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It's 1719 in the West Indies. The Caribbean Sea is boiling in the war and there is no quiet place ashore or at sea. Besides the political turmoil which leads the colonies at each other's throats, pirates and privateers are on the prowl. Come spend some time with us BEFORE THE MAST, on any ship you like!
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The faithful privateer is a good father figure, caring for his crewmates, and, at the same time, a well rounded and well researched character, written by a very good writer, who has returned to us after a long break.
Faithfulness deserves to be spotlighted too!
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Before The Mast latest news: Moderator NeededWelcome back; your last visit was on May 21 2013, 06:31 AM
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Jamaica
The jewel of the British Empire since 1655 and the main sugar-exporting, slave-dependent colony, everything of importance happens here. Its main town, Kingston, was founded in 1692. Port Royal, destroyed by an earthquake, is not quite a safe harbour anymore for privateers and for pirates plying the Spanish trade shipping lanes.
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May 19 2013, 11:59 AM
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Hispaniola
The second-largest island in the Caribbean, divided between French rule (one third, the richest part) and Spanish rule (Eastern two thirds). French, English and Dutch pirates have stopping points in the uninhabited bays. The French part’s capital, Port de Paix, founded in 1665 by filibusters, just across Tortuga, is a flourishing town, surrounded by slave-dependent plantations.
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Tortuga
A small island a little off the coast of Hispaniola, and any pirates’ idea of paradise, it has two main towns, Cayona and Basse Terre, where pirates meet, scheme and party.
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May 20 2013, 03:42 PM
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Uncharted Seas
Anywhere else the story might carry you: Bahamas, Cuba, the Spanish Main and any other Carribean corner
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May 20 2013, 10:25 PM
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HMS "Sovereign"
A fourth rate ship of the line with 50 guns, having now Kingston as port of residence, , is defending Jamaica and British merchant vessels from pirates and other enemies.
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Mar 23 2012, 05:52 AM
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"Le Phenix"
The French flagship in the Caribbean is a third rate with 74 guns, ready to enforce law and order in the French seas
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Jul 30 2010, 01:00 AM
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The "Twilight Shark"
This fast and easy brig, weighing 200 tons and carrying 14 guns, is a privateer ship, commanded by Captain Sharky. The letter of marque signed by Sir Woodes Rogers gives the ship full power to raid and pillage anyone who is considered an enemy of Great Britain.
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May 19 2013, 11:02 PM
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The "Rising Sun"
A 3-masted Bermuda sloop, catching good speed and able to enter shallow channels.
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May 10 2013, 11:23 PM
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The Open Ocean
Sailing the open waters, the ships meet in peace, in storm or in war
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