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Privateer: A Legacy of Adventure and Bravery From the daring exploits of Sir Francis Drake to the formidable Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Naval combat between the HMS Mary Rose of the Royal Navy and seven pirate algerines off the coast

Naval combat between the HMS Mary Rose of the Royal Navy and seven pirate algerines off the coast of Tangier (Morocco)
MMM5458016 Naval combat between the HMS Mary Rose of the Royal Navy and seven pirate algerines off the coast of Tangier (Morocco), on December 8, 1669

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Francis Drake's first view of the Pacific Ocean in 1572 (engraving)

Francis Drake's first view of the Pacific Ocean in 1572 (engraving)
527822 Francis Drake's first view of the Pacific Ocean in 1572 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: English navigator and privateer)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint)

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342605 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint)

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342603 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint)

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342602 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Sir Francis Drake engaging the Cacafuego, a rich Spanish ship, 16th century (engraving, etching)

Sir Francis Drake engaging the Cacafuego, a rich Spanish ship, 16th century (engraving, etching)
7342144 Sir Francis Drake engaging the Cacafuego, a rich Spanish ship, 16th century (engraving, etching) by June, John (1744-75); 12.2x17.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Counter commemorating the victory over the pirates of Tunis, 1790; reverse, 1790 (silver)

Counter commemorating the victory over the pirates of Tunis, 1790; reverse, 1790 (silver)
7339293 Counter commemorating the victory over the pirates of Tunis, 1790; reverse, 1790 (silver) by Badoreo, M. (18th century); 3.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher and Admiral J Bart, 1701 (medal)

Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher and Admiral J Bart, 1701 (medal)
7339287 Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher and Admiral J Bart, 1701 (medal) by German School, (18th century); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher, 1701 (metal)

Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher, 1701 (metal)
7339286 Medal commemorating the pirate Claus Stortzenbecher, 1701 (metal) by Wermuth, C. (fl.18th century); 4.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: The retreat of the pirates (print)

The retreat of the pirates (print)
7339243 The retreat of the pirates (print) by Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick (1793-1867); 27.1x20 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Destruction of the La Mouch by HMS Hermes, 14 September 1811, 19th century (coloured aquatint)

Destruction of the La Mouch by HMS Hermes, 14 September 1811, 19th century (coloured aquatint)
7341801 Destruction of the La Mouch by HMS Hermes, 14 September 1811, 19th century (coloured aquatint) by Clark, I (fl.1824) (after); 27.9x42.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate. Capturing the Mellish'

Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate. Capturing the Mellish'
7339236 Life and adventures of Paul Jones, the pirate. Capturing the Mellish'. Jones attacked by the coast-guard, while landing a cargo of contraband goods

Background imagePrivateer Collection: The Pirate, 19th century (print)

The Pirate, 19th century (print)
7339229 The Pirate, 19th century (print) by Stanfield, Clarkson Frederick (1793-1867); 14.5x10 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: C. Stanfield; J)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Charlotte de Berry, the female pirate, 19th century (engraving)

Charlotte de Berry, the female pirate, 19th century (engraving)
7339160 Charlotte de Berry, the female pirate, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 17.7x24.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePrivateer Collection: History of the Pirates...of all nations. The Buccaneers of South America, 1836 (print)

History of the Pirates...of all nations. The Buccaneers of South America, 1836 (print)
7295354 History of the Pirates...of all nations. The Buccaneers of South America, 1836 (print) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Attack on HMS Aurora by pirates, 1812, end of the action, 19th century (oil painting)

Attack on HMS Aurora by pirates, 1812, end of the action, 19th century (oil painting)
7337761 Attack on HMS Aurora by pirates, 1812, end of the action, 19th century (oil painting) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 39.2x60.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, early to mid 17th century (oil painting)

Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, early to mid 17th century (oil painting)
7337736 Spanish engagement with Barbary pirates, early to mid 17th century (oil painting) by Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652); 53.3x71.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Attack on the pirate squadron of Chuiapoo, off Tysami, China, 28 September 1849

Attack on the pirate squadron of Chuiapoo, off Tysami, China, 28 September 1849, mid-19th century (lithograph)
7337553 Attack on the pirate squadron of Chuiapoo, off Tysami, China, 28 September 1849, mid-19th century (lithograph) by Cree, Edward Hodges (1814-1901); 51.1x74.1 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Martin Frobisher

Martin Frobisher
5310320 Martin Frobisher; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Martin Frobisher, an English seaman and privateer, encountering Greenlanders in search of the North West Passage)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Portrait of Thomas Cavendish

Portrait of Thomas Cavendish
3523144 Portrait of Thomas Cavendish; (add.info.: Portrait of Sir Thomas Cavendish (1560-1592) an English explorer and a privateer known as "The Navigator"); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrivateer Collection: History. The french corsair Rene Duguay Trouin. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store

History. The french corsair Rene Duguay Trouin. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements
3434271 History. The french corsair Rene Duguay Trouin. Imagery from the Parisian Department Store: Aux Quatre Arrondissements, France, c.1900; (add.info.: Coll. Part. History)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: A fight in boats with Barbary pirates, c.1685 (drawing)

A fight in boats with Barbary pirates, c.1685 (drawing)
7341837 A fight in boats with Barbary pirates, c.1685 (drawing) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 25.3x39.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePrivateer Collection: An Attack on a Galleon, early 20th century (book illustration)

An Attack on a Galleon, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339187 An Attack on a Galleon, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); 58.4x52.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePrivateer Collection: The Attack of Two Lanoon Pirate Proas on the Proa Jolly Bachelor, 19th century (oil on canvas)

The Attack of Two Lanoon Pirate Proas on the Proa Jolly Bachelor, 19th century (oil on canvas)
3870763 The Attack of Two Lanoon Pirate Proas on the Proa Jolly Bachelor, 19th century (oil on canvas); (add.info.: Belonging to Rajah Brooks of Sarawack)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: The capture of the French merchant ships La Marquise d'Antin and Louis Erasme returning from Lima

The capture of the French merchant ships La Marquise d'Antin and Louis Erasme returning from Lima (Peru)
MMM5458290 The capture of the French merchant ships La Marquise d'Antin and Louis Erasme returning from Lima (Peru), by the English privateers Duke and Prince Frederick

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Pirates attack an English Warship

Pirates attack an English Warship
3480257 Pirates attack an English Warship; (add.info.: School of William Van der Velde 1663-1707. Pirates attack an English Warship. Oil on Canvas.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrivateer Collection: The female pirates Mary Read and Anne Bonny

The female pirates Mary Read and Anne Bonny
3330693 The female pirates Mary Read and Anne Bonny; (add.info.: Engraving of the female pirates Mary Read and Anne Bonny. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Claus Stoertebeker arrested, illustration from : 'Geschichte der Stadt Hamburg'

Claus Stoertebeker arrested, illustration from : "Geschichte der Stadt Hamburg" (history of Hamburg), by J
UTD4920185 Claus Stoertebeker arrested, illustration from : "Geschichte der Stadt Hamburg" (history of Hamburg), by J. G

Background imagePrivateer Collection: An English ship in action with Barbary Corsairs, circa 1680, c.1685 (oil on canvas)

An English ship in action with Barbary Corsairs, circa 1680, c.1685 (oil on canvas)
7337628 An English ship in action with Barbary Corsairs, circa 1680, c.1685 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 104x148 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePrivateer Collection: The King George Disabled... 1753. Creator: John Boydell

The King George Disabled... 1753. Creator: John Boydell
The King George Disabled... 1753

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Mary Read - English female pirate, 18th century (engraving)

Mary Read - English female pirate, 18th century (engraving)
3784080 Mary Read - English female pirate, 18th century (engraving) by Wentworth, F. (18th century); (add.info.: Mary Read - English female pirate holding sword)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Mary Read - English female pirate (engraving)

Mary Read - English female pirate (engraving)
3784190 Mary Read - English female pirate (engraving) by Wentworth, F. (18th century); (add.info.: Mary Read - English female pirate holding sword. Convicted of piracy during Golden Age of Piracy)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: A Privateer Outsailing a Pursuing Frigate, 1845. Creator: CW Eckersberg

A Privateer Outsailing a Pursuing Frigate, 1845. Creator: CW Eckersberg
A Privateer Outsailing a Pursuing Frigate, 1845

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Boston The Privateer Paddle Steamer early 1900s

Boston The Privateer Paddle Steamer early 1900s

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Liverpool Privateer Ships

Liverpool Privateer Ships Date: circa 1800

Background imagePrivateer Collection: 3671830

3671830

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Samuel Chester Reid, commander of a privateer during the War of 1812

Samuel Chester Reid, commander of a privateer during the War of 1812, from The History of Our Country
2657618 Samuel Chester Reid, commander of a privateer during the War of 1812, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha defeats the Holy League of Charles V under the command of Andrea Doria

Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha defeats the Holy League of Charles V under the command of Andrea Doria at the Battle of
LRI4646838 Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha defeats the Holy League of Charles V under the command of Andrea Doria at the Battle of Preveza in 1538, detail, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Umed Behzad

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Convair P4Y Privateer N2811G 121

Convair P4Y Privateer N2811G 121 Date: circa 2010

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Explorers: Sir Francis Drake on His Ship, 1931 (woodcut print)

Explorers: Sir Francis Drake on His Ship, 1931 (woodcut print)
3034940 Explorers: Sir Francis Drake on His Ship, 1931 (woodcut print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of English explorer)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Greek Pirates Attacking a Turkish Vessel, not dated (oil on fabric)

Greek Pirates Attacking a Turkish Vessel, not dated (oil on fabric)
XOS5886582 Greek Pirates Attacking a Turkish Vessel, not dated (oil on fabric) by French School, (19th century); 55.3x74.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: France, 19th century)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: The Buccaneers, 1885 (w/c)

The Buccaneers, 1885 (w/c)
XOS5885342 The Buccaneers, 1885 (w/c) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 46.9x36.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Winslow Homer (1836-1910))

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Sir Francis Drake playing bowls, with the Spanish Armada in sight at Plymouth Hoe, England in 1588

Sir Francis Drake playing bowls, with the Spanish Armada in sight at Plymouth Hoe, England in 1588
2638477 Sir Francis Drake playing bowls, with the Spanish Armada in sight at Plymouth Hoe, England in 1588. by English School

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Mrs Ching widow of pirate Adminiral Ching

Mrs Ching widow of pirate Adminiral Ching
3784207 Mrs Ching widow of pirate Adminiral Ching by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Mrs Ching wielding a sword c.1810)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Portrait of Sir Francis Drake (engraving)

Portrait of Sir Francis Drake (engraving)
3525333 Portrait of Sir Francis Drake (engraving) by Cochran, John (1803-after 1865); (add.info.: Francis Drake 1545-1596. English navigator and privateer)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: Jean Bart (engraving)

Jean Bart (engraving)
1733910 Jean Bart (engraving) by David D'Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856) (after); (add.info.: Jean Bart (Dutch: Jan Baert; 21 October 1650 - 27 April 1702)

Background imagePrivateer Collection: 'The Armada must wait until I have finished my game' (colour litho)

"The Armada must wait until I have finished my game" (colour litho)
2911903 "The Armada must wait until I have finished my game" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); (add.info)



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Privateer: A Legacy of Adventure and Bravery From the daring exploits of Sir Francis Drake to the formidable Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer, privateering has long been intertwined with tales of courage and audacity on the high seas. Sir Francis Drake, a renowned English admiral in the 16th century, epitomized the spirit of a privateer. With his cunning strategies and relentless pursuit of Spanish treasure ships, he became a legendary figure in maritime history. Fast forward to the US Navy's adaptation - the Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer. This powerful aircraft played a crucial role during World War II, patrolling vast oceans and hunting down enemy submarines. Its presence instilled fear among adversaries while safeguarding American interests. The story continues with William Thompson's valiant fight off Poole, Dorset in 1695. His bravery against overwhelming odds showcased the indomitable spirit that defined privateers throughout history. Thomas Truxtun also left an indelible mark as he commanded privateer vessels during America's early years. Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin immortalized him through his artistic prowess, capturing Truxtun's essence for posterity. During times of conflict like the War of 1812, President James Madison issued letters of marque authorizing privately owned ships like Abaellino to wage war against enemies at sea. These brave sailors risked their lives to protect their nation's interests. One cannot forget Henry Morgan's audacious raid on Panama or Boston The Privateer Paddle Steamer from early 1900s which symbolize how these seafaring adventurers shaped history. Liverpool too had its fair share of privateers who sailed under various flags seeking fortune and glory on treacherous waters worldwide. Whether it be soaring through skies or sailing across vast oceans, privateers have always embodied adventure and bravery.