Pirates Collection (#8)

Piracy in the Persian Gulf (engraving)
1611487 Piracy in the Persian Gulf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piracy in the Persian Gulf)

The fight in the cavern: It showed me Hands and his companion locked together in a deadly
1218843 The fight in the cavern: It showed me Hands and his companion locked together in a deadly wrestle (colour litho) by Wyeth

Long John Silver and Hawkins: To me he was kind and always glad to see me in the galley
1218840 Long John Silver and Hawkins: To me he was kind and always glad to see me in the galley (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jim Hawkins leaves home: I said good bye to my mother and the cove (colour litho)
1218839 Jim Hawkins leaves home: I said good bye to my mother and the cove (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry Morgan captures and sacks the town of Puerto de Principe, Cuba, in 1668
PNP268182 Henry Morgan captures and sacks the town of Puerto de Principe, Cuba, in 1668, illustration from The Buccaneers of America by John Esquemeling, published 1699 (engraving) by English School

Female Pirate, Anne Bonny (b. 1697) (coloured engraving)
PNP261489 Female Pirate, Anne Bonny (b.1697) (coloured engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sailors of the Royal Navy boarding Algerine pirate vessel, c. 1820 (colour litho)
PNP261483 Sailors of the Royal Navy boarding Algerine pirate vessel, c.1820 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Walking the plank, engraved by Anderson (engraving)
PNP270211 Walking the plank, engraved by Anderson (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

The boarders swarmed over the fence like monkeys, an illustration from
STC321027 The boarders swarmed over the fence like monkeys, an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub

Pirate Chief burying treasure (colour litho)
PNP261480 Pirate Chief burying treasure (colour litho) by Gallant, R.J. (19th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties (Disraeli, Gladstone)
Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties -- a satirical comment on Disraelis reaction to Gladstones Irish Church Suspensory Bill

Sea chest, from Nuremberg (metal)
XIR210275 Sea chest, from Nuremberg (metal) by German School, (16th century); Musee d Histoire de la Ville, Saint-Malo, France; German, out of copyright

Sea Chest from Nuremberg (wood and metal)
XVM201587 Sea Chest from Nuremberg (wood and metal) by German School, (16th century); Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille, France; German, out of copyright

"The Buccaneers"(engraving)
6016590 " The Buccaneers" (engraving) by Serra, Enrique (1859-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Buccaneers." Illustration for The Illustrated Sporting)

Enemies of China routed by fire sent on a wind raised by a sared fan
CHT405798 Enemies of China routed by fire sent on a wind raised by a sared fan, from legend of Chu-Ko-Liang, minister of the Emperor Liu-Pei

Cockburn and the Neapolitan among the Pirates
LLM460786 Cockburn and the Neapolitan among the Pirates by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockburn and the Neapolitan among the Pirates)

The Corsican and his Blood Hounds at the Window of the Tuilleries, Looking over Paris
NCO190150 The Corsican and his Blood Hounds at the Window of the Tuilleries, Looking over Paris, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1815 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Model of a pirate ship, c. 1810 (wood & metal)
XIR176235 Model of a pirate ship, c.1810 (wood & metal) by French School, (19th century); Musee d Histoire de la Ville, Saint-Malo, France; French, out of copyright

Pirate assault on a coastal fort, 1872
BEN85187 Pirate assault on a coastal fort, 1872 by Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901); 104x145 cm; Galleria Sabauda, Musei Reali di Torino, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Swiss

Certificate of Shares in the American privateer General Putnam, 1814 (litho)
PNP261493 Certificate of Shares in the American privateer General Putnam, 1814 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Madame Ching, legendary Chinese Pirate Queen (engraving)
PNP261495 Madame Ching, legendary Chinese Pirate Queen (engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American, out of copyright

Anne Bonny (b. 1697) and Mary Read (coloured engraving)
PNP261492 Anne Bonny (b.1697) and Mary Read (coloured engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain Morgan defeats Spanish warships blocking the mouth of Lake Maracaibo in 1669
PNP268186 Captain Morgan defeats Spanish warships blocking the mouth of Lake Maracaibo in 1669 (coloured engraving) by English School

Attacked by Pirates
LLM456551 Attacked by Pirates by Marr, Carl (1858-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attacked by Pirates. Illustration for Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe (SPCK, 1886).); © Look and Learn

A brigand-like decoration
LLM454099 A brigand-like decoration by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A brigand-like decoration)

"Two guineas"shouted Merry, shaking it at Silver
IL370477 " Two guineas" shouted Merry, shaking it at Silver, illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (colour litho) by Cameron

About half way down the slope to the stockade, they were collected in a group
STC321031 About half way down the slope to the stockade, they were collected in a group, an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub

Pirate flag of Calico Jack Rackham (litho)
PNP269034 Pirate flag of Calico Jack Rackham (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calico Jack, aka John Rackham (d.1720); ); Peter Newark Pictures; English

A Pirate Chief (colour litho)
PNP269017 A Pirate Chief (colour litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American, out of copyright

Captain Kydd concealing treasure in a Cavern (engraving)
654541 Captain Kydd concealing treasure in a Cavern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Kydd concealing treasure in a Cavern)

Bartholemy and his men were all ready for their hot and bloody work (colour litho)
2801128 Bartholemy and his men were all ready for their hot and bloody work (colour litho) by Williams, George Alfred (1875-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Walking the plank (colour litho)
2801127 Walking the plank (colour litho) by Williams, George Alfred (1875-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walking the plank)

Rowing to a safe distance, the pirates lay to and with a fiendish delight watched the flames leap... (colour litho)
2801126 Rowing to a safe distance, the pirates lay to and with a fiendish delight watched the flames leap... (colour litho) by Williams

Colonel Brett and the pirate, from Howard Pyles Book of Pirates published by Harper
3436678 Colonel Brett and the pirate, from Howard Pyles Book of Pirates published by Harper & Bros, 1921 (colour litho) by Pyle

Kidd on the deck of the Adventure Galley, from Howard Pyle
3436584 Kidd on the deck of the Adventure Galley, from Howard Pyles Book of Pirates published by Harper & Bros, 1921 (colour litho) by Pyle

An attack on a galleon, from Howard Pyles Book of Pirates published by Harper & Bros
3436527 An attack on a galleon, from Howard Pyles Book of Pirates published by Harper & Bros, 1921 (colour litho) by Pyle

Front cover design, from Howard Pyles Book of Pirates published by Harper & Bros
3436514 Front cover design, from Howard Pyles Book of Pirates published by Harper & Bros, 1921 (colour litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Don John of Austria, 1910 (engraving)
3785198 Don John of Austria, 1910 (engraving); (add.info.: Don John of Austria ( in Spanish Don Juan de Austria) ( in German Ritter Johann von -sterreich) 24 February 1547 - 1 October 1578

British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate c. 1825
3855316 British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate c.1825 by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); (add.info.: British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate Hand to hand fighting between British sailors)

"The pirates, seeing Marina, bore her off as a prize to their ship"(litho)
2794918 " The pirates, seeing Marina, bore her off as a prize to their ship" (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The pirates, seeing Marina)

Henry Morgan (engraving)
2789209 Henry Morgan (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Morgan. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 27 November 1887)

Henry Morgan (engraving)
2789208 Henry Morgan (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Morgan. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 4 December 1887)

Pirates in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630060 Pirates in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirates in Ancient Greece)

Fallen amongst thieves (engraving)
3643613 Fallen amongst thieves (engraving) by Sime, Sidney Herbert (1867-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fallen amongst thieves. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1893)

Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho)
3093944 Sir Walter Raleigh (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Raleigh. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Storming of Schinss, Jan 3rd 1810, engraved by I. Clark, 1810 (coloured aquatint)
3037356 The Storming of Schinss, Jan 3rd 1810, engraved by I. Clark, 1810 (coloured aquatint) by Temple, R. (fl.1809-10) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: 65th (2nd Yorkshire)

Illustration for Treasure Island (colour litho)
3099733 Illustration for Treasure Island (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Treasure Island (colour litho)
3099726 Illustration for Treasure Island (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.