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Pirates Diary
The Legendary Adventures of Prince Rupert of the Rhine as a Caribbean Pirate
Axel Dash Danish West Indies - Few figures in history combine royal blood with the daring life of a pirate. Prince Rupert of the Rhine, known primarily as a royalist commander during the English Civil War, also has a lesser-known but fascinating connection to the Caribbean and piracy. This story blends fact, legend, and speculation, painting a vivid picture of a man who might have swapped European battlefields for the sun-soaked seas of the Caribbean. Prince Rupert's ship anc
The Legacy of Piet Heyn and the Pirates of the Caribbean in St Croix
Axel Dash Danish West Indies - The Caribbean Sea has long been a stage for tales of daring pirates, hidden treasures, and naval battles. Among these stories, the exploits of Piet Heyn stand out as a remarkable chapter in maritime history. His connection to St Croix, one of the Virgin Islands, adds a fascinating layer to the island’s rich past. This post explores Piet Heyn’s legacy and the impact of piracy on St Croix, revealing how history and legend continue to shape the isl
Pirates of the Caribbean Film Series by Order
Axel Dash Hollywood - Pirates of the Caribbean stands as one of the most successful film franchises of the 21st Century. Inspired by the Disney Theme Park ride of the same name, it’s also the 14th highest grossing film series of all time. Currently, the franchise has a total of five films, with a sixth in early production stage. If you haven’t seen the franchise and want to start from the beginning, here is a chronological list of the Pirates in the Caribbean films: 2003: The
Buccaneers of St. Croix and the USVI: Francis Drake
Stanford Joines Excerpted from The Eighth Flag One of the most well-known Buccaneers to have walked the beaches of St. Thomas and St. Croix was Francis Drake. Drake was the first of 12 sons born to a Protestant preacher in 1540 in then Catholic England. Father Drake apprenticed his son to the master of a small channel trading ship. When the master died, he left the vessel to 15-year old Francis. After selling it, Francis sailed with his cousin John Hawkins in three expeditio
The 9 Worst Pirate Punishments
A.J. Pike Caribbean Ocean: Golden Age of Piracy - Pirates lived by their own set of rules. There was no twelve man jury, no Old...
Pirate Scandals
Pirate Scandals encompasses a range of historical events and tales involving piracy, often involving acts of violence, theft, and...
San Jose Galleon Discovered in the Caribbean!
A.J. Pike Columbia, S.A. - Treasure Hunters have confirmed the Columbia location of the fabled wreck of the Spanish Galleon San Jose with...
Pirate Lovers
Many former pirates became privateers during the course of the War of the Quadruple Alliance, which was fought between Spain and Britain,...
12 True Pirate Facts
There was a “Golden Age of Piracy,” but piracy dates back to ancient times For as long as there have been ships, there have been...
Pirates of St. Croix
From the viewpoint of today’s Hollywood filmmakers, the Pirates of old need to be portrayed, for the sake of the box office, as either murderous, unforgivable villains, children’s characters like Captain Hook in Peter Pan, or Johnny Depp’s somewhat lovable Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Once in a blue moon, a show like the superb Netflix series Black Sails comes along and tries to make an honest attempt at setting the record straight when it c
Roseway/Denis Sullivan News & Journal
Where Is Denis Sullivan Now? Summer Programs, Recent Events and Harbor Adventures
Axel Dash Eastern Seaboard - The schooner Denis Sullivan has never been the kind of vessel that sits quietly in the background. With three masts, a long tanbark silhouette, and a story rooted in Great Lakes maritime history, she tends to gather attention wherever she ties up. For many people, especially those who first knew her in Milwaukee, the big question is simple: where is Denis Sullivan now? The short answer is that the vessel’s story has moved beyond its original home
World Ocean School Sets Sail for St Croix This Fall Aboard the Denis Sullivan
Axel Dash Boston, MASS - A tall ship changes the way learning feels. A lesson on wind becomes a line in hand. A conversation about teamwork becomes a watch on deck. A map becomes a route across open water. This Fall, World Ocean School is preparing for an upcoming voyage to St. Croix aboard the Denis Sullivan, a traditionally rigged schooner with a powerful role in the school’s hands-on learning model. The trip brings together seamanship, marine science, leadership, and place
Denis Sullivan Heads Home to Boston
A.J. Pike St. Croix - The Tall Ship Denis Sullivan wrapped up another successful winter stay in St. Croix, USVI, and headed back to its summer resting spot at its home base in Boston. It was another great season for all hands-on-deck, the hundreds of students, and the many families and friends of the Tall Ship that experienced her graceful wonders. During her stay in Christiansted Harbor, students came aboard to experience her hands-on experiential educational programs
The Logbook - Many Overnight Successes! World Ocean School
It did not take long to settle into ship life. By the second night, students were standing anchor watch with confidence, coiling lines cleanly, and beginning to feel like a seasoned galley clean-up crew. From the Winter Ambassador Voyage to our recent overnight program with Landmark College, the days quickly blurred into a familiar rhythm of early mornings, shared work on deck, lessons, and long conversations with new friends. The ship became both classroom and home. Watchin
Denis Sullivan in STX *Ship’s Log*
Dec 9, 2025 It’s another clear sunny day on the island of St. Croix. The crew of the Denis Sullivan are laying into an afternoon of maintenance after a morning educational program with Coral Reef Academy. The Captain is diving to rig our mooring pennant so we can observe the annual Christmas Boat parade from our comfortable little position in the Gallows Bay Harbor. The cook is provisioning and we all dream of the popsicles she will stock up for us. Upon arrival in late
Ahoy! Denis Sullivan Coming back to St. Croix
World Ocean School’s tall ship replica, Denis Sullivan, the sister ship to the Roseway, will be coming to her winter resting place in...
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