The Pirate Ship 1660-1730

The deeds and personalities of famous pirates receive significant attention. However, at time of publication, no detailed depiction of their vessels had ever been produced.

This title redresses the imbalance, conducting a detailed exploration of the wide variety of pirate vessels that sailed the high seas during the 'golden age' of piracy (1690–1730), from gun-bristling warships to smaller craft such as sloops, brigantines and early schooners.

It incorporates the most up-to-date archaeologica...