When the Americans captured the Bermudian privateer Regulator, they discovered that virtually all of her crew were black slaves. Authorities in Boston offered these men their freedom, but all …

Used by American privateers during the War for Independence. Sometimes, instead of the 13 alternate orange and black stripes, the colours were yellow and white. Presented in memory of …

The Naval Privateer Flag was composed of a field of thirteen alternating black and yellow stripes. It was used by both Continental and American privateer vessels.

Aug 3, 2013 · The Proclamation of 1694 (in Appendix C of Wilson's book) introduced a special "privateer jack" (the so-called "budgee jack") in which the Union appeared as rather a large …

Jun 22, 2022 · Throughout “civic season” — spanning Flag Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day — we’re displaying the True Colours Flag Project, a collection of hand-sewn international …

When “Letters of Marque” are made, such “Wolves” become “Privateers”. American Ships (often private ventures), who were awarded Letters from The Continental Congress, would ply the …

About this item 3'x5' POLYESTER FLAG COMPLETE w/ GROMMET STRIP FOR ATTACHING TO POLE.

When asked about the flag most commonly associated with pirates, most people describe a white skull and crossbones on a black field. The Jolly Roger isn't the only flag pirates use, but the …

American privateering activity during the American Revolution became an industry born of necessity that encouraged patriotic private citizens to harass British shipping while risking their …

While Spriggs and Roberts used the same name for their flags, their flag designs were very different, suggesting that already "Jolly Roger" was a generic term for black pirate flags rather …