Buccaneer Collection (#8)

Sir Henry Morgan, 1678. Creator: Anonymous
Sir Henry Morgan, 1678. Private Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1596. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1596. Private Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1641. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1641. Private Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1628. Creator: Vaughan, Robert (c. 1600-before 1663)
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1628. Private Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1741. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1741. Private Collection

Cameo with Bust of Hayreddin Barbarossa. Private Collection

Francis Drake Knighted by Elizabeth, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Francis Drake Knighted by Elizabeth, 1882. Private Collection

Hayreddin Barbarossa. Artist: Pietro della Vecchia (1603-1678)
Hayreddin Barbarossa. Private Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1581. Artist: Hilliard, Nicholas (c. 1547-1619)
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1581

Sir Henry Morgan, 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Sir Henry Morgan, 18th century. Private Collection

Capture a galleon. Artist: Gudin, Jean Antoine Theodore (1802-1880)
Capture a galleon

Barbarossas fleet wintering in the French harbour of Toulon, 1543, Mid of 16th century. Found in the collection of Topkapı Palace, Istanbul

Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, First Half of 17th century. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, First Half of 17th century. Found in the collection of National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Anne Bonny, female pirate
Anne Bonny, also known as Bonney (c.1700-1782), famous female buccaneer, pictured in a ships cabin pointing her pistol at two unsuspecting sailors in their bunks below deck. Date: c.1725

Brewster SB2A-4 Buccaneer of VS-5, Vero Beach, Florida, in 1942

Pirates celebrating aboard ship
Drunken pirates aboard their ship celebrating a successful raid. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pirates in Charleston, South Carolina, 1700s
Pirates celebrating in colonial Charleston, South Carolina. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Woman pirate named Alwilda
Alwilda, the female pirate. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ship writer Jean de Thevenot overpowered pirates
Ship of the writer Jean de Thevenot overpowered by pirates, Marked upper right: I. Partie Pag. 710 (handwritten), sailing ship, sailing boat, pirate, corsair, buccaneer, Jan Luyken, 1689, paper

Ship conquered pirates Congo Number numbered top right
Ship conquered by pirates in Congo, Number numbered top right: 303, sailing ship, sailing boat, pirate, corsair, buccaneer, Congo, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1682, paper, etching

HOWARD PYLE: PIRATE. The Buccaneer Was a Picturesque Fellow. Painting from Howard Pyles Book of Pirates, 1921

Handley Page Victor K1 XA918 refuels a Blackburn Buccaneer
Handley Page Victor K1, XA918, refuels a Blackburn Buccaneer S2, XN976, and a Hawker Siddeley Sea Vixen FAW2, XN685

Marooned by Lawson Wood
A rather peeved pirate or buccaneer sits alone on a desert island, apparently abandoned by his shipmates. Date: 1911

Sir Francis Drake, English explorer
Sir Francis Drake (c.1540-1596), English explorer and pirate. He was the second man to circumnavigate the globe. After earning his fortune plundering Spanish ships in the Caribbean

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Pirate Jean Lafitte accepts a chest of ransom. Printed color halftone reproduction of a Frank Schoonover illustration

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Surrender of Captain Kidd to authorities in New England for piracy, 1699. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Henry Morgan, buccaneer in the Caribbean, 1660s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction from Exquemelin

Pirate
Buccaneer in the classic days of piracy. Printed halftone reproduction of a watercolor by Walter Appleton Clark

Colonial sailors fighting pirates aboard ship
Fighting off Carolina pirates in colonial days. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Pirate flag
Jolly Roger flag flying in former pirate seaport, Savannah, Georgia. Digital photograph

Spanish Galleon taken by the Pirate Pierre le Grand near the coast of Hispaniola, in 1643. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Captain Morgan, 17th century buccaneer, c1880. Born in Wales, Captain Henry Morgan (1635-1688) was a notorious pirate and buccaneer who, with the tacit support of the English government

Types of Buccaneers, (17th century ), 1920s
Buccaneers hunted down cattle or stole them form the Haciendas, they would dry the leather and make smoked meat which they sold

Enrique Morgan, (1635-1688), 1920s
1668 admiral who attacked a village in Puerto Principe, plundering and looting. He locked women and children in a church during the looting leaving them to perish and starve

Sack of Puerto Principe, Hispaniola, by Captain Morgan, 1667 (c1880). Born in Wales, Henry Morgan (1635-1688) was a notorious pirate and buccaneer who

Captain Morgans defeat of the Spanish fleet, 1660s (c1880). Born in Wales, Henry Morgan (1635-1688) was a notorious pirate and buccaneer who, with the tacit support of the English government

Henry Morgan, 17th century Welsh buccaneer, (1873). Morgan (1635-1688) was a notorious pirate and buccaneer who, with the tacit support of the English government

A buccaneer, 1873. From Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti, by Samuel Hazard, 1873

Henry Morgan, 17th century Welsh pirate, 1741 Artist: Bonneau
Henry Morgan, 17th century Welsh pirate, 1741. Morgan (1635-1688) was a notorious pirate and buccaneer who, with the tacit support of the English government

Group photo, HMT Buccaneer, Scapa Flow, WW2
Group photo on board HMT Buccaneer, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

Source Size = 3708 x 4640
Travellers and Brigands, 1870

Source Size = 3918 x 2499
Pursuit of a Chinese Pirate by the Boats of H.M.s. " racehorse, " in Pinghai Bay

Source Size = 5481 x 3286
" brigands and Captives, " by Layraud, in the French Gallery, International Exhibition, 1871

Source Size = 2516 x 2072
Raft Dance at the Squadron Regatta, Cork, 1852

Source Size = 3772 x 2523
Arrival of Colonel Synge at Salonica after his Release by the Brigands, 1880

Sir Walter Raleigh, print made by S. Freeman (engraving)
XJF701492 Sir Walter Raleigh, print made by S. Freeman (engraving) by Gheeraerts, Marcus, the Younger (c.1561-1635) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Buccaneers Curse, from The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby
KW342801 The Buccaneers Curse, from The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby, published by Richard Bentley & Son, 1887 (litho) by Cruikshank

Captain Avery capturing the Ganj-i-Sawai on 8th September 1695 (engraving)
XJF331794 Captain Avery capturing the Ganj-i-Sawai on 8th September 1695 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.