Episode 241 – Half Drunk, Half Sober, or Half Asleep
Adventure Galley spent a few weeks in port before departing on 6 September, 1696.
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Episode 240 – No Prey or Pay
Today we’re discussing the crew that – suspiciously – began signing up for Adventure Galley in August, 1696. We have
Episode 239 – The Sea Flower
Today we say goodbye to Captain Henry Every, The King of Pirates.
Episode 238 – Brushes with the Law
Near the end of May, 1696, the pirates (formerly) of the Fancy began to go their separate ways. Three distinct
Episode 237 – The King of Madagascar
In 1696 the seas were filled with young men and women who would, in a few short years time, be
Episode 236 – Protection & Liberty
In March, 1696, Henry Every & the Fancy arrive at Nassau, New Providence Island.
Episode 235 – Foundation Myths part 2
In 1684, a Dutch privateer flying Dutch colors attacked Veracruz. In retaliation, the Governor of Cuba attacked the English colony
Episode 234 – Foundation Myths part 1
In the 1670s, New Providence Island became a hub of wreckers, privateers, pirates, and all the associated businesses. This was
Episode 233 – Fortune & Freedom
More terrible than Tortuga. More perfidious than Port Royal. More lascivious than Libertalia. Nassau is the single location most associated
Episode 232 – Timothy Tugmutton & Simon Whifflingpin at the Bank of Aldgate Pump
This is the tale of how Timothy Tugmutton & Simon Whifflingpin from the Bank of Aldgate Pump arrived at a
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