Pirates Collection (#3)

Pirates find Bacchus, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683574 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)

Blackbeard the Pirate (print)
7339240 Blackbeard the Pirate (print) by Cole, B. (fl.c.1701); 66.2x48.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

Smee, the Bo'sun at work on his sewing machine (colour litho)
3642235 Smee, the Bo'sun at work on his sewing machine (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smee, the Bo'sun at work on his sewing machine)

Quarter Deck, where Hook walked alone (colour litho)
3642233 Quarter Deck, where Hook walked alone (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quarter Deck, where Hook walked alone)

Portrait of Francis Drake (Franciscus Draco Nobilissimus Angliae Eques, Rei Nauticae ac Bellicae Peritissimus)
MMM5478531 Portrait of Francis Drake (Franciscus Draco Nobilissimus Angliae Eques, Rei Nauticae ac Bellicae Peritissimus) (1542-1596)

Mary Read, female pirate, 18th century (engraving)
7337523 Mary Read, female pirate, 18th century (engraving) by Wentworth, F. (18th century); 10x16.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: F)

An English ship in action with Barbary pirates, 1678 (oil painting)
7337749 An English ship in action with Barbary pirates, 1678 (oil painting) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 109.2x198.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Action between the Dutch fleet and barbary pirates, c.1670 (oil painting)
7337743 Action between the Dutch fleet and barbary pirates, c.1670 (oil painting) by Verschuier, Lieve (1630-86); 144.8x214.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pirates dressed in women's clothing attempt to decoy a merchant ship, 19th century (coloured engraving)
7337501 Pirates dressed in women's clothing attempt to decoy a merchant ship, 19th century (coloured engraving) by Biard, Francois Auguste (1798-1882); 45.4x62 cm; National Maritime Museum

Portrait of Captain Bartholomew Roberts, 1754 (engraving)
2602361 Portrait of Captain Bartholomew Roberts, 1754 (engraving); (add.info.: A more generally accepted portrait of the freebooter showing him as the dandy of his profession)

Group of pirates take a meal during a rest on the West African Coast, 18th century (engraving)
2912210 Group of pirates take a meal during a rest on the West African Coast, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Group of pirates take a meal during a rest on the West African Coast)

Attack on the Pirate Squadron of Chuiapoo, off Tysami, China, on the night of the 28th September 1849 by HMS Columbine
7342265 Attack on the Pirate Squadron of Chuiapoo, off Tysami, China, on the night of the 28th September 1849 by HMS Columbine, J C Dalrymple Hay, Esqr, Commr, c.1849 (print, lithograph)

Counter commemorating peace with the Barbary pirates, 1795; reverse, 1795 (silver)
7339295 Counter commemorating peace with the Barbary pirates, 1795; reverse, 1795 (silver) by Zane, Francesco (fl.1795); 3.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Counter commemorating the action against the Barbary pirates; obverse, 1765 (gilded silver)
7339288 Counter commemorating the action against the Barbary pirates; obverse, 1765 (gilded silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The pirates of Penzance, Charles d'Albert, 19th century (print)
7339238 The pirates of Penzance, Charles d'Albert, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 36.5x26.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out, 19th century (engraving)
7339224 One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Kidd on the Deck of the Adventure Galley, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339193 Kidd on the Deck of the Adventure Galley, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

The Buccaneer was a Picturesque Fellow, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339191 The Buccaneer was a Picturesque Fellow, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Howard Pyle A pirate)

So the Treasure was Divided, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339189 So the Treasure was Divided, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 8x23x8.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain William Kidd burying his Bible, 1844 (engraving)
7339158 Captain William Kidd burying his Bible, 1844 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 27x40.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342608 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

The Resolution In a Gale, c.1678 (oil on canvas)
7342591 The Resolution In a Gale, c.1678 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 119.4x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Bust of a Barbary pirate, c.1700 (terracotta)
7342403 Bust of a Barbary pirate, c.1700 (terracotta) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 50.8x46.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pirate schooner, c.1805 (watercolour)
7341758 Pirate schooner, c.1805 (watercolour) by Eagles, Edward Bamfylde (19th century); 13.8x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Lt)

Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher (died 1401); obverse, 1701 (silver)
7339283 Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher (died 1401); obverse, 1701 (silver) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 4.4x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339194 Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle

Faults on both sides (colour litho)
8655823 Faults on both sides (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faults on both sides. Pirate who has lost an arm and a leg)

Counter commemorating the action against the Barbary pirates; reverse, 1765 (gilded silver)
7339289 Counter commemorating the action against the Barbary pirates; reverse, 1765 (gilded silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Frontispiece to The History of Buccaneers, or Freebooters of America, 1700 (print)
7339225 Frontispiece to The History of Buccaneers, or Freebooters of America, 1700 (print) by Unknown Artist, (17th-18th century); 9.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chinese False Colours Flag, c.1926 (cotton)
7340523 Chinese False Colours Flag, c.1926 (cotton) by Chinese School (20th century) ; 119.4x106.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Burgee of Pirate Yacht Club, Bridlington, c.1898 (wool, linen, machine sewn, printed)
7295737 Burgee of Pirate Yacht Club, Bridlington, c.1898 (wool, linen, machine sewn, printed) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 38.1x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The capture of Geriah, February 1756, 1771 (oil painting)
7337650 The capture of Geriah, February 1756, 1771 (oil painting) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 114.3x182.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Dominic Serres)

Lambert & Butler
5307848 Lambert & Butler; (add.info.: Lambert & Butler. Pirates & Highwaymen. cigarette card showing: Pierre Le Grand (French: Peter the Great) was a French buccaneer of the 17th century

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

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 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

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Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a thrilling adventure into the world of pirates. From Forbes Field in Pittsburgh to Jamaica Inn in Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, these swashbucklers have left their mark throughout history. In the heart of Pittsburgh, Forbes Field stands as a reminder of the city's connection to piracy. But don't be fooled by its baseball legacy; beneath its surface lies tales of hidden treasures and daring escapades. Venture across the Atlantic to Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. This infamous inn has witnessed countless pirate rendezvous and secret meetings, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. While pirates may seem rough and tough, they also had their softer side. Who would have thought that even pirates enjoyed knitting? Discover the pirate knitting pattern that adds a touch of whimsy to their rugged lifestyle. The Cincinnati Federal Theatre presents "Pirates of Penzance, " a Gilbert and Sullivan classic that brings laughter and music to audiences far and wide. Join Long John Silver as he navigates through treacherous waters with his trusty parrot by his side. Speaking of legendary figures, John Paul Jones emerges as one of history's most fearsome pirates. His cunning tactics struck fear into the hearts of many sailors who dared cross his path. Back at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, immerse yourself in tales about Blackbeard & Crew - notorious pirates whose exploits still capture our imagination today. Their ruthless ways continue to fascinate us centuries later. Step back further into time with Henry Morgan (1635-1688), an infamous buccaneer known for raiding Spanish ships during the golden age of piracy. His name strikes both fear and admiration among those who study this era closely. Look up at sea or land; you might spot a ship flying the Jolly Roger flag – an iconic symbol associated with piracy since time immemorial. It serves as a warning sign for all those who dare to cross paths with these seafaring outlaws.