by Jessica Swinco | Aug 21, 2023 | Pirate History
The many small bays, cays, and islands made the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea perfect for pirates to hide. Illustrated by Darren Patterson, 8/13/2015. Introduction Pirates, historical and legendary, have long captured the imagination of the young and young at...
by Jessica Swinco | Jan 27, 2023 | Pirate History
While the names of many pirates grace landmarks, bars and restaurants, and natural features, the historical presence in St. Thomas of these more famous pirates is rumor at best. While it is not unlikely that Blackbeard, Sir Francis Drake, Jack Rackham, and other...
by Jessica Swinco | Sep 2, 2022 | Pirate History
Buccaneers were pirates active in the Caribbean islands. What is a Pirate? As long as humans have walked the Earth, they’ve also been sailing it. And as long as humans have been exploring the seas, they have also been raiding and plundering. Pirates have existed...
