pirates News

Indie author Gregory S. Slomba has published his first novel, “The Deliverers: Sharky and the Jewel”. The book, a fantasy for children ages 9 to 13, is currently available on Amazon.com and CreateSpace.com, and as an e-book for Kindle.

The IMB has revealed that whilst the total number of incidents of piracy and armed robbery has dropped from 445 in 2010 to 439 in 2011, attacks against ships in east and West Africa are a rising trend. The Panic Room Company is feeling the effects.

Midlands auction house, Biddle & Webb has a collection of documents for sale that allude to some of the most significant events in British history.

For John Amrhein, Jr, a nearly lifetime of exploration and archival research has culminated in two books on the lost 1750 Spanish fleet. His new book, Treasure Island: The Untold Story, now takes us back to Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.

Escape into the world created by author M.L. Canales, filled with time travel, pirates, exciting battles and unforgettable adventure, when you read his new book Through The Glass Darkly: A Dragons’ Tale.

My Wonderful Walls has released a new line of wall stickers called the Flying Pirates Sticker Kit. A twist on the traditional pirate theme, the company has created something that is truly innovative, beautiful, and extremely family-friendly.

David Cameron will legalise armed guards on British-registered ships at threat from Somali pirates. The Prime Minister said he would reverse Britain’s existing stance opposing weapons and pledged that the new rules would be in place within a month.

Shipping supply companies are getting more requests from customers for Engarde body armour and helmets to augment crew safety equipment. In response to rising concerns over piracy, ship captains are fitting crews with EnGarde tactical body armor.

Piracy and other maritime threats around Africa are now costing most international users of sea routes millions in increased fuel prices, insurance, security and ransom payments as well as costing Africa its integrity and security.

BLACK POWDER COMIC BOOK---ACTION PACKED FIRST ISSUE!--A Bloody Frontier Adventure!--Set during the catastrophic New Madrid earthquake of 1812.

Rockingham, W.A author Dennis Seddon has released his first novel 'Daughters of the Sea'.

Jewellery that is perfect for a touch of pirate style

Cultural Resources and archaeologists will be on hand Saturday in Cary, in connection with the “Pirates!” musical program planned by the N.C. Symphony, to show artifacts from Blackbeard’s shipwreck, the Queen Anne’s Revenge.

From all over the world, a tide of more than 12,000 fans swept through the North Carolina Maritime Museum doors in just seven days to experience the new “Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge 1718” exhibit in Beaufort .

Special Festival Production of The Pirates of Penzance will include an international cast, assembled to present a show with just one week's rehearsal time.

The Tudors were great explorers and November at the Falstaff Experience Tudor World is all about Transport.

Gilbert & Sullivan's most popular opera, The Mikado, will be presented by a teenage cast.

"Deadliest Camper" is a summer day camp instructing children on how to fight like a Ninja, Spartan or Knight. History lessons included, kids take on the persona of their favorite historical warrior. They enjoy martial arts practice- even warfare.

Before the films, pirates roamed and plundered through the Caribbean as written about at Wordwaves.com.

A recovery effort to retrieve Blackbeard's 3,000-pound anchor begins today in the Atlantic waters near the Beaufort, N.C., site of the Queen Anne's Revenge shipwreck.

Johnny Depp reveals in a recent interview that he suffers from a "Weird Eye" syndrome which prevents him from being able to physically view 3-D imagery.

Country music artist Bryan Cole will release a brand new single, "Pride And The Passion" on Monday, May 9th

The Pittsburgh Pirates will use a new Bryan Cole song, "Pride and the Passion" in their upcoming television commercials.

Disney's famous film, "Pirates of the Caribbean, which stared Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, comes into mind when we mention the word "Pirate".

For those who have not booked their holiday yet, this ‘adventurous’ package might be interesting.

Spanish galleons, sunken treasure ships, and buccaneers once were a reality of life in Florida. Pirate tales plus a love of history and research came together for author Michelle Stinson Ross in her new novella, “Revenge of the Siren Song.”

Ahoy Matey! Pirates, buccaneers, privateers, corsairs, whatever you may call them, who really are these long haired, one eyed, wooden legged men?

Come along on this exciting Mission to Save Dad.

We are proud to have participated in the initial signing of The International Code of Conduct for Private Security Companies, and support this international initiative

Fans at Dowdy-Ficklin Stadium Could Win Free Sausage Biscuit

Rally planned for Friday in Denver at the Mexican Consulate building to bring Colorado native David Hartley home and make a plea to both the U.S. and Mexican governments to step up the investigation into the attack.

All aboard! If you’ve ever wanted to set sail for The Bermuda Triangle, now is your chance.

Charleston Pirate Tours and Island Paradise Balloon Art are donating $1 of each tour ticket and 5% of event fees to Bird Love Avian Sanctuary, a bird rescue facility in Columbia, SC. Charleston Pirate Tours mascot, Capt Bob is a former resident.

Author John O'Melveny Woods stages a reading of his new swashbuckling pirate adventure, Return to Treasure Island at The Book Works.

Celebrate Swansea's links to the sea with this free nautical-themed weekend festival packed full of sea and land-based activities and entertainment.

Captain Blue Eye's Adventures Are Now Sailing Into Hi-Def Video

Dust off your eye patch for a Pirate Costume Party. Nirvana Fusion Bar in Fort Myers plans a swashbuckling time to raise money and donations to assist the National Wildlife Federation Gulf Oil Restoration Fund, by hosting a Pirate Costume Party.

Documentary recounts tales of pirates who preyed on shipping in Chesapeake Bay during the Golden Age of piracy. The DVD is now on sale in stores and online.

New Young Adult Historical Ebook "Across The Sea" by Eric Marier Tells the Story of a Sixteenth Century Boy Who is the Key to Unlocking the Mystery of Atlantis

Hundreds of pirates will hit the road on bikes during Park Lawn's Big Bikes, Big Hearts: Ride the Plank Motorcycle run on Sunday, May 16th. This will benefit hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities for local non-profit Park Lawn.

Simio used in capstone project to study the prevention of piracy, illegal drug trafficking, and increased security within ports, waterways, and coastal areas.

Two films featuring the Sailing Ship will also be shown April 30 at Riverfront Library in honor of her docking

Stephen Askins reports on possible new US regulations on the payment of ransoms to pirates and the effect these could have on shipowners and others involved in the ransom process.

Modern Pirates! and ken miller knows all about them and will share all his vast knowlege with us. SATURDAY FEB 6 2010 SO DONT MISS THIS AWSOME SHOW

Dragons Giftware Lair presents Derek W. Frost's fine collection of Pirate's Chests and Pirate's Chest Jeweled Boxes.

Somali Chili' Pirates seize cargo ship! Somali Chili' African pirates seized a merchant vessell. Multimillion Dollar ransoms have resulted for Somali pirates who have hijacked more than 80 ships during last 24 months! Somali Chili' African Pirates?

The newest work by Victor Michaels, The Sagas of Dxaan Lere has arrived!!! Take a ride through a world of darkness. Where a young boy befriends an aging caravan leader and learns of family. Come to know of the mystcism that it is to be Sen Caltaran.

Kelly Lin Roncace’s Lilian Finch: Her Maiden Voyage spins a delightful twist on the fantasy pirate genre.

Techno-savvy Elizabeth Latimer is the heroine of a new Swashbuckling adventure called THE PIRATE VORTEX. Penned by thriller writer Deborah Cannon, it is the first title in her new Elizabeth Latimer, Pirate Hunter series for young adults.

New author, Ken Miller, recently published his novel “Langata Rules: Pirate at Lat 10” where he describes in great detail the political, business and intelligence implications of a pirate attack in international waters.