Pirates going for the throat to get their ransom was a common practice, and not limited to the old days. The lure of potential treasure was fueled by their best friend Greed, who knew no satisfaction.
Treasures heaped and overflown from old chests and trunks were the fantasy their souls desired. Unstoppable when in pursuit of their ransom, pirates would not back down from conquering others as they went to war to compete for the treasure load.
Hundreds of years has past and it really is no different today with those who compete for treasure. Although they may not yield swords modern pirates still go for the throat as they war against one another for pirates ransom. Unlike the ancient pirates who rarely claimed treasures of vast proportions, pirates ransom today is not in the millions, but far into the billions! Argh!
Treasure!
-
On December 8, 2006 Laura Gainey was sailing on board the Barque Picton Castle. As the ship rode the rough waves in the storm near Cape Co...
-
Planning a trip or sailing vacation? You need a sailing trip planner! Carefully planning a sailing trip can be a great deal of work. Once ... -
Ahoy sailors! You have found a place to explore tall sailing ships under the sails of the sun. We know you will enjoy your stay as you disco... -
Friday evening December 8th, 2006 aboard the Barque Picton Castle: Laura Gainey was washed off the deck by a rogue wave! Captain Moreland ...
-
History presents us with great clipper ship adventures. They sped through the waters to deliver the goods, and win the race against time. Fi...
-
Surfing and dolphins go together! Dolphins are not only playful, but intelligent, so perhaps it was the dolphins who really invented surfi...
-
Marina's are always interesting places filled with colorful sails, vintage boats, and wonderful yachts. At night the marina lights dance... -
If you're in the San Francisco area you may have had the opportunity to see the clipper ship King Philip resurface at times when there i... -
As they say, "Good things take time!" and it certainly is true with a time-consuming project of restoring a sailing vessel like th...
-
Coming to theaters this Summer in 3D! The Pirates of the Caribbean action adventure movie, "On Stranger Tides" will be sailing in...
