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Time Periods => 1600-1800 => Pirate Life => Topic started by: Sterling on June 15, 2008, 02:36:05 PM

Title: After Action Report: Blackbeard Festival, Hampton, VA
Post by: Sterling on June 15, 2008, 02:36:05 PM
The Crewe of the Archangel, although not a full compliment, worked over time but, damnation, twas one hell of an event!  Our hosts, Blackbeard's Crew, were top notch, and truly know how to make folks not only feel welcome, but appreciated.  They took mighty fine care of us all and we look forward to working with them in the future!

Except for a few bouts with possible tornadoes, hmmm they seem to follow me lately to events, we kept busy on the docks. Portraying the local Harbor Master and his thugs, we were able to harass boaters, spectators and pirates alike. We participated in several nicely done battles, living history displays, enjoyed first rate food slaved over by Cookie and our own Double Shot and Gigi, a great ball Friday night, and the very best of company!  Cheeky acted as town crier and narrator for the event.
Oh and did I forget to mention training on the Explorer?

Couldn't have been better! and none of us would have complained if it could have been longer. Our hats are off to Blackbeard's Crew. 
Title: Re: After Action Report: Blackbeard Festival, Hampton, VA
Post by: Sterling on June 15, 2008, 02:48:03 PM
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Some of the participating crews at Blackbeard's


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Able Bodied Seaman, Mr. Edward O'Keefe


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Mistress Kate Souris


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Able Bodied Seaman Michael Souris

Pressed from the Mercury...



Title: Re: After Action Report: Blackbeard Festival, Hampton, VA
Post by: Sterling on June 15, 2008, 02:50:39 PM
Aboard the Explorer

Cheeky and Kate enjoying the ride

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Tossing Oars
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Even the captain is working today and tis about time!
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The Crewe of the Archangel under the supervision of Coxswain Dutch of the Blackbeard's Crew
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Title: Re: After Action Report: Blackbeard Festival, Hampton, VA
Post by: Sterling on June 15, 2008, 02:53:25 PM
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Our host, Cap'n Pern and Cheeky Actress at the Blackbeard Festival Ball Friday night


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Merchant Diamond and Haunting Lily in their finest


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Captain and his mistress make the rounds between dances
Title: Re: After Action Report: Blackbeard Festival, Hampton, VA
Post by: Sterling on June 15, 2008, 02:56:34 PM
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Dutchie stirring up fellow colonists against the harbor master during the battle at the docks

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Captain Sterling being threatened by the colonists who refuse to pay the duties required by the Navigation Acts.

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Mr. Souris getting ready to patrol the docks... along with Mr. O'Keefe and Jack Roberts

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