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GREAT LAKES PIRATES February 2017

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Timber Gray Wolf

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Star~Dust

Editor, Motivator

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Contents

04)Benjamin Hornigold 06)Drink 10) Pirate of the Month

Timber Gray Wolf

14)War Ships On the Horizon 16) Events 20) Steampunk of the Month

Anies W’nstorm

24) Captain’s Log 22) Shanties Do you have an awsome article that you would want to share? Email us the article and if the staff loves it, You will know soon enough.

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Benjamin Hornigold Early Career

Hornigold’s early life is unrecorded, although he is sometimes claimed to have been born in the English county of Norfolk, where the surname Hornigold or Hornagold appears. If so, he might have first served at sea aboard ships whose home port was either King’s Lynn or Great Yarmouth.

His first documented acts of piracy took place in the winter of 1713–1714, when he employed periaguas (sailing canoes) and a sloop to menace merchant vessels off the coast of New Providence and its capital Nassau, where he had established a ‘Privateers’ or ‘Pirates’ republic. By 1717, Hornigold had at his command a thirty-gun sloop he named the Ranger, which was probably the most heavily armed ship in the region, and this allowed him to seize other vessels with impunity.

Hornigold’s second-incommand during this period was Edward Teach, who would later be better known as the pirate Blackbeard. When Hornigold took command of the Ranger, he delegated the captaincy of his earlier sloop to Teach. In the spring of 1717 the two pirate captains seized three merchant ships in quick

succession, one carrying 120 barrels of flour bound for Havana, another a Bermudan sloop with a cargo of spirits and the third a Portuguese ship travelling from Madeira with a cargo of white wine.

In March 1717 Hornigold attacked an armed merchant vessel sent to the Bahamas by the Governor of South Carolina to hunt for pirates.

The merchantman escaped by running itself aground on Cat Cay, and its captain later reported that Hornigold’s fleet had increased to five vessels, with a combined crew of around 350 pirates.

Hornigold is recorded as having attacked a sloop off the coast of Honduras, but as one of the passengers of the captured vessel recounted, “they did us no further injury than the taking most of our hats from us, having got drunk the night before, as they told us, and toss’d theirs overboard”.

Overthrow and pardon Despite his apparent maritime supremacy, Hornigold remained careful not to attack British-flagged ships, apparently to maintain the legal defence that he was a privateer operating against England’s enemies in the War of the Spanish Succession.This scrupulous approach was not to the liking of his lieutenants, and in November 1717 a vote was taken among the combined crews to attack any vessel they chose. Hornigold opposed the decision and was replaced as captain.At the time, Edward Teach was commanding Hornigold’s second ship, and he probably did not learn of the mutiny until the two ships met later in the year. It was most likely that at this time the two pirates went their separate ways, with Teach setting sail for the Caribbean once again, leaving Hornigold to limp back to New Providence in command of a single sloop and a small crew. He continued piracy operations from Nassau until December 1717, when word arrived of a general pardon for pirates offered by the King. Hornigold sailed to Jamaica in January 1718 and received a pardon from the governor there. He later became a pirate hunter for the new governor of the Bahamas, Woodes Rogers.

The King’s Pardon of 1717 and 1718

Pirate hunter and death

On September 5th 1717, King George the III Issued the Proclamation of 1717 “For Suppressing Pirates in the West Indies.” This document granted a pardon to all pirates who surrendered themselves to any colonial governor or governor under the domain of the British Empire save passage and were guaranteed a “clean slate” of their record.

However, word of this did not get out to the West Indies and so in December of 1718 another proclamation, or more famously known as the King’s Pardon of 1718 was issued for the same purpose. In both of these documents, not only were pirates granted a clean slate on their record, but they were also offered a large sum of money for the capturing of other pirates who were guilty of piracy, murder, and treason against His Majesty. More specifically, for every captain who was captured, the person responsible would receive 100 pounds, and for every lieutenant and “boatswain” a reward of 40 pounds was offered.[11] Each level of member on a pirate ship had a reward placed on their heads from this point on.

Rogers granted Hornigold’s request for a pardon, but he commissioned him to hunt down other pirates, including his former lieutenant, Teach (Blackbeard). Hornigold was to spend the next eighteen months cruising the Bahamas in pursuit of Stede Bonnet and Jack Rackham. In December 1718 Governor Rogers wrote to the Board of Trade in London commending Hornigold’s efforts to remedy his reputation as a pirate by hunting his former allies.

In late 1719, Hornigold’s ship was caught in a hurricane somewhere between New Providence and Mexico, and was wrecked on an uncharted reef. The incident is referred to in the contemporary account A General History of the Pyrates by Captain Charles Johnson, which states, “in one of which voyages ... Captain Hornigold, another of the famous pirates, was cast away upon rocks, a great way from land, and perished, but five of his men got into a canoe and were saved.” The specific location of the reef remains unknown.

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February’s Pirates

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Interviewed by: Timber Gray Wolf

Q

Does your pirate prosoma have a back story?

A Mostly I just improvise when dressed as a pirate. I may tell a sea story from when I was in the Coast Guard and relate it to a pirates life. Or have quick witted insults to any other pirate talkin trash. It is all in fun.

Q

What do you like the most about going to the events and what is one of your favorite so far?

I like to see how other pirates are dressed and hear their stories. I am always changing my pirate garb.

A little here and there adding new weapons, doing some rope work on a handle.

Q

How long have you been into the pirate life and what made you want to be a pirate?

I guess I have been into the pirate life for about 11 years. The first few years were mostly research of famous pirates, weapons, ships and treasure. I am very intrigued by the weapons pirates used. I have wanted to be a pirate my whole life.

I think I was born a couple hundred years too late.

Q

What is some the inspiration behind your garb?

Me as a pirate is focused more on the weapons. I have forged my own boarding axe from a Stanley claw hammer. I want my weapons to be the main focus, however many of the events don’t like people to wear real swords, boarding axes, or even reproduction pistols. My pirate garb is all made by me. no store bought stuff. I am eventually going to forge a cutlass and a scimitar. I currently have these however they are just cut out of steel.

Q

Outside of going to events, are there days that you just Garb up and go out on the town. If so what type of place do you happen to go and do?

Pizza Transit in Niles, MI gives a free pizza away on Sept, 19. (International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Other than that no, like I said people don’t like “real weapons

Q

From the great list of out there, what is one of your favorite pirate movies or books?

My favorite pirate movie is Cutthroat Island. Favorite animated movie is Treasure Planet

Q

Is there anything you would like to share with our readers?

Shiver me timbers... I thought you would never ask. “I have been a Pirate all me bloomin life. Me mother was a mermaid and me father was King Neptune. I was born on the crest of a wave and rocked in the cradle of the deep. Me eyes is stars and me teeth is spars I’s tough I is, I am I argh!!!”

The term “brigantine” for centuries has referred to a sizable two-masted sailing vessel.

Brigantines historically were sail and oar-powered, making them very maneuverable and favored as warships.

Pirates operating in the Mediterranean favored brigantines for these reasons as well. From the 18th century on, “brigantine” referred to the rigging style popularized by the ships of the same name, having a fully square-rigged foremast and foreand-aft-rigged mainsails with square topsails.

Brigantines were popular in British colonies, second in favor only to sloops.

Keeping with their unsavory history, fast and maneuverable brigantines remained popular among pirates and used in espionage and surveying.

Brigs were originally developed as a larger variant of a brigantine, the

former having two squarerigged masts as opposed to the latter’s one. Having two square sails was intended to give the brig greater sailing power, and require a smaller crew to handle the sails, than a brigantine did. Brigs were able to turn very tightly, and this maneuverability increased its popularity among British Royal sailors and pirates alike. Brigs varied quite a bit in size (75 to 165 feet long), and could carry 10 to 18 guns comfortably; they also had a decent sized cargo area, making them versatile sailing vessels for merchant, military, or private use.

Brigs did have several important drawbacks.

For one, the squarerigged sails made it very difficult to sail into the winds. Brigs were not ideal for trans-Atlantic trips because getting back home would have been near impossible. Secondly, brigs required large crews for being

typically small ships. Though once popular ships, brigs were eventually beat out by schooners (which didn’t need as large as crew) and steamships (which could sail into winds) in the 19th century.

While the brig was rare in the Caribbean during the golden age of piracy, today some of the most iconic pirate ships on the silver screen are portrayed by

brigs. The H.M.S. Interceptor from the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie is one example. That ship is portrayed by a functioning ship, the Lady Washington. Some other brigs in movies and T.V. would be the Jolly Roger, Captain Hook’s ship from the book “Peter Pan” and television series Once

Upon A Time; as well as the H.M.S. Sophie from the film Master and Commander. Away from the big screen, brigs are also modeled and used in the popular Assassin’s Creed video game series. Both the Aquila from Assassin’s Creed 3 and the Jackdaw from Assassin’s Creed Black Flag were brigs.

Anies W’nstorm & Dueien D’mont

Mark your Calendar, and get ready for the Event season to kick off for 2017. As the year goes on, we shall add more events and update any dates that may change.

2017 Feburary

3rd~5th - Mid Winter Pleasure Faire

• Gibraltar Trade Center - 237 N River Rd, Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043

11th - St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

• 9am to 10pm • 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-5822

18th - Shiver Me Timbers

• Woodshire Place Banquet Facility • 6520 W Grand River Rd, Fowlerville, Michigan 48836

24th~26th Michigan Nordic Fire Festival

• Fri. 5:30pm-11pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-4pm • 620 W Shepherd St, Charlotte, MI 48813-2022, United State

25th - Mardi Gras Steampunk Gathering • 8pm to 11pm

• Patrick J’s Irish Pub, 3052 12 Mile Rd, Berkley, Michigan 48072

March

11th - 3rd Annual Capitol Steam Supports the Food Bank

• 8pm to 12pm • Kelly’s Downtown, 220 S Washington Sq, Lansing, Michigan 48933

18th~19th - Kalamazoo Living History Show

• 9am t0 4pm • Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake St, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49048

25th - Indiana Pirate Fest

• 10am-6pm / 8pm-Midnight • BK Club, 721 S West St, Mishawaka, IN 46544

May

13th~14 - Buccaneer Bash

• 10am to 6pm • The Olde World Village, 13215 M 96, Augusta, Michigan 49012

20th - Cedar Springs Renaissance Faire “Fellowship Of The Springs” • 12am to 6pm • Morley Park, 70 Cedar St, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319

June

2nd~4th - Port Washington Pirate Festival • Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-6pm • Rotary park, Port Washington, Wisconsin 53074

3rd~4th - Mystic Realm Fantasy Faire • Sat 10am to 9pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm • 19833 D Drive South, Marshall, MI 49068

10th - Mid-Michigan Renaissance Festival - When Worlds Collide • 11am to 6pm • Enchanted Forest, 7464 Frankenmuth Rd, Vassar, Michigan 48768

16th~17th - Steam Dream Expo 2017

• 10am to 6pm • The Olde World Village, 13215 M 96, Augusta, Michigan 49012

17th - Mid-Michigan Renaissance Festival - Magic And Mysticism • 11am to 6pm • Enchanted Forest, 7464 Frankenmuth Rd, Vassar, Michigan 48768

22nd~25th - Michigan Pagan Fest

• Wayne County Fair Grounds, 10871 Quirk Rd, Belleville, Michigan 48111

Q

How long have you been in to Steampunk and what got you into it?

I believe i have been a Steampunk longer than i even knew the word existed. 3-4 years ago, however, I was befriended by a man that ran his own Steampunk Airship, and he made me his 2nd in command. There is still so much more about Steampunk that I have yet to learn, but the freedom to dress more industrial than Renaissance garb is what appeals to me.

I am a metal working machinist by trade,,, so it just seemed to “fit”.

Interviewed by: Timber Gray Wolf

Q

What inspired you to take the character Captain Jack Sparrow and bring him into the steampunk world?

Well, Jack is one of the most famous pirate Captains around, so whats not to like about molding a character after such a pirate? From my Renaissance festival wardrobe, it was an easy transition to make myself appear to be a Steampunk Pirate. And to be quite honest, I wasn’t going that road, but others have mentioned me in the same breath...Steampunk Pirate.

Q

From the great list of out there, what is one of your favorite Steampunk movies or books?

There are so many! Where do I begin?

When one is aboard a Steampunk Airship, there is literally only so much one can do.

Reading is one of them. Wild Wild West, Van Helsing, Steamboy, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, and let us not forget The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and H.G.Wells’ The War of the Worlds, just to name a few. We have a large library aboard THE ICARUS WING, so feel free to stop in and browse for a good book

Q

What is one of your favorite things about being a steampunk?

For me personally, it has become a time to showcase one’s individuality and creativeness through wardrobe and accessories. The whimsy of it all allows for creativity never seen before. I have eye patches the likes i have never seen before. From a laser guided sniper scope, to a auto focusing eye patch made from an old broken camera, a few gears, and a handful of springs! Being a Steampunk allows my mind to look at items and think.....How can i take all these individual pieces and make one cool item? ...and then the creativity ensues

Q

What is one of your favorite parts of going to events?

To be quite honest, days in which we have Steampunk events allow me to escape the harsh realities of the common world we live in and dress whimsical and fashionable and forget about the modern day rat race we all find ourselves in. If even just for one day, I find it worthwhile. Then, when we do appear at events, the look of wonder, amusement, bewilderment, and commoraderie amongst our peers, makes it all the more better. Having a complete stranger desire to talk about what I may be wearing, or wanting photos taken, makes for a pouch-ful of memories, not only for myself but also for the stranger engaging me. Kids especially dig that which is different, and who doesn’t love making kids smile! i heard it said BEST this way.

“Creating something that makes kids and adults alike stand there and go “WOW!” is why we do what we do.

Q

What is your theory on the steampunk universe, as what caused the world to stop at steam-power?

The development of machine tools, such as the lathe, planing and shaping machines powered by these engines, enabled all the metal parts of the engines to be easily and accurately cut and in turn made it possible to build larger and more powerful engines.

In the early 19th century after the expiration of Watt’s patent, the steam engine underwent great increases in power due to the use of higher pressure steam which Watt had always avoided because of the danger of exploding boilers, which were in a very primitive state of development.

Until about 1800, the most common pattern of steam engine was the beam engine, built as an integral part of a stone or brick engine-house, but soon various patterns of self-contained portative engines (readily removable, but not on wheels) were developed, such as the table engine. Further decrease in size due to use of higher pressure came towards the end of the 18th Century when the Cornish engineer, Richard Trevithick and the American engineer, Oliver Evans, independently began to construct higher pressure (about 40 pounds per square inch (2.7 atm)) engines which exhausted into the atmosphere. This allowed an engine and boiler to be combined into a single unit compact and light enough to be used on mobile road and rail locomotives and steam boats.

Trevithick was a man of versatile talents, and his activities were not confined to small applications.

Trevithick developed his large Cornish boiler with an internal flue from about 1812. These were also employed when upgrading a number of Watt pumping engines, greatly increasing power and productivity; this led to the highly efficient large Cornish engines that continued to be built right up to the end of the 19th Century.

I first heard of the event by being emailed by them through our magazine email. After looking of the email they were looking for sponsors. After informing them that we were non-profit to zero profit, but we would still love to attend the event. After looking into the event I found out that the even was being held at and Expo Center, so there was some hope for a decent sized indoor event.

To top of my interest was that this was the first time for this event.

To make this event different compared to other that I have went to. Rather than withdrawing cash for the weekends spending, I got $100 in dollar coins, it was so worth it.

Saturday morning my First Mate Star~Dust and I set sail from Sturgis towards Birch.

Once arriving we entered into the South Room. There we took in many sits. We were both surprised to see this many and range of venders in one room.

As we made our rounds we saw plenty of familiar faces.

Before fully passing through the first room, word came that 2 more of my crew members were finally arriving, Elise W’nstrom and Dueien D’mont.

After they settled in we moved onto the North Room with them. Upon the North Room we encountered more familiar faces and fellow pirates.

In far corner of the North Room was the historical encampment.

Which to see that set up inside of building is always a great sight to see. Then never far is the Armory with plenty of swords for sale. Then in the encampment we got to chat with Admiral Morgan for a bit Another set of great faces to see is John and Amy from Voodoo Elixirs (SteamJack and

RootJack). Where we got some great news about this year’s Michiana Ren Festival. We also got a small sweet taste of Rootjack and Steamjack from them. Where I placed an order, for 2 cases for my crew.

While on your path back to the south room for another pass through a Security member stopped us and asked about our weapons. That is right folks; we were walking around for about 3~4 hours without being peace tied. They did not have someone at the entrance for a weapon check so we thought nothing of.

So we spent a moment zip-tying evening thing down, than as we were.

Besides talking to many great friends, we got to meet some new great people. One of these people will be getting a lot of our business for wood sparring swords (Captain Jason’s Treasures). Another place we got to get some great chatting on was at Griffin Forge. While W’nstrom and I chatted with the shop keep Leigh Griffin.

D’mont and Star~Dust was having a conviction with the Lioness in sign language.

Outside of all the fun happenings we about all found something we liked and bought.

Meeting some new people and spreading word of the magazine and the Silver Moon Crew.

What I thought of the event in a whole? I truly enjoy the event. It helped greatly with the winter Ren Fair Blues. For it being its first time running it was grand to see the number of venders and performers. When in the upper loft, the rooms might look empty, Intel you notice how much room is filled with performance areas and giving people elbow room to move. One thing I did not care for was the speakers. Yes it is great to inform people when something is going on, but not so load you are unable hear the person you are talking to across the table. I loved the mugs they were selling with the events logo on them, bought 2. The shirts on the other hand, I would not waste my money on them. The designs for the Ages felt like they were lacking creativity.

Might look into vending at the event next year, if my crew just goes there to volunteer to cause some chaos and entertain the guest. All of us that went look forward to go again and to see this event grow.

By: Timber Gray Wolf

North Room

South Room

Shanties Upon the Silver Moon Don’t Forget Your Old Shipmate - traditional, made famous in Master and Commander

Safe and sound at home again Let the waters roar, Jack Safe and sound at home again Let the waters roar, Jack Long we’ve tossed on the rolling main Now we’re safe ashore, Jack Don’t forget your old shipmate Fal dee ral dee ral dee rye eye doe!

Since we sailed from Plymouth Sound Four years gone, or nigh, Jack Was there ever chummies, now Such as you and I, Jack?

We have worked the self-same gun: Quarterdeck division Sponger I and loader you Through the whole commission Oftentimes have we laid out toil nor danger fearing, Tugging out the flapping sail to the weather bearing When the middle watch was on And the time went slow, boy Who could choose a rousing stave Who like Jack or Joe, boy?

There she swings, an empty hulk Not a soul below now Number seven starboard mess Misses Jack and Joe now But the best of friends must part Fair or foul the weather Hand yer flipper for a shake Now a drink together