Many of us fantasize and romanticize about pirates. We write and read about pirates and long for the days of the open seas and the carefree lifestyle we think they led. Some have a need to feel the wind in our hair and the sun on our faces as we steer our ship toward the loving arms of a home country that we may not have seen in many months. We picture our native shores as they come into view just over the horizon and the hearty welcome we might receive upon landing.
Some find excitement in the battles to be waged and booty to be looted. For others it is the thrill of the chase at sea, whether they are the rabbit or the hunter.
Movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean only increase the romantic daydreams of becoming a pirate. The popularity of the movie and its later installments show this to be true.
Currently I am writing a novel about pirates of the 1700s. Therefore, when I happen upon a lens that gives information about pirates I have yet to meet in my travels through time, I stop and read.
What were the real pirates of old like? Why did they become pirates in the first place? Did you know there were women pirates also? These questions and many more are answered in the lens Pirates Worthy of Note. Lensmaster Stargazer00 tells us of many of the real pirates behind the myths.
We live in a world where there are still dangerous pirates sailing the seas. Luckily, we have the Navy to protect our shores. This well respected lensmaster is an extremely proud US Navy mom!
Today’s question is if you were a pirate or even a privateer in the 1700s, what would you have named your ship?
Swashbuckler by SillyShirts
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