Pirate Brethren of North West Florida |
Being a historical Study of Piracy along the upper Gulf of Mexico, with particular attention paid to the Alabama and Florida coasts,and an attempt to dispute Some persistent myths associated with ye notorious Sea robbers. |
Pirate raids of 1683 and 1687 on San Marcos de Apalachee |
The 1711 raid on Massacre Island (Dauphin Island, Alabama) |
Guidelines for Pirate Reenactors of the Golden Age |
Sources for reenactors of the "Golden Age" |
Clothing and Equipment Sources |
James Townsend and Company- source for clothing and goods (excellent service!) |
Pirate Mythtory- debunking some common misconceptions. |
Period celestial instruments- the Backstaff page |
Created 4 March 2005 |
Copyright 2005 "Pirates of Massacre Island" Copyright 2008 "Pirate Brethren of North West Florida" |
Whydah Expedition- pirate ship of Sam Bellamy |
Ye Pirate Brethren of North West Florida In need of pirate living historians for your corporate event, birthday party, educational activity, documentary, movie, etc? We are available for reasonable cost, although festivals are attended to at little or no cost (donations to cover gas expenses are welcome). Area- we are careened near Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Destin, Eglin AFB, Navarre, etc, and will travel up to two hours distance (reimbursed for gas, of course). Contact Mike at [email protected] for more information. Pirate Brethren of North West Florida Copyright 2008 |
Bartholomew Roberts |
Activities and Photo Gallery of our members |
Edward Low |
Robert Johnson |
Edward Wynn |
Richard Worley |
Virtual tour of the HMS Rose (seen as HMS Surprise in Master and Commander). |
Other Links |
Queen Anne's Revenge- possible wreck of Edward Teach (Blackbeard). |
Loyalist Arms and Repairs- highly recommended, great service. |
Port Dauphin at University of South Alabama Archaeology web site |
Kalmar Nyckel- early 17th century merchant |
Gentlemen of Fortune- pirate reenactors of the Golden Age. |