Pirates Collection (#6)

Two pirates hanging, 1831 (drawing)
3784085 Two pirates hanging, 1831 (drawing); (add.info.: Drawing from The confession of the Pirate Charles Gibbs'. New York, 1831. In Gosse History of Piracy 1932 Longmans Green p)

Galleass, 1629 (engraving)
3784099 Galleass, 1629 (engraving); (add.info.: Ship used by pirates in 17th century. Both a sailing ship and rowing boat. From Furttenbach, Architectura Navalis, 1629)

A buccaneer, 1744 (engraving)
3780105 A buccaneer, 1744 (engraving); (add.info.: The French residents (known as buccaneers) of Tortuga Island off the northwest coast of Hispaniola sustained themselves by curing the meat

Pirates Boarding a Spanish Vessel in the West Indies, 1731 (engraving)
3780175 Pirates Boarding a Spanish Vessel in the West Indies, 1731 (engraving); (add.info.: From The History and Lives of the most Notorious Pirates, by an old Seaman, n.d)

Mrs Ching wielding a sword, c. 1810 (engraving)
3784084 Mrs Ching wielding a sword, c.1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Widow of pirate Admiral Ching who attacked the coasts of Annam and Cochin China)

The Spanish Armada destroyed by Captain Henry Morgan, 1684 (engraving)
3780161 The Spanish Armada destroyed by Captain Henry Morgan, 1684 (engraving); (add.info.: The Welsh privateer, Sir Henry Morgan)

Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving)
3784188 Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Caption in German reads: Horusce and Hareaden Barbarossa)

"That Man is mine!"(colour litho)
2794454 " That Man is mine!" (colour litho) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " That Man is mine)

Transported to the Pirate Ship (colour litho)
2794451 Transported to the Pirate Ship (colour litho) by Woodward, Alice Bolingbroke (1862-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transported to the Pirate Ship)

Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo)
3093752 Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth. Postcard, early 20th century)

The Cruelty of Lolonois, 1893 (engraving)
3780159 The Cruelty of Lolonois, 1893 (engraving); (add.info.: The Cruelty of Lolonois, engraving. (Jean-David Nau, Francois L Olonnais, L Olonnois, Lolona)

Les Ravageurs De La Mer (engraving)
2789085 Les Ravageurs De La Mer (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Ravageurs De La Mer. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 3 November 1889)

Un Pirate (engraving)
2789267 Un Pirate (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Pirate. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 18 January 1879)

Extorting tribute from the citizens (colour litho)
2817215 Extorting tribute from the citizens (colour litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extorting tribute from the citizens)

A French river steamboat in China attacked by pirates (colour litho)
2779938 A French river steamboat in China attacked by pirates (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French river steamboat in China attacked by pirates)

Walking the plank (colour litho)
PNP270209 Walking the plank (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: victim of pirate cruelty in the 18th century;)

Pirates making victims walk the plank, illustration from The Pirates Own Book
PNP270208 Pirates making victims walk the plank, illustration from The Pirates Own Book: Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers, by Charles Elm, published in Philidelphia

Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho)
PNP268184 Morgan at Porto Bello, 1887 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Morgan (c.1665-88)

Robert Surcouf (1736-1827) successfully boarding the Kent, a boat belonging to the West India Company
CHT175089 Robert Surcouf (1736-1827) successfully boarding the Kent, a boat belonging to the West India Company, illustration from an exercise book, late 19th century (colour litho) by Mejanel

DDE-90027274
Jamaica, Negril, Rockhouse Hotel along Caribbean Sea Date: 14/12/2006

DDE-90027273
Jamaica, Negril, Rockhouse Hotel along Caribbean Sea Date: 14/12/2006

DDE-90027272
Jamaica, Negril, Low Angle view of tourist catamaran boat near Pirates Cave at sunset Date: 14/12/2006

DDE-90027148
Snorkelers in idyllic Pirates Bight cove, Bight, British Virgin Island, United Kingdom Date: 20/07/2006

DDE-90027147
BVI, Norman Island, the Bight. Snorkelers in idyllic cove Date: 20/07/2006

DDE-90025936
Tessellated Pavement, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasman Peninsula, Southern Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

DDE-90025937
Tessellated Pavement, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasman Peninsula, Southern Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

the Pirates
Sita Gramich

Death of the Arab Pirate, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Death of the Arab Pirate, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Sir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Sir Walter Raleigh, 1588, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Captain John Avery, engraving
3784186 Captain John Avery, engraving.; (add.info.: Captain John Avery, engraving. Caption reads Captain John Avery taking the Great Moguls ship)

We were both hidden by the open door, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482312 We were both hidden by the open door, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)
6028620 Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Alvarez I went on three cruises which were very successful)

Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)
6028619 Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: They were sent ashore " to frizzle till they were done.")

Knight of St John (colour litho)
2812878 Knight of St John (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knight of St John)

Deposition of Charles the Fat (engraving)
2788201 Deposition of Charles the Fat (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deposition of Charles the Fat)

The barrel shook as he leaned his shoulder against it, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482314 The barrel shook as he leaned his shoulder against it, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Jim and Long John Silver in Bristol, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482311 Jim and Long John Silver in Bristol, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

I stumbled and rolled headlong, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482317 I stumbled and rolled headlong, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)
6028618 Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I wouldn t be shipmates with such an unsociable swab as you)

It struck poor Tom point foremost, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482315 It struck poor Tom point foremost, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)
6028624 Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The name of the Devil of the Sea grew greater than ever)

Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)
6028628 Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: No merchant ship could count upon making a journey in peace)

"Rafting is jolly fun, I can tell you"(colour litho)
6013989 " Rafting is jolly fun, I can tell you" (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Rafting is jolly fun)

The boat sank by the stern in three feet of water, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482316 The boat sank by the stern in three feet of water, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

A man leaned out in the moonlight, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482313 A man leaned out in the moonlight, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Inside cover design, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482310 Inside cover design, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

Inside cover design, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho)
3482309 Inside cover design, from Treasure Island published by MacDonald 1947 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951); Private Collection

The deck of the Jolly Roger, Peter Pan (colour litho)
3093826 The deck of the Jolly Roger, Peter Pan (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The deck of the Jolly Roger, Peter Pan)

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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.