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The typical pirate crew was an unorthodox mixture of former sailors, escaped convicts, disillusioned men, and possibly escapee or former slaves, among others, looking for wealth at any cost; once aboard a seafaring vessel, the group would draw-up their own ship- and crew-specific code (or articles), which listed and described the crew's ...
The use of oars proved to be pointless when the faster Greyhound came alongside Ranger and the crews of two ships began skirmishing with small arms. Grappling hooks were thrown and the crew of Greyhound boarded the sloop. After a few more moments of intense close-quarters combat the pirates surrendered and were taken prisoner.
To desert the ship or their quarters in battle, was punished with death or marooning. ... Burl, Aubrey (2006) Black Barty: Bartholomew Roberts and his pirate crew ...
In many navies, a quartermaster is a seaman or petty officer with responsibility for navigation and operation of the helm of a ship. The term appears to derive from the title of a German royal official, the Quartiermeister. This term meant "master of quarters" (where "quarters" refers to lodging or accommodation).
In sailing ships, the officers and paying passengers would have an individual or shared cabin. The captain or commanding officer would occupy the "great cabin" that normally spanned the width of the stern and had large windows. On a warship, it was a privileged area, separate from the rest of the ship, for the exclusive use of the captain.
Bellamy decided to take Whydah Gally as his new flagship; several of her crew remained with their ship and joined the pirate gang. Pirate recruitment was most effective among the unemployed, escaped bondsmen, and transported criminals, as the high seas made for an instant leveling of class distinctions.
General restoration and refitting of the ship took place during 2004–2006, including the fitting of a new central heating boiler, improvements to the electrical system, repainting of the ship, and refurbishment of the mess room and crew quarters. During 2013, a new transmitter mast was erected on MV Ross Revenge. [9]
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