Piracy Collection (page 8)

The pirates at home, c1905. Transfer-printed glass slide from a boxed set of twenty-four, depicting scenes from Peter Pan by JM Barrie (1860-1937)

The Indians and the pirates, c1905. Transfer-printed glass slide from a boxed set of twenty-four, depicting scenes from Peter Pan by JM Barrie (1860-1937)

A crocodile, c1905. Transfer-printed glass slide from a boxed set of twenty-four, depicting scenes from Peter Pan by JM Barrie (1860-1937). From Coloured Lantern Slides - The Story of Peter Pan. [W

A warm seat, c1905. Transfer-printed glass slide from a boxed set of twenty-four, depicting scenes from Peter Pan by JM Barrie (1860-1937). From Coloured Lantern Slides - The Story of Peter Pan. [W

Battle at Sea between Soldiers and Oriental Pirates, 1767. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Cameo with Bust of Hayreddin Barbarossa. Private Collection

Francis Drake Knighted by Elizabeth, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Francis Drake Knighted by Elizabeth, 1882. Private Collection

Hayreddin Barbarossa. Artist: Pietro della Vecchia (1603-1678)
Hayreddin Barbarossa. Private Collection

Boarding scene. Artist: Crepin, Louis-Philippe (1772-1851)
Boarding scene. Private Collection

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1581. Artist: Hilliard, Nicholas (c. 1547-1619)
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake, 1581

Sir Henry Morgan, 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Sir Henry Morgan, 18th century. Private Collection

Capture a galleon. Artist: Gudin, Jean Antoine Theodore (1802-1880)
Capture a galleon

Barbarossas fleet wintering in the French harbour of Toulon, 1543, Mid of 16th century. Found in the collection of Topkapı Palace, Istanbul

Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, First Half of 17th century. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, First Half of 17th century. Found in the collection of National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Ambushing a Group of Bandits at the Cueva del Gato. Artist: Barron y Carrillo, Manuel (1814-1884)
Ambushing a Group of Bandits at the Cueva del Gato. Found in the collection of Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga

The seedy men, 1882. Artist: Savitsky, Konstantin Apollonovich (1844-1905)
The seedy men, 1882. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Robber. Private Collection

Romantic landscape (Landscape in the Taste of Salvatore Rosa), 1746. Artist: Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-1789)
Romantic landscape (Landscape in the Taste of Salvatore Rosa), 1746. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Sea landscape with robbers. Artist: Rosa, Salvatore (1615-1673)
Sea landscape with robbers. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Gasparilla Apporoaching Harbor at Tampa, Florida, c1940s. [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Jean Bart (or Barth) (1651-1702), French privateer, c1690s. Operating out of Dunkirk, from 1691 Bart commanded a small squadron of French ships in the North Sea

How Table Mountain got its Cloud, 1909. Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
How Table Mountain got its Cloud, 1909. Myth has it that Table Mountains tablecloth was caused by a smoking contest between the devil and a legendary local pirate Van Hunks

Blackbeard, c1900, (1926). Artist: Edward Wilson
Blackbeard, c1900, (1926). Edward Teach or Edward Thatch (c1680-1718), better known as Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who operated around the West Indies

Death of Sir Andrew Barton, August 1511, (c1880). Sir Andrew Barton (c1466 -2 August 1511) was a Scottish sailor from Leith, who served as High Admiral of the Kingdom of Scotland

Sir Francis Drake, 16th century, (1910). Portrait of the English sea-captain (1540-1596) at the age of 43, wearing a peascod doublet

Pirates Decoying an American Ship, c1880
Pirates Decoying an American Ship, 1925. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Ships Attacked by Pirates, c1808. Lieutenant Turner and the crew of a boat from the country-ship Tay attacked and made prisoners by the Ladrone pirates in 1806

Sallee, Bloody, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Algerine Rovers, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Rovers, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

The Fight of the Mary Rose, 1669. Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
The Fight of the Mary Rose, 1669. The Battle of Cadiz, December 1669, a battle between the English fourth-rate frigate HMS Mary Rose, commanded by Rear-Admiral John Kempthorne

The Fight with the Corsairs, 1937. Artist: Sydney George Hulme Beaman
The Fight with the Corsairs, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Drawn at Salisbury, c1800. Artist: George Scharf
Drawn at Salisbury, c1800. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

October 12th 1747, Naval Battle, 1920s
Naval Combat. In October 12 of 1747, the inhabitants of Havana witnessed a battle between the English and Spanish fleets commanded by Knowles and Reggrio

Types of Buccaneers, (17th century ), 1920s
Buccaneers hunted down cattle or stole them form the Haciendas, they would dry the leather and make smoked meat which they sold

Looting of a church, (17th century ), 1920s
Looting of a church. Pirates or demons of the seas, came suddenly on villages, went into houses and inferred the greatest offense to families; looting and burning even the church bells

Filibustero Ship, (16th century ), 1920s
Filibustero Ship. These were true pirates and their favorite element was the sea. Used in their raids, lightweight boats fitted with sails and oars. When attacking they fought like wild beasts

Spanish Galleon assaulted, (17th century ), 1920s
Spanish Galleon assaulted by pirates and corsaries. Not only merchant vessels, but galleons and other warships if they were left behind or were moving away from the fleets were at risk of attack

Enrique Morgan, (1635-1688), 1920s
1668 admiral who attacked a village in Puerto Principe, plundering and looting. He locked women and children in a church during the looting leaving them to perish and starve

Francisco Nau ( El Olones), (1635-1668), 1920s
Governor Davila ordered to this pirate to Havana, escorted with ninety men and ten cannons, however in 1667 Francisco Nau cunningly took over the fleet

Captain Bainbridge and the Dey of Algiers, 1800 (c1880) Artist: Hooper
Captain Bainbridge and the Dey of Algiers, 1800 (c1880). William Bainbridge was the commander of the George Washington, sent to carry the tribute that the United States paid to the Dey of Algiers so

Sack of Puerto Principe, Hispaniola, by Captain Morgan, 1667 (c1880). Born in Wales, Henry Morgan (1635-1688) was a notorious pirate and buccaneer who

Mary Read, (1690-1720), British Pirates Mate. Artist: Karen Humpage
Mary Read, (1690-1720), British Pirates Mate. Raised as a boy, married twice, fought like a man and died of scarlet fever

Anne Bonny, c1698, Irish Pirate. Artist: Karen Humpage
Anne Bonny, c1698, Irish Pirate. Disguised herself as a man in order to join Rackhams crew on board the Revenge

Captain William Kidd, Privateer, 1645-1701Artist: Karen Humpage
Captain William Kidd, Privateer, 1645-1701

Queen Elizabeth Knighting Sir Francis Drake, 1581, (c1920). Artist: WS Bagdatopulos
Queen Elizabeth Knighting Sir Francis Drake, 1581, (c1920). Queen Elizabeth I knights Francis Drake on his ship Golden Hind after his round-the-world voyage

Queen Elizabeth Knighting Drake on board the Golden Hind... April 4th 1581, (19th century). Artist: F Fraenkel
Queen Elizabeth Knighting Drake on board the Golden Hind at Deptford, April 4th 1581, (19th century). Queen Elizabeth I knights Francis Drake on his ship Golden Hind after his round-the-world voyage

James Hearn, actor, 1906. Artist: FW Burford
James Hearn, actor, 1906

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"Piracy: Tales of Adventure, Treachery, and Lost Riches" The Barbary Pirates threatening US commander Stephen Decatur - a chilling encounter that tested the resolve of a nation. A ship flying the Jolly Roger flag - an ominous symbol of piracy's ruthless reign on the high seas. HMS Cornwall's valiant struggle against Captain Henry Avery, one of history's most notorious pirates. Divers uncovering pirate treasure in 1897 - a mesmerizing lithograph capturing the allure and mystery surrounding lost fortunes. Pirates capturing a helpless ship - a heart-wrenching reminder of innocent lives caught in the clutches of lawless marauders. Spanish pirates launching audacious attacks on English merchantmen during an era marked by fierce rivalries between nations. Chinese pirates striking fear into the hearts of merchants as they ruthlessly preyed upon vulnerable ships navigating treacherous waters. EVRV2A-00216: An enigmatic code etched onto pirate artifacts, hinting at secret societies and hidden alliances within their ranks. Skull and Crossbones inverted - an eerie twist to this iconic symbol representing death and danger lurking beneath seemingly ordinary exteriors. Unveiling PPIR2A-00058: A captivating photograph encapsulating the essence with its stark portrayal of perilous voyages. From historical clashes to tales shrouded in myth and legend, it has left an indelible mark on maritime history – reminding us that even amidst chaos, there is always fascination in exploring these untamed realms where fortune awaits. . Or perils lie in wait.