Real-Pirates-The-Untold-Story-of-the-Whydah-from-Slave-Ship-to-Pirate-Ship
COPY LINK: https://pdf.bookcenterapp.com/yumpu/1426202628 The riveting story of the slave ship Whydah,captured by pirates and later sunk in a fierce storm off the coast of Massachusetts, energizes this lavish companion book to a unique exhibition on a five-year U.S. tour. Packed with plunder from more than 50 captured ships, the Whydah was discovered by underwater explorer Barry Clifford in 1984. Now, for the first time, its treasure holds are unlocked for public view. More than 200 items were retrieved from the ocean floor: the telltale ship's bell, inscribed "Whydah Galley 1716" coins and jewelry, buttons and cufflinks muskets, cannons, and swords everyday objects including teakettles and tableware, gaming tokens, and clay pipes. The artifacts provide an unprecedented glimpse into the raucous world of 18th-century pirating and shed light on the link between the slave trade and piracy during those tumultuous times. Built to transport human captives from Africa to the Caribbean, the Whydah made one such voyage before being captured in 1717 by Sam Bellamy, the boldest pirate of his day. Two months later, in one of the worst nor'easters ever, the ship sank, drowning all but 2 of the 146 people aboard. For anyone intrigued by the lore of piracy, the mystery of shipwrecks, or the sad and salty intertwining of slave and pirate history, Real Pirates has the answers.National
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The riveting story of the slave ship Whydah,captured by pirates and later sunk in a fierce storm off the coast of Massachusetts, energizes this lavish companion book to a unique exhibition on a five-year U.S. tour. Packed with plunder from more than 50 captured ships, the Whydah was discovered by underwater explorer Barry Clifford in 1984. Now, for the first time, its treasure holds are unlocked for public view. More than 200 items were retrieved from the ocean floor: the telltale ship's bell, inscribed "Whydah Galley 1716" coins and jewelry, buttons and cufflinks muskets, cannons, and swords everyday objects including teakettles and tableware, gaming tokens, and clay pipes. The artifacts provide an unprecedented glimpse into the raucous world of 18th-century pirating and shed light on the link between the slave trade and piracy during those tumultuous times. Built to transport human captives from Africa to the Caribbean, the Whydah made one such voyage before being captured in 1717 by Sam Bellamy, the boldest pirate of his day. Two months later, in one of the worst nor'easters ever, the ship sank, drowning all but 2 of the 146 people aboard. For anyone intrigued by the lore of piracy, the mystery of shipwrecks, or the sad and salty intertwining of slave and pirate history, Real Pirates has the answers.National
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COPY LINK: https://pdf.bookcenterapp.com/yumpu/1426302797 There’smystery in her
history there’sgold within her hold…Ths vivid picture book takes readers through the
swashbuckling tale of the Whydah. One of the most advanced sailing ships of the early 18thcentury
when she first set sail from London in late 1716, this vessel brought adventure, wealth,
and doom to all who sailed on her. The Whydah was christened after the West African trading post
of Ouidah. Commissioned as a slave ship, the Whydah was built with a deep cargo hold to pack in
her human cargo, African captives bound for sale to Caribbean planters. The Whydah would make
only one such voyage, before being captured by pirates off the Bahamas in February 1717. She
fell into the hands of captain Sam Bellamy who soon replaced the English flag with the Jolly
Roger. Fate had still more in store for the Whydah. During one of the worst nor’eaters ever
recorded, she sank off Cape Cod on April 26, 1717. Packed with plunder, she was lashed to
pieces by the storm and sank rapidly. There were few survivors. The sea swallowed the Whydah
along with her treasure, yet the fascinating saga of this storied ship was far from over. Centuries
later, underwater explorer Barry Clifford, raised on legends of the sea around Cape Cod, set out to
find the wreck. His quest literally led him into the history books, and he located the first
authenticated pirate ship ever in 1984. Illustrated with dramatic color artwork by Greg Manchess,
and awash with Ken Garrett’sdazzling photographs of the artifacts raised by Barry Clifford,
this book captures the golden age of piracy in all its glory. Real Pirates will delight rambunctious
pirates-at-heart and armchair treasure hunters alike. Thanks to Barry Clifford, the multifaceted
story of the ship that lay hidden in a watery grave for more than 250 years can now be told. Driven
by a lively narrative and illustrated with such stunning photography, this book is pure gold.
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