Episode 244 – A Wolf in Shark’s Clothing
William Kidd escapes the long arm of Commodore Thomas Warren, and Warren spreads word of Captain Kidd, the nefarious pirate.
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Episode 243 – Ye Honesty of His Designs
On 11 December, 1696 the Adventure Galley encountered a Naval fleet under Commodore Thomas Warren. Warren was the worst kind
Episode 242 – A Private Man of War
A mere four days after leaving New York, Kidd betrayed his investors, his business partners, and five of the most
Episode 241 – Half Drunk, Half Sober, or Half Asleep
Adventure Galley spent a few weeks in port before departing on 6 September, 1696.
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 229 – The Restlessness of Pirates
In New York William Kidd had to recruit a whole crew of skilled sailors and privateers. In New York in
Episode 228 – True Colors
Captain William Kidd spent the night before his departure from London bragging about his Letter of Marque. And annoying all
Episode 227 – Pirates, Free-Booters, & Sea Rovers
In October, 1695 William Kidd signed a contract for his pirate hunting expedition. That autumn he was concerned with the
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Episode 226 – Goods, Treasure, & Other Things
William Kidd found himself in London, more and more under the sway of two influential men, who were maneuvering him
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Episode 200 – Kidd in New York
I unironically use the word unbeknownst.