This proclamation was published in The Boston Gazette on October 17, 1720, along with a proclamation for the apprehension of the named pirates issued by Governor Rogers.
New Providence, 4th September
Several pirates are on the coast of the Bahamas, among which is one Rackam who ran away with asloop of six guns and took with him twelve men and two women. The governor of this place sent a sloop with 45 men after him. And on the second instant Doctor Rowan with his sloop and 54 hands, twelve guns, went out in order to suppress them, as did Captain Roach who arrived here from Barbados. The pirates swear destruction to all those who belong to this island.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY
WOODES ROGERS, ESQ.
GOVERNOR OF NEW PROVIDENCE, &C,
A PROCLAMATION
Whereas John Rackam, George Featherstone, John Davis, Andrew Gibson, John Howell, Noah Patrick and two women, by name Anne Fulford alias Bonny and Mary Read, did on the 22nd of August last combine together to enter on board, take, steal, and run away with out of this road of Providence, a certain sloop called the William, burthen about twelve tons, mounted with four great guns and a swivel one, belonging to Captain John Ham, and with the said sloop did proceed to commit robbery and piracy upon the boat and effects of James Gohier, Esq.,…
A symphonic power metal band from Austria formed in 2000. They play melodic music with both male and female lead vocals. Their songs mix nautical and fantasy themes with their most recent albums concentrating more on the topic of pirates. The band’s line-up has changed considerably over the years, the only remaining and founding member being Thomas Caser on drums. The band has recorded many albums, including three live ones in addtion to those listed below.
Catchy and melodic tunes by probably the first all-female pirate metal band band. Pirate Queen’s music is a blend of pirate- and fantasy themed symphonic power metal. Their debut single and video, “Pirates From The Sea”, was released on November 24, 2023 via Despotz Records to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
The third book in the Pyrate Chronicles series.
This rollicking account of the golden age of piracy is packed with vivid history and high seas adventure. David Cordingly, an acclaimed expert on pirates, reveals the spellbinding truth behind the legends of Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Sir Francis Drake, the fierce female brigands Mary Read and Anne Bonny, and others who rode and robbed upon the world’s most dangerous waters. Here, in thrilling detail, are the weapons they used, the ships they sailed, and the ways they fought—and were defeated.