Pirate Ship

For more than 200 years, the wreck of the Whydah (and the riches that went down with it) eluded treasure seekers, until the ship was finally found in 1984 by marine archaeologists. The artifacts brought up from the ocean floor are priceless, both in value and in the picture they reveal of life in that much-mythologized era, changing much of what we know about pirates.

The Halloween The Town Will Never Forget! The Galvin family has the least normal household in the sleepy beach community of Marston since Uncle Bob came to stay after their mom died. The family’s secrets are hard to keep hidden from the people in town who whisper about strange happenings at their house. Life becomes very interesting for Bobby Galvin as his unusual uncle embarks on a quest to prove an ancient legend about nearby Gunners Cove, rumored for centuries to be the place pirates hid their fortunes. A secret mission and an exciting search lead Bobby and his uncle to an astonishing ...

It is the late 1700s and America has won its independence. Ships sail across the Atlantic delivering goods back and forth from America and the Caribbean to Europe. English, Spanish, and Dutch ships routinely make the passage from America and the Caribbean to their home ports back home. While these ships have become bigger, faster, and more reliable in the past three hundred years since Columbus landed, one thing still threatens them; pirates. Captain Nonn has a vendetta against the British for what they did to his family; those are the ships he tends to attack with his battle-tested ship, ...

When a military deserter steals a dead man’s identity and becomes “John Lee,” he sets sail on a research ship to return to England with his new identity. However, when Dr. Pikeham discovers that John Lee is an impostor, instead of turning him into the authorities, he offers him a job as his personal aide and protector on forays to dangerous, primitive islands to continue his work of studying and cataloging the native animals. Then comes a typhoon, blood-thirty pirates, and some very bad luck... And one very mysterious island. When the damaged ship limps ashore, the crew will encounter...

You just tried out for the school play. Who wants the lead part more than anyone? YOU! Imagine stealing piles of jewels and gold coins. Living without rules. Wearing a metal hook and having a parrot as a pet. But be careful what you wish for. That might not be the way it was for a cabin boy on a pirate ship…

Leeyak-dar was the leader of a powerful Krayd band, until he reached out and attacked a distant Commonwealth colony world. His defeat at Freyja and the loss of the Krayd outpost to the Fourth Fleet left him humiliated and demoted. Now he has a chance to regain his standing by stealing a starship from the very people who defeated him. He's confident - despite an over-the-hill raiding ship, an inexperienced crew and interference from those in his own band who would rather see him fail. Dar has a plan, all he needs is a little luck to prove he's still got it! What could go wrong?

In this second adventure of Boochi Malloochi, the quest for treasure continues. But this time, it's in the Caribbean Islands! So sail with Boochi and see if you can figure out the mystery!

In this second installment of the Amazing Pirate Adventures, Albert and Adelaide have been discovered on board the pirate ship, The Manta Ray and taken to meet Odysseus Waverider, the dashing pirate captain. As Captain Waverider considers how he can help the twins get home, Albert and Adelaide meet more of the pirate crew. While Spooner, Diaz, and Winkin’ Willie accept the mice, Rutherford, the ship’s second-in-command, always looks like he’s smelling rotten fish whenever he looks at them. But they soon learn that Rutherford is the least of the perils onboard. There’s a Persian cat ...

Windjammer Barefoot Cruises out of Miami once had the Largest Sailing Fleet Afloat in the Caribbean.Having Worked on these ships, and being a writer and publisher, I needed to produce this book for all who have never experienced these once wonderful sailing windjammers. I full color.

Nova Scotia, 1952. Not exactly the place you'd expect to run into pirates. But an old mariner, his boat driven ashore in a gale, brings with him enough stories about buccaneers and their lore to make it seem that he must have had firsthand experience of the pirate life. But how is that possible?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE A thrilling adventure of danger and deep-sea diving, historic mystery and suspense, by the author of Shadow Divers Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But...

As the fleet sailed under the banner of rebellion, an ominous rumble echoed from the distance, a harbinger of the approaching confrontation. Bonnie’s eyes narrowed, focusing on the encroaching line where sky met sea, where the silhouettes of imperial airships began to materialize like specters in the morning fog. From within the swirling chaos, a colossal silhouette emerged. An Empire fortress-ship, cloaked in storm clouds, its cannons bristling like thorns on a behemoth rose. It was the Leviathan. Bonnie's eyes widened as she sized up the monstrous ship. "All hands brace for impact!" she...

Captain Redcliffe is the captain of a merchant vessel on its way to St. Bishop's, a small island near Bermuda. A veteran of the Seven Years' War, he's glad to be in a less dangerous line of work. But when his ship comes into contact with pirates en route, and he and his crew discover the devastation these pirates have unleashed on St. Bishop's, he will be forced to brave dangers he'd thought he'd left behind.

Being forced to walk the plank would break most, but not fifteen-year-old Ricky Cordova. Marked as a slow learner, he was left in the ocean at five years old. Ten years later, he was just the person Joey and Mattie needed to help rescue their friend from the pirates'. Action and adventure throughout, when they discover, sometimes, victory can be met with revenge. Rave reviews for this series, follow the life of Joey after he and his family escape to Berryhill Mountain only to come face-to-face with an entity who has taken over the home.

When Addi and her friends board a cruise going a slightly different route, they're prepared for trouble. But not this much trouble. First, they're attacked by pirates. Then, they have to work with a new, unknown crew. And then - there's a murder. Now, it's up to Addi and her friends to find a killer on board their ship, before they strike again... Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters" - lq, Amazon.com "For fans of Janet Evanovich, ...

Historical romance novelist Kate Inskip needs a break. Divorced, overworked, and completely stressed out, her writing buddies decide to surprise her with exactly what she needs - a vacation on a remote island that boasts a rich history and a crumbling castle built by an 18th-century pirate. But things don't go according to plan. A long flight, lost luggage, and a missed connection leave Kate wishing she'd stayed home. And a knife-wielding mugger is the last straw.

Albert Jenkins and his friends have enjoyed several months of peace, which is why when a Rosengul spaceship crash-lands into his new house, he's not exactly surprised. From the wreckage, a pair of ordinarily reclusive small Rosengul emerge and spin a tale of kidnapping and deceit. Of course, AJ, not always the most sensitive, asks the pertinent question of how that involves him and his friends. The simple answer is that AJ and crew have developed a reputation of getting things done, probably because his methods skirt Galactic Empire rules.

In the underground world of crime, Jet Rusco clashes with gangsters and space thugs. He’s a man who lives on the edge, turned to hustling to survive. A heist gone bad centering on alien tech leads him on a dodgy adventure, forces him to find allies. Who can he trust? Rough-boy Marty, headstrong Deidra, the tech-savvy TK, the kickbutt Wren? Wracked with self doubts and with bounty hunters on his tail, Rusco finds his choices bringing him face to face with a mystical despot who if left unchecked, will subjugate the human-populated free colonies. The question is, can Rusco outwit his enemies...

Hoist the mizzenmast and batten down those bloody hatches: Pirates! Scoundrels Who Shook the World tells the hilarious-but-true adventures of history’s most amazing pirates.

In the vast expanse of the world's oceans, tales of spectral vessels adrift upon the darkened waves have captured the imagination of sailors and storytellers for centuries. These eerie apparitions, known as ghost ships, are imbued with an aura of mystery and intrigue, haunting maritime folklore and igniting curiosity about the unknown depths of the seas. From ancient legends whispered among seafaring civilizations to modern accounts that defy explanation, ghost ships have woven themselves into the fabric of maritime history, leaving an indelible mark on the collective consciousness of ...