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Pirates Collection (#5)

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Background imagePirates Collection: Battle at Sea between Soldiers and Oriental Pirates, 1767. Creator: Philip James de Loutherbourg

Battle at Sea between Soldiers and Oriental Pirates, 1767. Creator: Philip James de Loutherbourg
Battle at Sea between Soldiers and Oriental Pirates, 1767

Background imagePirates Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imagePirates Collection: Treasure Island, Newark, NJ, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Treasure Island, Newark, NJ, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Treasure Island, Newark, NJ, 1937. W.P.A Federal Children's Theatre Presents Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imagePirates Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imagePirates Collection: Collier's. Dramatic number, c1894 - 1896. Creator: William H Bradley

Collier's. Dramatic number, c1894 - 1896. Creator: William H Bradley
Collier's. Dramatic number, c1894 - 1896

Background imagePirates Collection: Portrait of the Pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, 1736. Creator: Basire, James (1730-1802)

Portrait of the Pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, 1736. Creator: Basire, James (1730-1802)
Portrait of the Pirate Edward Teach, known as Blackbeard, 1736. Private Collection

Background imagePirates Collection: Pirates of the Caribbean: Ann Bonny and Mary Read convicted of Piracy, November 28th, 1720

Pirates of the Caribbean: Ann Bonny and Mary Read convicted of Piracy, November 28th, 1720... 1724. Creator: Cole, B
Pirates of the Caribbean: Ann Bonny and Mary Read convicted of Piracy, November 28th, 1720 at a Court of Vice Admiralty, 1724. Private Collection

Background imagePirates Collection: Pirates of the Caribbean, 1800s. Creator: Bonatti, D.K. (active 1720-1780)

Pirates of the Caribbean, 1800s. Creator: Bonatti, D.K. (active 1720-1780)
Pirates of the Caribbean, 1800s. Private Collection

Background imagePirates Collection: The part of the Bahama banks, from The West-India atlas, 1771. Creator: Jefferys, Thomas (ca)

The part of the Bahama banks, from The West-India atlas, 1771. Creator: Jefferys, Thomas (ca. 1719-1771)
The part of the Bahama banks, from The West-India atlas, 1771. Private Collection

Background imagePirates Collection: Map of the island of New Providence one of the Bahamas Islands in the West Indies, Mid 18th cen

Map of the island of New Providence one of the Bahamas Islands in the West Indies, Mid 18th cen
Map of the island of New Providence one of the Bahamas Islands in the West Indies, Mid of the 18th. Private Collection

Background imagePirates Collection: Illustration for 'Treasure Island' by Robert Stevenson, 1911. Creator: Wyeth, N. C

Illustration for "Treasure Island" by Robert Stevenson, 1911. Creator: Wyeth, N. C
Illustration for "Treasure Island" by Robert Stevenson, 1911. Found in the collection of the Brandywine River Museum of Art

Background imagePirates Collection: So the Treasure Was Divided. From 'The Fate of a Treasure Town', 1905

So the Treasure Was Divided. From "The Fate of a Treasure Town", 1905. Creator: Pyle, Howard (1853-1911)
So the Treasure Was Divided. From "The Fate of a Treasure Town", 1905. Found in the collection of the Harper's Monthly Magazine

Background imagePirates Collection: Pirate's Isle, 1826. Creator: Cox, David (1783-1859)

Pirate's Isle, 1826. Creator: Cox, David (1783-1859)
Pirate's Isle, 1826. Found in the collection of the Yale Center for British Art

Background imagePirates Collection: Pirates of St Malo (Urban Language)

Pirates of St Malo (Urban Language)
Simon Goggin

Background imagePirates Collection: Forbes Field Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Forbes Field Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Forbes Field Stadium, Schenley Park, Oakland District, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Team. Date: 1941

Background imagePirates Collection: A Piece of Eight, dated 1714 (silver) (b / w photo)

A Piece of Eight, dated 1714 (silver) (b / w photo)
PNP268179 A Piece of Eight, dated 1714 (silver) (b/w photo) by Spanish School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePirates Collection: Pirate Long John Silver with his parrot on his shoulder

Pirate Long John Silver with his parrot on his shoulder
Long John Silver with his parrot on his shoulder Date: First published: 1883

Background imagePirates Collection: The 18th century cannons that protected the village of Ericeira against the north african

The 18th century cannons that protected the village of Ericeira against the north african pirates. Portugal

Background imagePirates Collection: Neptune Galleon, Porto Antico (Old Port), Genoa, Liguria, Italy

Neptune Galleon, Porto Antico (Old Port), Genoa, Liguria, Italy

Background imagePirates Collection: Royal Navy Helicopter Lowering Winchman onto Vessel in Gulf

Royal Navy Helicopter Lowering Winchman onto Vessel in Gulf
A winchman is lowered to the deck of a suspected pirate vessel with a stretcher from HMS Monmouths Lynx helicopter, after a reported injury to a crew member

Background imagePirates Collection: HMS Cornwall on Patrol

HMS Cornwall on Patrol
HMS Cornwall is pictured on anti piracy operations near the African coast in February 2011

Background imagePirates Collection: Lynx Helicopter Hovers Over Suspected Pirates

Lynx Helicopter Hovers Over Suspected Pirates
HMS Portland Intercepts and disarms an alleged piracy gang on 2 June 2009, whilst conducting counterpiracy operations in the Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) Task Force 151

Background imagePirates Collection: Mary Read - English female pirate, 18th century (engraving)

Mary Read - English female pirate, 18th century (engraving)
3784080 Mary Read - English female pirate, 18th century (engraving) by Wentworth, F. (18th century); (add.info.: Mary Read - English female pirate holding sword)

Background imagePirates Collection: Mary Read - English female pirate (engraving)

Mary Read - English female pirate (engraving)
3784190 Mary Read - English female pirate (engraving) by Wentworth, F. (18th century); (add.info.: Mary Read - English female pirate holding sword. Convicted of piracy during Golden Age of Piracy)

Background imagePirates Collection: pirates

pirates
Bernardo Dadic

Background imagePirates Collection: Six portraits of dancers, October 1922

Six portraits of dancers, October 1922: Anne Bult a pupil of Madame Vandyck; pupils of the Edith Baird School of dancing in a pirates dance; Mary Poulton a pupil of Mlle Anita; Doreen Adams a pupil

Background imagePirates Collection: Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Punish the PIrates

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Punish the PIrates
Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - The great seal of the United States Navy lies in ruins after a successful attack by Vietnamese forces - Punish the PIrates'. Date: circa mid-1970s

Background imagePirates Collection: Chinese Pirates

Chinese Pirates
An etching of some chinese pirates assailing a wooden dock from their small sailboat on the right. Date: circa 1923

Background imagePirates Collection: Pirate Raid

Pirate Raid
Artwork that seems to show the raiding of pirates or smugglers at the cost of honest tradesmen. Date: circa 1928

Background imagePirates Collection: SKULL AND CROSSBONES

SKULL AND CROSSBONES
The traditional emblem of Death, adopted by pirates and other evil-doers. Date: 1817

Background imagePirates Collection: A PIRATE'S GRAVE

A PIRATE'S GRAVE
A grim reminder of the past - Skull and Crossbones on a headstone in the churchyard at Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, a pirate's grave. Date: 1950s

Background imagePirates Collection: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND Ayrton fights the pirates Date: 1874

THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND Ayrton fights the pirates Date: 1874

Background imagePirates Collection: William Schwenck Gilbert (1836 - 1911) English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator

William Schwenck Gilbert (1836 - 1911) English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator. Date: 1904

Background imagePirates Collection: TREASURE ISLE/TOM MORGAN

TREASURE ISLE/TOM MORGAN
Long John Silver questions Tom Morgan: "Do you call that a head on your shoulders, or a blessed dead-eye?". Date: First published: 1883

Background imagePirates Collection: 3671830

3671830

Background imagePirates Collection: Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha defeats the Holy League of Charles V under the command of Andrea Doria

Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha defeats the Holy League of Charles V under the command of Andrea Doria at the Battle of
LRI4646838 Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha defeats the Holy League of Charles V under the command of Andrea Doria at the Battle of Preveza in 1538, detail, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Umed Behzad

Background imagePirates Collection: Greek Pirates Attacking a Turkish Vessel, not dated (oil on fabric)

Greek Pirates Attacking a Turkish Vessel, not dated (oil on fabric)
XOS5886582 Greek Pirates Attacking a Turkish Vessel, not dated (oil on fabric) by French School, (19th century); 55.3x74.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: France, 19th century)

Background imagePirates Collection: The Buccaneers, 1885 (w/c)

The Buccaneers, 1885 (w/c)
XOS5885342 The Buccaneers, 1885 (w/c) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 46.9x36.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Winslow Homer (1836-1910))

Background imagePirates Collection: Mrs Ching widow of pirate Adminiral Ching

Mrs Ching widow of pirate Adminiral Ching
3784207 Mrs Ching widow of pirate Adminiral Ching by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Mrs Ching wielding a sword c.1810)

Background imagePirates Collection: Jean Bart (engraving)

Jean Bart (engraving)
1733910 Jean Bart (engraving) by David D'Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856) (after); (add.info.: Jean Bart (Dutch: Jan Baert; 21 October 1650 - 27 April 1702)

Background imagePirates Collection: Two pirates hanging, 1831 (drawing)

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)

Background imagePirates Collection: Galleass, 1629 (engraving)

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)

Background imagePirates Collection: A buccaneer, 1744 (engraving)

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

Background imagePirates Collection: Pirates Boarding a Spanish Vessel in the West Indies, 1731 (engraving)

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)

Background imagePirates Collection: Mrs Ching wielding a sword, c. 1810 (engraving)

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)

Background imagePirates Collection: The Spanish Armada destroyed by Captain Henry Morgan, 1684 (engraving)

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)

Background imagePirates Collection: Oruc Reis and Hayreddin Barbarossa, 16th century (engraving)

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)

Background imagePirates Collection: 'That Man is mine!'(colour litho)

"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)



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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.