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FRANCIS DRAKE

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TREASURE ISLAND AND PETER PAN: how piracy has made its way into literature

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TREASURE ISLAND AND PETER PAN: how piracy has made its way into literature

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Two examples of literature which have been directly influenced by the ages of piracy are Treasure Island and Peter Pan.
Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold." Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders.

Pan Peter Pan is a fictional character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie. A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys. Peter Pan has become a cultural icon symbolizing youthful innocence and escapism

The front cover of the 1915 edition of Peter Pan which was illustrated by F. D. Bedford.

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ANNE BONNY: a rare example of a female Irish American pirate

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ANNE BONNY: a rare example of a female Irish American pirate

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Anne Bonny, was born in 1698 near Cork, Ireland and died April 25, 1782, in Charles Towne [now Charleston], South Carolina, U.S.). Female pirates were exceedingly rare, partly because many captains believed that women were bad luck on a ship. In 1718 she married sailor John Bonny, with whom she travelled to the island of New Providence in the Bahamas. Disenchanted by her marriage, she became involved with pirate John (“Calico Jack”) Rackham. He offered to pay her husband to divorce her—a common practice at the time—but John Bonny refused.

A blog about the life and adventures of Anne Bonny, an Irish American pirate.

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All About Pirate Anne Bonny - Pirate Ship Vallarta - BLOG

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Anne Bonny was an Irish pirate that was one of the only women pirates of her time. Considered to be one of the most famous female pirates of all time, little is known about her life. Most of the information is based on records taken from Captain Charles Johnson's historical novel called, "A General History of the Pyrates".

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Born Edward Teach, Blackbeard intimidated enemies by coiling smoking fuses into his long, braided facial hair and by slinging multiple pistols and daggers across his chest. In November 1717 he captured a French slave ship, later renamed the Queen Anne’s Revenge, and refitted it with 40 guns.

Blackbeard and his contemporaries in the early 18th-century Caribbean had nobody’s permission to do what they were doing, unlike his closest rivals Captain William Kidd or Sir Henry Morgan who were privateers. Blackbeard and his companions were outlaws.

A film about the notorious pirate Blackbeard who is still synonymous with piracy today.

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SIR FRANCIS DRAKE AND THE SEA DOGS: was he a hero or pirate? 

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SIR FRANCIS DRAKE AND THE SEA DOGS: was he a hero or pirate? 

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Sir Francis Drake was a privateer, which meant that he was given permission by the crown (Queen Elizabeth I) to raid enemy ships and cargoes. He was hated by the Spanish who nicknamed him ‘El Draque’ or the Dragon. The term ‘sea dogs’ was also invented by the Spanish which represented the English privateers who caused havoc on the high seas. As captain of the Golden Hind, Sir Francis Drake became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe, and after a voyage of 2 years and 9 months the estimated value of the loot taken was perhaps £600,000, which was more than double the entire annual revenue of England.

A painting of Sir Francis Drake in an audience with Queen Elizabeth I.

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21st CENTURY PIRACY: its impact on the music industry

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21st CENTURY PIRACY: its impact on the music industry

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It is estimated that more than $12.5 billion in revenues to musical artists, producers, and songwriters is lost every year due to piracy. Music piracy accounts for just 2.9% of the total amount of online piracy events that occur annually, whereas 35.2% is from movies.

A short film explaining some facts about online piracy.

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THE GOLDEN AGE OF PIRACY: the most important  period of piracy in history

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THE GOLDEN AGE OF PIRACY: the most important  period of piracy in history

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This video takes us on a whistle stop tour through the Golden Age of Piracy and notes some of the most famous pirates of those times, for example Sir Francis Drake, Blackbeard and Anne Bonny. The Golden Age of Piracy is said to last from around 1690 to 1730. Their impact on popular culture however still remains, with works like Treasure Island by R. L. Stevenson and Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie, and flags for sports teams such as St. Pauli in Germany.

A short film about the Golden Age of Piracy and some of its most famous pirates.

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THE JOLLY ROGER FLAG: the significance of this flag for pirates and warfare

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THE JOLLY ROGER FLAG: the significance of this flag for pirates and warfare

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Jolly Roger is the traditional English name for the flags flown to identify a pirate ship about to attack, during the early 18th century (the later part of the Golden Age of Piracy). However, there were many types of pirate flags which are shown in this image. In more modern times, the practice of flying the Jolly Roger was adopted by some Royal Navy Submarine Services during World War I but became more widespread in World War II.

A video link about the Jolly Roger flag which is often connected with pirates.

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Jolly Roger: A Symbol of Terror and Pride

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PIRATE SHIPS: how they were designed for the perfect attack

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PIRATE SHIPS: how they were designed for the perfect attack

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If there is one thing that all pirate ships generally had in common, that would be the fact that they were not bought and sold as a pirate ship, but rather stolen and conditioned for the purpose of piracy. One example are ‘sloops’ which were the most common choice during Golden Age of Piracy during the 16th and 17th century for sailing around the Caribbean and crossing the Atlantic. They were quick, could attack swiftly, and get away fast. Another advantage is that it could hide in shallower waters to escape warships. Towards the end of the Golden Age of Pirates, ships started to fly The Jolly Roger flag. With its skull and cross bone design it is the most famous, but pirate flags had been flying for many centuries before.

An image of a ship used by pirates which was able to manoeuvre quickly and could have many canons mounted on it for attacking other vessels.

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If there is one thing that all pirate ships generally had in common, that would be the fact that they were not bought and sold as a pirate ship, but rather stolen and conditioned for the purpose of piracy. What this generally meant was making more space for a larger crew and cannons by removing cabins and changing the sail arrangements.
Take a look at the different varieties of potential pirate ships below:
Sloops
Sloops were the most common choice during Golden Age of Pirates during the 16th and 17th century for sailing around the Caribbean and crossing the Atlantic. These were commonly built in Caribbean and were easily adapted for pirate antics. A large bowsprit also meant that an increased canvas area added better maneuverability. The great advantage of the sloops were that they were quick and could attack swiftly and get away fast with a top speed of over 10 knots. Another advantage is that it could hide in shallower waters to escape warships because of its shallow draft.

Schooners
Another favorite of the pirates of the Caribbean and Atlantic were the two-masted schooner. Like the sloop, this boat was fast, easy to maneuver and enjoyed a large capacity for guns and cannons. A narrower hull and even shallower draft meant it could easily hide in shallow estuaries and escape its enemies. The downside was that it couldn't hold as much booty or crew.

Brigantines
Another shallow-draft boat, the brigantine was popular in the Mediterranean thanks to its great maneuverability and speed. Oars were also common in some designs that could be employed during low winds. This kind of boat was favored for longer battles targeting large spoils with its larger hold and great firepower. Could also hold over 100 men.

Square-rigged Ships
These were more often than not merchant ships, identified by their large square sails and three masts. The large hold meant that they were slow but great for longer crossings. Not very agile, pirates were not likely to choose a square-rigged ship as their first choice, but would be great for stealing large amounts of booty. You might have seen these kinds of ships among a pirate fleet.

The Dutch Fleut
This ship was perfectly designed for carrying large amounts of cargo. Flat-bottomed, wide and strong, this was not very swift and weighed over 300 tons. Pirates would have plenty of space to customize this ship with canons and guns, but many preferred to steal its cargo and leave the ship.

Galleons
A Spanish design, the galleon combined the need to carry cargo and be able to defend itself at the same time with cannons. A galleon, could sustain a crew of over 200 with more than 70 canons and guns. However, its cumbersome maneuvers and slow speed because of its large square sails made it fair game for pirates.

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Varieties of Pirate Ships - Pirate Ship Vallarta - Blog

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If there is one thing that all pirate ships generally had in common, that would be the fact that they were not bought and sold as a pirate ship, but rather stolen and conditioned for the purpose of piracy. What this generally meant was making more space for a larger crew and cannons by removing cabins and changing the sail arrangements.

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PIRATES, PRIVATEERS, CORSAIRS and BUCCANEERS: what are the differences and why are they important?

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PIRATES, PRIVATEERS, CORSAIRS and BUCCANEERS: what are the differences and why are they important?

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Visual and literary traditions tend to use the terms pirates, privateers, corsairs, buccaneers, more or less interchangeably. These words indeed have similar meanings, but there are significant differences. The typical characteristics in popular culture often come from the Golden Age of Piracy. This term refers to the period that goes from the 1650s and to the 1730s when maritime piracy was a highly common phenomenon.

Pirate: Usually, pirates operated illegally. After leaving the merchant ship where they worked, they dedicated themselves to attacking and sinking vessels for personal economic advantage.

Privateer: The privateer was a private citizen or ship who, provided by a state government with specific formal authorization, attacked foreign vessels, taking them as prizes, in exchange for a part of the profits achieved.

Corsair: The term corsairs can refer to two types of pirates: the Barbary or Ottoman Corsairs or to the French corsairs. The former were Ottoman or Berber pirates and privateers. They used to terrorized and plunder all the Mediterranean but did not attack Muslim ships and often sold prisoners into slavery. The latter were privateers that conduct raids on shipping of a nation at war with France, on behalf of the French crown.

Buccaneer: The buccaneers were a specific group of pirates operating in the Caribbean Sea. The term buccaneer derives from the French word boucan, the original name of an instrument used to smoke meat.

A classic model of a pirate based on those from the Golden Age of Piracy with a beard, eye-patch and three-cornered hat.

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PIRACY: a definition and how it's changed over time

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PIRACY: a definition and how it's changed over time

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Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence by attackers travelling by ship upon another ship or a coastal area, typically with the goal of stealing cargo and other valuable items or properties. People who take part in acts of piracy are called pirates, while dedicated ships that are used by them are called pirate ships. Fast forward through the centuries and 21 st Century piracy  looks a lot different. Piracy now also refers to the unauthorized duplication of copyrighted content that is then sold at substantially lower prices in the 'grey' market. The ease of access to technology has meant that over the years, piracy has become more rampant.

A definition of piracy from the Economic Times.

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Definition: Piracy refers to the unauthorized duplication of copyrighted content that is then sold at substantially lower prices in the 'grey' market. The ease of access to technology has meant that over the years, piracy has become more rampant. For example, CD writers are available off the shelf at very low prices, making music piracy a simple affair.

Description: Many laws have been made to prevent privacy. Internationally, the laws for punishing piracy in developed countries are stringent and punitive in nature. In Asian countries and more in India too, it does not get the attention at the national level due to more engaging issues at hand. However, the industry, especially the IT and music industry, has been taking active interest in stemming the rot. These organizations identify sources of music piracy and then conduct raids with the help of the police. However, convictions are few and the penalties not harsh enough to act as a deterrent.

Piracy is done in many ways like video piracy, cable piracy, and DVD/CD piracy. Video piracy takes place when a film is produced in the form of a videocassette without proper authorization from the right holder i.e. the producer. Often, film producers sell video rights to another party (generally after six weeks or more of release in theatres), which makes video cassettes for selling, or lending.

The videocassettes on sale are meant for home viewing only. Cable piracy refers to unauthorised transmission of films through cable network. Very often, films, especially the new releases, are shown through cable without permission from the rights holder. Piracy is a rare phenomenon in satellite channels because these are organised and generally do not show films without buying proper rights.

Music piracy refers to the unauthorised replication of music cassettes that flood the market as soon as the launch of a new release. Music companies' revenues hit hard by the deluge of pirated compact discs and cassettes, as these are available at substantially lower prices compared to that at stores.

DVD/VCD piracy of Indian films happens in the international markets. The prints sent for overseas screening of the film are pirated, typically at any of the Middle East country airports. DVD/VCD prints are prepared and are send to Pakistan. From Pakistan, these prints may even travel to Nepal and enter the country by land.

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What is Piracy? Definition of Piracy, Piracy Meaning - The Economic Times

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Definition: Piracy refers to the unauthorized duplication of copyrighted content that is then sold at substantially lower prices in the 'grey' market. The ease of access to technology has meant that over the years, piracy has become more rampant. For example, CD writers are available off the shelf at very low prices, making music piracy a simple affair.