Buccaneer Collection

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 of the Royal Navy lands on an aircraft carrier

EDWARD TEACH (?-1718). English pirate, known as Blackbeard. Line engraving from A general and true history of...highwaymen by Charles Johnson, London, 1742

Lords Castle, Barbados, West Indies
Lords Castle, Saint Philip, Barbados, West Indies -- a Georgian mansion which belonged to a bucaneer, Sam Lord, and later became a hotel. Date: circa 1910

HENRY MORGAN 1635-1688
Sir Henry Morgan, a Welsh buccaneer in the English service, carrying out many raids on the Spanish, favoured by Charles II and appointed Governor of Jamaica

William Dampier
WILLIAM DAMPIER English buccaneer and explorer

Left to Right: Pamela Salem, Bryan Marshall and Shirley Anne Field. April 1980 P035458

1698 William Dampier Pirate Naturalist
1698 William Dampier, naturalist, explorer and buccaneer (August 1651 - March 1715). A posthumous 1787 Copperplate engraving by Charles Sherwin after the 1698 painting by T. Murray

Pirates capturing a ship
Pirates capturing a galleon on the high seas. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

RAF Buccaneer S. 2B - RAF Abingdon
Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XX891 J / Just Married of No.15 Squadron at RAF Abingdon Date: 1982

PPIR2A-00058
Captain Edward Teach, commonly called Blackbeard. Hand-colored woodcut

Morgan sacks Panama
Admiral Sir Henry Morgan (1635-1688) and his English buccaneers sack the Spanish city of Panama, looting immense wealth and returning to Jamaica a hero

Lambro the Pirate
Mr Dry in the role of Lambro the Pirate

Swimwear Men and Women
No bikinis yet ! The modern swimsuit is flattering fashion wear in its own right - including the Buccaneer, a new style in mens trunks

History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print)
7339232 History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25.4x16.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot
7339197 Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97); National Maritime Museum

The Welsh pirate Howell Davis, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339195 The Welsh pirate Howell Davis, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); 49.4x44.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: A)

Death warrant for convicted pirates, 18th century (manuscript)
7339184 Death warrant for convicted pirates, 18th century (manuscript) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 52.2x73.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

'The Bucaniers of America', 1684 (print)
7339182 'The Bucaniers of America', 1684 (print) by English School, (17th century); 6.7x50.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton)
7340527 Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 221x284.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Sea Adventure: The buccaneers at Porto Bello (colour litho)
8668732 Sea Adventure: The buccaneers at Porto Bello (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The buccaneers at Porto Bello)

Acete, held prisoner by two soldiers, narrates the deeds of Bacchus to Pentheus and his retinue of warriors
8683582 Acete, held prisoner by two soldiers, narrates the deeds of Bacchus to Pentheus and his retinue of warriors, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger

Henry Morgan, 1852 (engraving)
8698405 Henry Morgan, 1852 (engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97); (add.info.: Transport. The pirat Henry Morgan, 17th cent. Engraving by Alexandre Debelle in: Histoire des Pirates, by P)

The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print)
7339230 The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 46x43.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Attack on a ship by pirates, 19th century (print)
7339218 Attack on a ship by pirates, 19th century (print) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); 15.5x11.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339185 Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

Turks attacking Greek corsairs, 19th century (hand coloured engraving)
7339176 Turks attacking Greek corsairs, 19th century (hand coloured engraving) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 40.8x50.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton)
7339172 Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 220.9x284.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342606 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving)
7337530 Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Pirate)

A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink)
7341838 A fight in boats, c.1685 (pen, ink) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 21.7x32.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem van de Velde)

Attack on Chinese Pirates by the pinnace of HMS 'Druid', 1842, 19th century (watercolour)
7341826 Attack on Chinese Pirates by the pinnace of HMS 'Druid', 1842, 19th century (watercolour) by O'Reilly, M

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342607 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342604 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Portrait of the 'Charles Galley', c.1676 (graphite, grey wash)
7342301 Portrait of the 'Charles Galley', c.1676 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 34.9x74.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Attack on the pirate squadron of Shap-ng-tsai, by 'Columbine', 'Fury' and 'Phlegethon'
7342176 Attack on the pirate squadron of Shap-ng-tsai, by 'Columbine', 'Fury' and 'Phlegethon', Gulf of Tonkin, 21 October 1849, 1849 (coloured lithograph) by Cree

Commodore Walker's action: the Privateer 'Boscawen' engaging a fleet of French ships, 23 May 1745
7337645 Commodore Walker's action: the Privateer 'Boscawen' engaging a fleet of French ships, 23 May 1745, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Brooking

A French ship and barbary pirates, c.1615 (oil on oak panel)
7337733 A French ship and barbary pirates, c.1615 (oil on oak panel) by Bol, Cornelius (c.1589-after 1666); 15.4x33.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving)
7337534 British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 40.7x52.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J)

Anne Bonny, female pirate, 18th century (engraving)
7337522 Anne Bonny, female pirate, 18th century (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 10x16.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Dressed as a man)

Congolese pirates attacking trading vessel on Lake Tanganyika. (print)
7420020 Congolese pirates attacking trading vessel on Lake Tanganyika. (print); (add.info.: Congolese pirates attacking a trading vessel on Lake Tanganyika in the 17th century in what is now)

A fight in boats between Dutch or English and Barbary pirates, c.1675 (chalk)
7341836 A fight in boats between Dutch or English and Barbary pirates, c.1675 (chalk) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 19.7x29.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print)
7339234 The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 24.4x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.

A pirate prepares for ambush, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339198 A pirate prepares for ambush, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: A)

Buried Treasure, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339186 Buried Treasure, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 57x51.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646630 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

The female Pirates Mary Read and Anne Bonny
3479884 The female Pirates Mary Read and Anne Bonny; (add.info.: The female Pirates Mary Read and Anne Bonny. From a print originally published in 1720)

Bacchus transforms the pirates into dolphins, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683578 Bacchus transforms the pirates into dolphins, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Sassuolo)

Pirates find Bacchus, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683574 Pirates find Bacchus, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Sassuolo, Este Ducal Palace)

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"Buccaneer: A Tale of High Seas, Adventure, and Legends" In the vast realm of maritime history, the word "buccaneer" conjures up images of daring exploits and treacherous voyages. From the Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2 gracefully landing on the deck of a Royal Navy vessel to Edward Teach's infamous alias as Blackbeard, these hints offer a glimpse into the captivating world of buccaneers. One cannot delve into this realm without mentioning Henry Morgan, whose name became synonymous with piracy in the 17th century. His audacious raid on Panama left an indelible mark on history. Alongside him stood William Dampier, a pirate naturalist who explored uncharted territories while documenting his findings. The Lords Castle in Barbados stands as a testament to the buccaneering era in the West Indies. It witnessed countless tales of plundering ships and hidden treasures buried deep within its shores. The sight of pirates capturing vessels sent shivers down sailors' spines as they faced uncertain fates at their hands. But buccaneers were not confined solely to historical accounts; they also found their way into modern times. The RAF Buccaneer S. 2B soaring through skies above RAF Abingdon showcased how legends can evolve over centuries. Its sleek design paid homage to those fearless adventurers who once ruled the seas. Even today, echoes from that bygone era resonate through Lambro the Pirate's escapades and stories passed down generations about his swashbuckling adventures on distant shores. Beyond tales of conquests and battles lies another facet associated with "buccaneer": swimwear for both men and women. This playful nod to beach attire reminds us that even amidst danger and turmoil, there is room for leisurely pursuits under sunny skies. So let us raise our glasses to these intrepid souls who sailed across oceans in search of fortune and glory.