19th century (oil on canvas); (add.info.: Belonging to Rajah Brooks of Sarawack)

The capture of the French merchant ships La Marquise d'Antin and Louis Erasme returning from Lima (Peru)
MMM5458290 The capture of the French merchant ships La Marquise d'Antin and Louis Erasme returning from Lima (Peru), by the English privateers Duke and Prince Frederick

Pirates attack an English Warship
3480257 Pirates attack an English Warship; (add.info.: School of William Van der Velde 1663-1707. Pirates attack an English Warship. Oil on Canvas.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Buccaneer: A Tale of High Seas, Adventure, and Legends" In the vast realm of maritime history, the word "buccaneer" conjures up images of daring exploits and treacherous voyages. From the Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 gracefully landing on the deck of a Royal Navy vessel to Edward Teach's infamous alias as Blackbeard, these hints offer a glimpse into the captivating world of buccaneers. One cannot delve into this realm without mentioning Henry Morgan, whose name became synonymous with piracy in the 17th century. His audacious raid on Panama left an indelible mark on history. Alongside him stood William Dampier, a pirate naturalist who explored uncharted territories while documenting his findings. The Lords Castle in Barbados stands as a testament to the buccaneering era in the West Indies. It witnessed countless tales of plundering ships and hidden treasures buried deep within its shores. The sight of pirates capturing vessels sent shivers down sailors' spines as they faced uncertain fates at their hands. But buccaneers were not confined solely to historical accounts; they also found their way into modern times. The RAF Buccaneer S. 2B soaring through skies above RAF Abingdon showcased how legends can evolve over centuries. Its sleek design paid homage to those fearless adventurers who once ruled the seas. Even today, echoes from that bygone era resonate through Lambro the Pirate's escapades and stories passed down generations about his swashbuckling adventures on distant shores. Beyond tales of conquests and battles lies another facet associated with "buccaneer": swimwear for both men and women. This playful nod to beach attire reminds us that even amidst danger and turmoil, there is room for leisurely pursuits under sunny skies. So let us raise our glasses to these intrepid souls who sailed across oceans in search of fortune and glory.