Pirates
Pirates have been a hazard at sea for centuries, from the Phoenicians and Vikings who regarded piracy as normal practice to the 'Golden Age' of piracy, 1650–1720, when thousands of pirates were active around the West Indies and South America. In some parts of the world, especially the South China Seas, piracy still exists today.
Podcasts and audio
- Nigel Rigby on the pirate John Gow
- Barbara Tomlinson and David Haycock dispel pirate myths
- Pirates and privateering
- Margarette Lincoln tells the story of Fanny Loviat (French businesswoman captured by Chinese pirates)
Pirate toys and games
Pirate facts and features
Publications
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This beautiful edition of Defoe's 'The Pirate Gow' is introduced by Nigel Rigby, Head of Research at the National Maritime Museum.
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'Pirating isn’t the life for everyone, but Gran says it's a career more girls should think about.' Join Gran on a delightful pirating adventure.