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We no longer call them pirates, but we still have them with us today. They no longer say “Arrrrrr!” , but instead call you and say “Your warranty is expiring soon…”
History Guy: You come up with some great lines: “The black flag fluttered feebly across the body of a pirate”. Most eloquent alliteration if there ever was. 🏴☠
Thank you, but that particular line was a quotation was from Aubrey Burl, “Black Barty: Bartholomew Roberts and his Pirate Crew,” Sutton, Alum Books, (2006) page 231.
a coworker tells the story of being on his honeymoon a few years ago at a resort in...Haiti or DR, and talking to a fellow tourist who was lounging on the beach a few days prior when all of a sudden she looked over and there were a handful of men in complete tactical gear and rifles walking out on the beach looking out over the water. She asked what was going on and one pointed to a tiny black dot on the horizon and said "pirates". She found out that just a week prior the resort had been attacked and the pirates run off by these guys. They still exist.
One story I heard about Roberts, just before going into battle he would say to his first mater, "Fetch my red coat", which he would wear throughout the battle, then take it off later. One time his mate asked him why he did this. Roberts explained that he wore red so that, if he were wounded in battle, his men couldn't see the blood, lest they should get scared and lose their nerve. Just before on particular rough battle, facing 20 ships, he said to his first mate, "Fetch my brown pants!"
I'm a regular viewer of your videos and enjoy the content, delivery and selection of topics, many of which recall the rise, zenith and fall of the British Empire and the handing of the mantle of "leader of the (free) world" to your country. Being a Welshman, I was pleasantly surprised to hear you reference WalesOnline. I often refer to this "newspaper" myself in order to keep abreast of news from the land of my birth, as I now live on the Suffolk/Norfolk border in England. Keep up the good work sir! Stephen
How fun! Thank you for the history lesson. While without crews or large ships, there were pirates still in the Caribbean in the late 1960's to early or mid '70's. One was a fellow of German heritage that would roam from the Columbian coast to the French Antilles. He would slip a sailboat off its moorings to haul his cargo (drugs or other contraband). A few days later, under the cover of darkness, he'd go into a harbor on one of the islands and board another boat, throwing over the side or killing the owner. He would then transfer his stuff to the newly taken hull where he would proceed on his way. The previous boat was left adrift or sometimes sunk. It seemed he had a couple of ports where he was free to live or anchor, while in other islands he was a wanted man.
We are on the good side like to call them cowards cos it's the only way we can half explain their actions. In reality they were not cowards they were merely being practical as they knew there was no point fighting a battle they could not win ,, do not forget it was not that long in terms of being at sea during this period that if they faced off with one ship they may be facing off against enough more to capture and hang then. That is a very 'practical' result to piracy
Video suggestion: Could you please do a review of California life AFTER the gold rush died down? The California Gold Rush was more like a California Gold Bust for the vast majority of prospectors who went out West. I'm sure there are some great stories there.
Piracy is still practiced today in a great scale off the coast of Somalia in Eastern Africa and in and around Indonesia , Philippines…in Africa it’s ransom for the ships and captives. In the Pacific Ocean, pirates are after fishing boats, and recreational vessels 🚢✋🏻
You may want to reference Robert Jacob's book "The Pirate's Life in the Golden Age of Piracy" regarding Roberts mate. Roberts never signed his name "Bartholomew". He signed it "Batt Roberts" which indicates he was referencing nationality of Welsh not the name Bartholomew. A very complicated but colorful pirate of that time period! I often wondered what would have happened if his krewe was NOT drunk and how the encounter with HMS Swallow might have ended then? We pirates of the present age just sail the Caribbean for Rum and Sun! Raise the Black!
I was thinking that this was like the storyline of "The Princess Bride" when you said what I was thinking. I believe Cary Elwys is a Welshman, how appropriate. It's amazing to know that many pirates were Welsh or from Cornwall. Cornwall's contribution seems to be the speech of the pirates, thanks to Robert Newton. They spoke Ebonics before it became popular.
@@joellangenfeld1058 Why would John Paul Jones have an issue with the crown? He had a decent job as a session man in London before joining Jimmy Page,Robert Plant and John Bonham to form Led Zeppelin. Playing at sea would have warped his bass guitar, not to mention what would happen to the piano, electronic organ and synthesizers. Just glad he was a land lubber! But l know of the other JPJ's, he even sunk a ship or two in English ports. HUZZAZ
The "refusal meant death" when "recruited" should be taking with a grain of salt. It was believed that "fearing for your life" would be a defense, should the later be tried for piracy.
Once introduced into the story-line, Roberts repeatedly reminded me of The Princess Bride. When you finally said what I was thinking, my face broke into a broad smile! As usual, professor, well done!
@TheHistoryGuyChannel - One of the more glorious pirate stories you've done. Many thanks for such a comprehensive account of Robert's final fight. It seems that being "pistol-proof" does not equate with being proof against grape shot. Such a death sure beats being hanged without a drop gate.
The controversial British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was rather old fashioned, so she changed her name when she got married. But she was originally Margaret Roberts. Left wing people in Britain would happily call her a pirate.
Don't all good stories involve pirates? FWIW - my family used to own the property diagonally across Bath Creek from the house of Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard.
@ The history guy, I sincerely hope you are right. Criminals are a kin to pirates. It would not surprise me if this part of history reinvents itself. Thank you 🤔❤🇺🇸
A few years ago I asked if you would do an episode on the history and origin of insurance, and now you have a sponsor that would be a great fit to that end. Love to know why health insurance is a benefit at work, and what the largest insurance payment was. Lots of history in that topic.
Thanks for the content you produce, and glad you inform about the service of Policy Genius. Can you produce some content about a fiat currency collapse and it's effects on the population? Given the current banking crisis and the de-Dollerization policy a lot of countries are now embarking on.
The Swallow did not mount 32 pound guns. The largest guns were 22 (11 per side) 18pdr guns along with 9 and 6 pdrs. 3rd rate, 64 gun ships of the line (the Swallow was a 50 gun, 4th rate) didn't mount 32pdrs either, mounting 24pdrs as their largest guns.
get the same "realization" watching clips about the illegal invasion of Russia against Ukraine and the FACT that Russia has lost the "war" ... so many casualties for nothing ...
Most pirate ships were small, fast sloops that could quickly dash into inlets where larger naval ships could not follow. These small ships were incapable of taking on larger, heavier gunned and trained crews of warships. There also was no profit but a lot of risk in taking on a warship. A pirate crew had no motivation in getting killed, wounded or captured fighting a warship.
At best, the pirates had converted merchantships as vessels and they just couldn't stand up to the regular ships of the navy in combat, so the outcome was often given beforehand.
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We no longer call them pirates, but we still have them with us today. They no longer say “Arrrrrr!” , but instead call you and say “Your warranty is expiring soon…”
And now they've started making commercials as well. As if the phone calls weren't annoying enough.
Auto Dealerships.. In northeast USA they are controlled by Italian Mafiosos. Italian Stealerships
Here I was thinking that you were going to mention our government and all their taxes.
ROTFFLMFAO!!!
I was expecting a joke about politicians
Pirates became pirates by being on ships captured by pirates, whose ships that had previously been captured by pirates.
A pirate pyramid scheme.
Thanks for making The Princess Bride connection explicit. I thought, aw, c'mon, that's got to be - it's just too perfect.
Pirates! Excellent!
History Guy: You come up with some great lines: “The black flag fluttered feebly across the body of a pirate”. Most eloquent alliteration if there ever was. 🏴☠
Thank you, but that particular line was a quotation was from Aubrey Burl, “Black Barty: Bartholomew Roberts and his Pirate Crew,” Sutton, Alum Books, (2006) page 231.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel ARGHHHH!!!!
"And don't all good stories involve pirates"? The History Guy.
That is a mighty fine waistcoat!
a coworker tells the story of being on his honeymoon a few years ago at a resort in...Haiti or DR, and talking to a fellow tourist who was lounging on the beach a few days prior when all of a sudden she looked over and there were a handful of men in complete tactical gear and rifles walking out on the beach looking out over the water. She asked what was going on and one pointed to a tiny black dot on the horizon and said "pirates". She found out that just a week prior the resort had been attacked and the pirates run off by these guys. They still exist.
Back in those times, being a pirate was a good career choice for most people.
Yep. High risk, high reward.
Daily life on a pirate ship was often better than on merchant ships or Navy ships, after all pirates typically elected their captains
I think it was the best choice for some at some times, but for “a good career choice” it certainly meant a lot of drawbacks.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Peter blake a Kiwi yachter of some renown was killed by pirates they're still a thing it's still a choice just saying :)
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Correct.
Another great story involving Pirates!! Arrrr Matey!! 😅 Shiver me timbers, another pint of rum for the officers and grog for the crew.
One story I heard about Roberts, just before going into battle he would say to his first mater, "Fetch my red coat", which he would wear throughout the battle, then take it off later. One time his mate asked him why he did this. Roberts explained that he wore red so that, if he were wounded in battle, his men couldn't see the blood, lest they should get scared and lose their nerve.
Just before on particular rough battle, facing 20 ships, he said to his first mate, "Fetch my brown pants!"
Was he wearing a diaper under those brown pants,it would help seeing how the drizzle could run a leg!
I'm a regular viewer of your videos and enjoy the content, delivery and selection of topics, many of which recall the rise, zenith and fall of the British Empire and the handing of the mantle of "leader of the (free) world" to your country.
Being a Welshman, I was pleasantly surprised to hear you reference WalesOnline. I often refer to this "newspaper" myself in order to keep abreast of news from the land of my birth, as I now live on the Suffolk/Norfolk border in England.
Keep up the good work sir!
Stephen
How fun! Thank you for the history lesson. While without crews or large ships, there were pirates still in the Caribbean in the late 1960's to early or mid '70's. One was a fellow of German heritage that would roam from the Columbian coast to the French Antilles. He would slip a sailboat off its moorings to haul his cargo (drugs or other contraband). A few days later, under the cover of darkness, he'd go into a harbor on one of the islands and board another boat, throwing over the side or killing the owner. He would then transfer his stuff to the newly taken hull where he would proceed on his way. The previous boat was left adrift or sometimes sunk. It seemed he had a couple of ports where he was free to live or anchor, while in other islands he was a wanted man.
We are on the good side like to call them cowards cos it's the only way we can half explain their actions. In reality they were not cowards they were merely being practical as they knew there was no point fighting a battle they could not win
,, do not forget it was not that long in terms of being at sea during this period that if they faced off with one ship they may be facing off against enough more to capture and hang then. That is a very 'practical' result to piracy
Your telling of these historical events is most entertaining. In fact, you could probably read a phone book and people would be riveted.
Those would become phone numbers that deserve to be remembered.
Always learn something new!
That was a good story. AND it involved pirates. :)
Because all good stories involve pirates 🏴☠️
To have breakfast with the captain who's your prisoner is a smooth boss move.
Many thanks to THG🎀because your fine History video's make this old mans day a little better 👍
From an Old Navy Flying Shoe🇺🇸
Yes, Pirates were Fancy Dressed Criminals.. Like to see them been blasted by canon fire.
Video suggestion: Could you please do a review of California life AFTER the gold rush died down? The California Gold Rush was more like a California Gold Bust for the vast majority of prospectors who went out West. I'm sure there are some great stories there.
Piracy is still practiced today in a great scale off the coast of Somalia in Eastern Africa and in and around Indonesia , Philippines…in Africa it’s ransom for the ships and captives. In the Pacific Ocean, pirates are after fishing boats, and recreational vessels 🚢✋🏻
You may want to reference Robert Jacob's book "The Pirate's Life in the Golden Age of Piracy" regarding Roberts mate. Roberts never signed his name "Bartholomew". He signed it "Batt Roberts" which indicates he was referencing nationality of Welsh not the name Bartholomew. A very complicated but colorful pirate of that time period! I often wondered what would have happened if his krewe was NOT drunk and how the encounter with HMS Swallow might have ended then? We pirates of the present age just sail the Caribbean for Rum and Sun! Raise the Black!
would be interesting to know how big the cannons were on Royal Fortune though did we hear Swallow had 32 pounders
From my memory of watching Drachinifel videos, 32 pounders might be a bit big for a fourth rate?
Rescued from slavery, pressed into piracy, rescued from piracy, pressed into slavery.
"The Golden Age"
I was thinking that this was like the storyline of "The Princess Bride" when you said what I was thinking. I believe Cary Elwys is a Welshman, how appropriate. It's amazing to know that many pirates were Welsh or from Cornwall. Cornwall's contribution seems to be the speech of the pirates, thanks to Robert Newton. They spoke Ebonics before it became popular.
random aside, the scots had "issues" with the crown as well. One notes that the revolutionary war hero John Paul (Jones) was a Scotsman.
Most of the country at the bottom of pile had some issues with The King. Think of Tom Paine.
@@joellangenfeld1058 Why would John Paul Jones have an issue with the crown? He had a decent job as a session man in London before joining Jimmy Page,Robert Plant and John Bonham to form Led Zeppelin.
Playing at sea would have warped his bass guitar, not to mention what would happen to the piano, electronic organ and synthesizers.
Just glad he was a land lubber! But l know of the other JPJ's, he even sunk a ship or two in English ports. HUZZAZ
John Roberts? THE Dread Pirate Roberts? Now he wants to be called Bartholemew? Holy SPACEBALLS! When did he comb the desert?
The "refusal meant death" when "recruited" should be taking with a grain of salt. It was believed that "fearing for your life" would be a defense, should the later be tried for piracy.
Correct, and more than half of Robert’s men who were captured were acquitted as having been forced to act against their will.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Meant to add .... this often led to a perfunctory "threat" to all recruits - including the willing & enthusiastic.
Pirate history is one of my favorite history subjects! Keep it up! New subscriber here! 👍
Hooray for stories involving pirates
Always interesting content. Thank you.
My wife is disappointed, you did not say your famous line about " don't all great stories involve Pirates ! 😂😂😂😂
All good stories contain pirates, but the best stories are all about them.
Ahhh…pirates and meteorology…👌
I know @THG loves pirates, so I know this will be a great episodes.
Once introduced into the story-line, Roberts repeatedly reminded me of The Princess Bride. When you finally said what I was thinking, my face broke into a broad smile! As usual, professor, well done!
That proves his statement…all good stories DO involve pirates. It’s not inconceivable at all.
You called?
@@capt.bart.roberts4975 Yes. Yes I did.
I never knew that the "Dread Pirate Roberts" of Princess Bride fame was a real person!
@TheHistoryGuyChannel - One of the more glorious pirate stories you've done. Many thanks for such a comprehensive account of Robert's final fight. It seems that being "pistol-proof" does not equate with being proof against grape shot. Such a death sure beats being hanged without a drop gate.
So there was a real "Dread Pirate Roberts"! Who knew?🤷♀
The controversial British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was rather old fashioned, so she changed her name when she got married. But she was originally Margaret Roberts. Left wing people in Britain would happily call her a pirate.
Great job!
But! What about Jeffersons war against the pirates of north Africa?
THAT was the birth of the US NAVY ...
Great informative video. 😀
Bringing back the golden age with words ❤️ Thank you
I appreciate you, thank you for making content.
Didn't some guy calling himself "Dread Pirate Roberts" help invent the Darkweb?
So there really WAS a "Dread Pirate Roberts" as referred to in the movie "Princess Bride"?
Nice job with the Westley and Inigo figures on the shelf behind you.
Great video 👍
I can certainly relate to raging against the poop deck 🏴☠️
Every good story involves pirates
THE dread Pirate Roberts!?
Very good! Thank you.
After all, don't all good stories involve pirates? 😉
Don't all good stories involve pirates? FWIW - my family used to own the property diagonally across Bath Creek from the house of Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard.
What Randolph Scott movie did you get those clips from? He is one of my all-time favorite movie stars.
Captain Kidd, (1945.) Thankfully for me the studio never renewed the copyright and it is now Public Domain.
Terry’s son Wesley here. Love the tie Mr. History Guy, Looking snazzy. :)
"The Dred Pirate Roberts"
Would make a great movie... over 25 years ago.
Hummm... this sparks an idea. Have you ever read about wow Hawaii came to have Mexican Cowboys and and the Paniolo? Might be worth a read.
@ The history guy, I sincerely hope you are right. Criminals are a kin to pirates. It would not surprise me if this part of history reinvents itself. Thank you 🤔❤🇺🇸
History Guy didn't say it in this video, so I will:
DON'T ALL GREAT STORIES INVOLVE PIRATES!?
Excellent video. Liked and shared. Great work.
ARRRGGG, Good story matey
You hope I enjoyed this episode of the History Guy?
I did!
Well done!
Roberts was unable to use the Bonetti defense, given the lack of rocky terrain.
had to like just because of the vest and bow tie. In good buccaneer fashion.
wrong comment before, sorry, great video once again.
Excellent work - I’m Welsh and love pirates “because all good stories involve pirates” THG ❤
I'm glad he skipped the kissing scene.
DAMN that's a good looking vest.
So even back then drinking and driving didn't pay
One of the very few videos I already have learned about the story, but still learned something! Keep up the great work, THG!
Your vest looks like something a pirate would definitely wear.
That it does. There is some Bartholomew Roberts fashion in that waistcoat.
All great stories DO involve pirates!
Have you thought of a story on the beret. It would be a large topic, but enthralling!
Thanks for this entertaining history lesson.
I kept waiting for it, but in vain: "Don't all good stories involve pirates?"
had to get your pirate story in!
finally ... PIRATES
Good story! (contains pirates)
A great story that includes pirates!
A few years ago I asked if you would do an episode on the history and origin of insurance, and now you have a sponsor that would be a great fit to that end. Love to know why health insurance is a benefit at work, and what the largest insurance payment was. Lots of history in that topic.
Robert's last words were 'Arrgh they got me'
Arrgh!
As awesome as always. 😄
Lots of Piracy in Conception Bay, Newfoundland... Black Bart included!
Thanks for the content you produce, and glad you inform about the service of Policy Genius.
Can you produce some content about a fiat currency collapse and it's effects on the population? Given the current banking crisis and the de-Dollerization policy a lot of countries are now embarking on.
You mean like Germany after WW1?
Gotta say that I love the intro to this one
Convivial. First time hearing Lance to mispronounce a word.!
Definitely a "good story"!
Pistol proof? Maybe. Cannon proof? Evidently no.
The Swallow did not mount 32 pound guns. The largest guns were 22 (11 per side) 18pdr guns along with 9 and 6 pdrs. 3rd rate, 64 gun ships of the line (the Swallow was a 50 gun, 4th rate) didn't mount 32pdrs either, mounting 24pdrs as their largest guns.
What do you do with a drunken sailor.....Not let him take the helm, that's for sure.
I clicked on to hear the story....not be sold life insurance by an overage midgit!
When you study biology, you realize how fragile life is in the first place.
get the same "realization" watching clips about the illegal invasion of Russia against Ukraine and the FACT that Russia has lost the "war" ... so many casualties for nothing ...
"On the razzle..." Not a vernacular I thought I'd hear you say!
YAAAAHRRRR!!! Those scurvy drunken knaves!
Most pirate ships were small, fast sloops that could quickly dash into inlets where larger naval ships could not follow. These small ships were incapable of taking on larger, heavier gunned and trained crews of warships. There also was no profit but a lot of risk in taking on a warship. A pirate crew had no motivation in getting killed, wounded or captured fighting a warship.
At best, the pirates had converted merchantships as vessels and they just couldn't stand up to the regular ships of the navy in combat, so the outcome was often given beforehand.
Might I suggest a pipe and an ascot. Maybe a snifter of brandy.