John Callis

(also known as John Callice) became a pirate in Britain where the Welsh coastline became his domain.

Born in the 1500’s in Monmouthshire, Callis moved to London when he was young and became a retailer. Soon afterwards, his professional ambitions changed and he joined the Navy. It was in this role that he would first start seizing and selling cargo. As he became more confident in his abilities, his piratical activities escalated.

This sixteenth century Welsh pirate was particularly active in the region of South Wales, between Cardiff and Haverfordwest. He would spend his time selling his stolen cargo in the villages along the way such as Laugharne and Carew.

His piratical career lasted for decades before pressure from neighbouring countries forced to English government to take action and managed to capture him in 1576.
The elderly pirate attempted to assist authorities in tracking down other pirates in exchange for his release, however the authorities refused his offer and he was hanged in Newport later that year.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Callis_(pirate)

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofWales/John-Callis-Callice-Welsh-Pirate/

https://mathewlyons.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/john-callis-pirate-and-the-elizabethan-ambivalence-about-his-trade/   This article gives an interesting account of piracy at the time.   

Since we have some free weekends with no events this seems like a good time to learn some new reenacting skills.  One of my weaknesses has been flint&steel fire starting so:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRR8fQbVYTo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=80&v=5f9CjH7plps&feature=emb_logo

It takes a bit of extra planning to sneak out of Alaska before winter ends and out 1st, 2nd, & 3rd event options have all been cancelled for coronavirus.   

I could be sick in the southern Caribbean at least as uncomfortably as Alaska.  Oh well, the Washington governor will probably shut down SEATAC any way.   

"To the Known World, This was a difficult decision, however Gulf Wars 29 is cancelled due to the risk of COVID-19. We, like you, are saddened but this is necessary as we follow the recommendations of the Mississippi Department of Health."

A FB group has been set up to help merchants move inventory planned for the war:  https://z-m-www.facebook.com/groups/2629774650640671/?hc_location=ufi 

Jan Janszoon van Haarlem, aka Murat Reis the Younger



Jan Janszoon van Haarlem, commonly known as Murat Reis the Younger (c. 1570 – c. 1641), was a Dutch born fighter in the Ottoman Navy who converted to Islam after being captured by a Moorish state in 1618. He began serving as a Navy fighter, one of the most famous of the 17th-century "Salé Rovers". Together with other corsairs, he helped establish the independent Republic of Salé at the city of that name, serving as the first President and Grand Admiral. He also served as Governor of Oualidia.

https://www.geni.com/people/Jan-Janszoon-van-Haarlem-aka-Murat-Reis-the-Younger/6000000005017619142
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Janszoon
http://zeerovery.nl/history/janszoon.htm