Episode 311 – Beautiful Disaster
Look, I understand intellectually that Australia only contains a single letter L. But, due to factors beyond my control, I
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Episode 310 – Roebuck
In January, 1699 William Dampier took command of HMS Roebuck for a voyage to Terra Australia Incognita.
Episode 309 – A Ramblin’ Man
William Dampier spent almost ten years in London after his return home. But the open ocean called him back.
Episode 137 – Escape from Cygnet
We’re covering almost a year in Dampier’s life, and that of the Cygnet. It was a somewhat uneventful year, yet
Episode 136 – This Mad Crew
The Cygnet now had a fleet of three ships, and were prepared to terrorize the East Indies. However, foul weather
Episode 135 – The Distribution of Justice
At this moment in our story the pirate crew of Cygnet had a large number of Spanish captives. How they
Episode 133 – Our Business was to Pillage
We’re setting out with the crew of the Pirate ship Cygnet on their first real cruise in the East Indies.
Episode 132 – General Rogueries
Life in Maritime Southeast Asia is dominated by the Monsoon. Powerful, prevailing winds that bring storms and facilitate trade. The
Episode 131 – A Seaman Bred
We’re back with the crew of Cygnet, as they take their ease on Mindanao in the Philippines. However, under the
Episode 124 – The Wild Wild East
William Dampier and Charles Swan go ashore on Mindanao to meet with the Sultan. However, things on the island are