Episode 54 - The War of the Reunions

Episode 54 - The War of the Reunions

Christmas, 1683. King Louis XIV invaded The Holy Roman Empire in a bid to claim the western bank of the Rhine. At that exact moment Laurens de Graaf attacked one of the jewels of the Spanish Empire. He was called a pirate despite his Letter of Marque, but if so, his piracy was remarkably unprofitable and played perfectly into Louis' war aims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 247 - Weary of Ill Success

Episode 247 - Weary of Ill Success

William Kidd lost 40 men on Mohilla Island. He scraped together some replacements, but then he made a decision that would shape his career, his life, and our perception of Captain Kidd for centuries t...

15 Helmi 202231min

Episode 246 - Careening

Episode 246 - Careening

Captain Kidd and the crew set to careen Adventure Galley and they found the process more hazardous than anyone expected. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. If...

8 Helmi 202234min

Episode 245 - The Devil Knows How to Row

Episode 245 - The Devil Knows How to Row

William Kidd arrived at Madagascar at the beginning of 1697. He expected to find pirates, but he found something far more dangerous. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast...

1 Helmi 202238min

Episode 244 - A Wolf in Shark's Clothing

Episode 244 - A Wolf in Shark's Clothing

William Kidd escapes the long arm of Commodore Thomas Warren, and Warren spreads word Captain Kidd, the nefarious pirate. The Pirate History Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media Podcast Network. I...

25 Tammi 202235min

Episode 243 - Ye Honesty of His Designs

Episode 243 - Ye Honesty of His Designs

On 11 December, 1696 the Adventure Galley encountered a Naval fleet under Commodore Thomas Warren. Warren was the worst kind of Navy Officer, and Captain Kidd had decisions to make. The Pirate History...

18 Tammi 202236min

Episode 242 - A Private Man of War

Episode 242 - A Private Man of War

A mere four days after leaving New York, Kidd betrayed his investors, his business partners, and five of the most powerful men in England. He signed new Articles of Agreement with the crew - a proper ...

11 Tammi 202232min

Episode 241 - Half Drunk, Half Sober, or Half Asleep

Episode 241 - Half Drunk, Half Sober, or Half Asleep

Adventure Galley spent a few weeks in port before departing on 6 September, 1696. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Tammi 202228min

Episode 240 - No Prey or Pay

Episode 240 - No Prey or Pay

Today we're discussing the crew that - suspiciously - began signing up for Adventure Galley in August, 1696. We have a grab bag of pirates, sailors, loyal New York notables, and land lubbers. It was n...

28 Joulu 202135min

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