Pirates Collection

Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, America, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball team c.1909

Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, America, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball team c.1909

Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
Jamaica Inn, a Grade II listed building on Bodmin Moor near Bolventor, Cornwall, built as a coaching inn in 1750. Popular with smugglers

Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, America, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball team c.1909

Cincinnati Federal Theatre presents Pirates of Penzance a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of The Pirates of Penzance at Emery, Walnut & Parkway

Long John Silver / Parrot
For generations of readers, the archetypal pirate is Long John Silver, the devious and malevolent villain of Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island - parrot and all !

HENRY MORGAN 1635-1688
Sir Henry Morgan, a Welsh buccaneer in the English service, carrying out many raids on the Spanish, favoured by Charles II and appointed Governor of Jamaica

John Paul Jones
Americans would be indignant to see their gallant naval hero portrayed on the London stage as a PIRATE ! - yet here he is, as acted by Mr Elsgood with bravo galore

PIrate knitting pattern
A gay, swashbuckling three-piece to knit for teenagers! The 1950s were a more innocent time

Blackbeard & Crew / Pirate
Blackbeard the Pirate & his jolly buccaneers, including Abdallah, Captain of the Mogul

Ship Flying Jolly Roger
A typical pirate ship flying the jolly roger flag

Peter Pan and Wendy. From Playhour (1958-59)

Gilbert and Sullivan theatre poster
Poster for the Gilbert and Sullivan production The Pirates of Penzance. W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan worked together to create fourteen operas between 1871 and 1896

Bristol Derby: Joe Bryan's Goal Secures Bristol City Victory in Johnstone's Paint Trophy
Bristol Citys Joe Bryan celebrates - Photo mandatory by-line: Joe Meredith/JMP - 04/09/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bristol Rovers - Johnstone Paint Trophy - First

Bristol Derby: Bristol City Triumphs Over Bristol Rovers 2-1 in Johnstones Paint Trophy
The scoreboard shows the end result with Bristol City winning 2-1 - Photo mandatory by-line: Rogan Thomson/JMP - 04/09/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate

Wreck in the Offing!, an illustration from Harpers Weekly, 1878 (litho)
STC311037 Wreck in the Offing!, an illustration from Harpers Weekly, 1878 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The Black Spot: About half way down the slope to the stockade
1218845 The Black Spot: About half way down the slope to the stockade, they were collected in a group (colour litho) by Wyeth

Merchant ship attacked by pirates, 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
Merchant ship attacked by pirates, 15th century

Captain Henry Avery, pirate
Captain Avery and his crew taking one of the Great Moguls ships. In 1695, pirate Henry Averys (aka Every or Avary) ship, the Fancy

Characters of Peter Pan by H. M. Brock
Wendy and Peter heading the procession of characters in J. M. Barries famous childrens play, Peter Pan, as imagined by H. M. Brock in an illustration specially drawn for The Sphere. Date: 1920

Skull and Crossbones - Inverted
The Jolly Roger is the name given to any of various flags flown to identify a ships crew as pirates. The flag most usually identified as the Jolly Roger today is the skull and crossbones

Skull and Crossbones
The Jolly Roger is the name given to any of various flags flown to identify a ships crew as pirates. The flag most usually identified as the Jolly Roger today is the skull and crossbones

SILENT FILM STILL: PIRATES. Lupino Lane in Pirates Beware, 1928

Morgan sacks Panama
Admiral Sir Henry Morgan (1635-1688) and his English buccaneers sack the Spanish city of Panama, looting immense wealth and returning to Jamaica a hero

Lambro the Pirate
Mr Dry in the role of Lambro the Pirate

Events / Africa / Libya
The U.S. wages war on Algerian pirates : Stephen Decaturs life is saved when Reuben James interposes his head between a pirate sword and his commander

Peter Pan and Wendy

G&s / Pirates, India 3
Young Frederic is reminded of his duty at pistol-point by the Pirate King and Ruth in an amateur production by the British community at Simla, India

Blackpool Opera House
Interior view during a performance of Gilbert & Sulivans The Pirates of Penzance

Treasure Isle / Jim Caught
Jim Hawkins is caught by the pirates

Captain Roberts
BARTHOLOMEW ROBERTS Captain Roberts, the pirate with sword in hand and tricorn hat

Exploration / Batuta
IBN BATUTA Arab Traveller Attacked by pirates

Bristol Derby: Johnstone's Paint Trophy First Round - Man of the Match Presentations, Ashton Gate, 2013
Man of the match presentations - Photo mandatory by-line: Dougie Allward/JMP - 04/09/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bristol Rovers - Johnstone Paint Trophy - First

Bristol Derby: Clash of Rivals - Bristol City vs. Bristol Rovers (Johnstone's Paint Trophy First Round, 2013)
Bristol Rovers fans - Photo mandatory by-line: Dougie Allward/JMP - 04/09/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bristol Rovers - Johnstone Paint Trophy - First Round

Bristol City V Bristol Rovers 040913
GOAL CELEBRATIONS. Bristol Citys Jay Emmanuel-Thomas celebrates his goal with Bristol Citys Aden Flint - Photo mandatory by-line

Bristol Derby: Jay Emmanuel-Thomas Scores the Winner for Bristol City against Rovers in Johnstone Paint Trophy
Bristol Citys Jay Emmanuel-Thomas shoots outside the box and scores. - Photo mandatory by-line: Alex James/JMP - 04/09/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bristol Rovers

Bristol Born Joe Bryan Scores Game-Winning Goal in Bristol Derby
Bristol Citys bristol born, Joe Bryan celebrates scoring to make it 2-1 - Photo mandatory by-line: Joe Meredith/JMP - 04/09/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bristol

Joe Bryan's Goal: Bristol City Takes 2-1 Lead over Bristol Rovers in Johnstone Paint Trophy Derby
Bristol Citys bristol born, Joe Bryan celebrates scoring to make it 2-1 - Photo mandatory by-line: Joe Meredith/JMP - 04/09/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bristol

Bristol Derby: Jay Emmanuel-Thomas's Stunner - Bristol City vs. Bristol Rovers, Johnstone's Paint Trophy 2013
Bristol Citys Jay Emmanuel-Thomas celebrates his wonder strike - Photo mandatory by-line: Joe Meredith/JMP - 04/09/2013 - SPORT - FOOTBALL - Ashton Gate - Bristol - Bristol City V Bristol Rovers

Bristol City's Jay Emmanuel-Thomas Scores and Celebrates with a
Bristol City Midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas (ENG) celebrates scoring a goal by revealing a tshirt that reads " leave it yeah

History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print)
7339232 History of the Pirates...of all nations. Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate, 1836 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25.4x16.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot
7339197 Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97); National Maritime Museum

The Welsh pirate Howell Davis, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339195 The Welsh pirate Howell Davis, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); 49.4x44.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: A)

Death warrant for convicted pirates, 18th century (manuscript)
7339184 Death warrant for convicted pirates, 18th century (manuscript) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 52.2x73.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

'The Bucaniers of America', 1684 (print)
7339182 'The Bucaniers of America', 1684 (print) by English School, (17th century); 6.7x50.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton)
7340527 Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 221x284.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Sea Adventure: The buccaneers at Porto Bello (colour litho)
8668732 Sea Adventure: The buccaneers at Porto Bello (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The buccaneers at Porto Bello)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Ahoy, mateys! Set sail on a thrilling adventure into the world of pirates. From Forbes Field in Pittsburgh to Jamaica Inn in Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, these swashbucklers have left their mark throughout history. In the heart of Pittsburgh, Forbes Field stands as a reminder of the city's connection to piracy. But don't be fooled by its baseball legacy; beneath its surface lies tales of hidden treasures and daring escapades. Venture across the Atlantic to Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. This infamous inn has witnessed countless pirate rendezvous and secret meetings, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. While pirates may seem rough and tough, they also had their softer side. Who would have thought that even pirates enjoyed knitting? Discover the pirate knitting pattern that adds a touch of whimsy to their rugged lifestyle. The Cincinnati Federal Theatre presents "Pirates of Penzance, " a Gilbert and Sullivan classic that brings laughter and music to audiences far and wide. Join Long John Silver as he navigates through treacherous waters with his trusty parrot by his side. Speaking of legendary figures, John Paul Jones emerges as one of history's most fearsome pirates. His cunning tactics struck fear into the hearts of many sailors who dared cross his path. Back at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, immerse yourself in tales about Blackbeard & Crew - notorious pirates whose exploits still capture our imagination today. Their ruthless ways continue to fascinate us centuries later. Step back further into time with Henry Morgan (1635-1688), an infamous buccaneer known for raiding Spanish ships during the golden age of piracy. His name strikes both fear and admiration among those who study this era closely. Look up at sea or land; you might spot a ship flying the Jolly Roger flag – an iconic symbol associated with piracy since time immemorial. It serves as a warning sign for all those who dare to cross paths with these seafaring outlaws.