The blunderbuss is a type of firearm that was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is a short-barreled firearm with a wide muzzle, which allowed for a spread shot of lead pellets or shot. In this article, we will explore the history and uses of the blunderbuss gun. What is a Blunderbuss Gun? …
Portrayals of pirates, including Jack Sparrow, show that the pirate captains would have parrots with them. Here, we’ll look at the meaning and significance of the parrots that the pirates traveled with. In the book Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, there is a depiction of a rather grizzled buccaneer along with his quite trusty …
There are different fascinating things about pirates, but the one thing that stands out often is their peg legs. Ever wondered why pirates have peg legs? Well, you are in luck. In this article, we’ll take a look at the reasons why pirates have pegs legs. Peg Legs? ‘A peg for a leg’ is one …
Did the pirates really have hooks for hands? And if they did, what was the purpose of the hooks? There seems to be a lot that’s been said about the pirate, specifically, things that would explain their ways of life. Some of the things said about the pirates are mere mythical stories, while others are …
Pirates used different kinds of boats in their trades and conquests, but some of the ships stand out more than others. Here, we’ll look at the different varieties of pirate boats used by the pirates. Sloops The sloops were the most popular choice used by pirates in the Golden Age of Pirates spanning the 16th …
The pirate captain’s hat is also known as the tricorne or a tricorn, and it can be defined or described as the hat style that was rather popular in the 18th century. Although it fell out of style by the 1800 and the name tricorne was only adopted in the mid-1800s, the hat was popular …
Ever wondered what the pirates would have to wear to survive the many months at sea without moisture damage to the feet and for them to last a long time in the sea? Here, we’ll take a look at some of the things you need to know about the pirate boots. So, what are pirate …
There may be no pirates sailing the seas romancing and ravaging the waters, leading carefree and the most adventurous lives, but the legends of the pirates live on in the hearts and souls of mystery lovers, all thanks to movies, literature, as well as computer games. But as interesting as the stories may sound, did …
Despite it being an island, piracy in Australia was not defined in the same way as other nations. Defined as an ugly and shocking crime committed at sea, piracy was not a norm in the land down under. However, that is not to say that there were no exciting events that happened on the Australian coast. Australian pirates were simply a rare breed.
The Malacca Strait is a vital communication line that connects the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. It is jointly governed by Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. One thirds of the global transport of crude oil and nearly a quarter of global trade go through this strait, which is only 37km wide at its narrowest point. But …
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