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Age of Pirates Includes articles and biographies of various famous pirates, pirate-themed games, and a pirate jokes. http://www.ageofpirates.com/

Brethren of the Coast Various information about pirates, includes biographies, images and book lists. http://www.geocities.com/captcutlass/

Canadian Privateering Information on the history of privateering concentrating on Nova Scotia, Canada - includes FAQ, a "do-it-yourself Letter of Marque", and recommended reading list. http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~jacktar/privateering.html

Captain Blood's Cove Contains pirate and nautical information, reading list and images. http://www.geocities.com/cptblood_1999/

Captain Raven's Sea Dogs of the Eighteenth Century Contains general information on pirates and piracy - includes biographies and some original artwork. http://www.geocities.com/pirategrl666/

CyberInk: Pirates Collection of links to pirate-related books, videos, historical destinations and pirate-related travel destinations and collectibles. http://www.geocities.com/zenfire/pirates/

Isle of Tortuga Piracy at sea throughout history. Includes biographies and original documents. http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Garden/5213/

Jolly Roger - Pirate History Offers various flag images and biographies of the associated pirates. http://www.cosmosmith.com/jolly_roger.html

Le Diable Volant History of pirates in the Americas during the late 17th century - includes biographies and historical records. In French and English. http://www.geocities.com/trebutor/

The New England Pirate Museum Historical tour of piracy in 17th century New England. Educational packets available. http://www.witchdungeon.com/

NQG Pirate Links Links to pirate and maritime sites. http://www.noquartergiven.net/ports.htm

Piece of Eight A guide to 17th century piracy, plus forum on historical piracy and nautical subjects. Includes illustrations and articles with source citations. http://www.pieceofeight.com/

Pirate Trivia Quiz Find out what pirates were really like with this quiz. http://reference.aol.com/history/quizzes/pirates

Pirates A general look a pirates from the Golden Age of Piracy, oriented toward children. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/pirates/maina.html

Pirates - Fact and Legend Offers many facts on pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries. http://www.piratesinfo.com/

Pirates and Piracy in Early Newfoundland History Short discussion and links to related biographical sketches and information. http://www.infonet.st-johns.nf.ca/providers/green/pirate.html

Pirates and Privateers Column that explores the history of pirates and privateers from ancient times to the present. http://www.cindyvallar.com/pirates.html

Pirates and Privateers - Suite101.com Column that explores the history of pirates and privateers from ancient times to the present. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/pirates

The Pirate's Hold Information on pirates - includes biographies, movies, books, flags, ships and period maps. http://pirateshold.buccaneersoft.com/

The Pirate's Life - Dead Men Tell No Tales Selected 17th/18th century pirate, privateer, and buccaneer biographies, ships, Jolly Rogers. http://tinpan.fortunecity.com/lennon/897/

Pirates of Grand Turk Biographies of Calico Jack Rackham, Mary Read and Anne Bonny. http://www.turksheadmansion.com/history/pirates.htm

Pirates of The Bahamas The official site of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism http://www.geographia.com/bahamas/pirates01.htm

Pirates of the Caribbean A historical look at piracy in the Caribbean: biographies of famous pirates, guides to ships and weapons, definitions, and other historical information provided. Includes bibliography and related links. http://blindkat.hegewisch.net/pirates/pirates.html

Pirates of the Spanish Main Contains information on piracy in general, notorious pirates, shipwrecks, treasures, piracy literature, artwork, and games. http://www.sonic.net/~press/

The Pirate's Realm Learn about famous pirates, their ships, weapons, crew and travels. http://www.thepiratesrealm.com/

Pirates: Rochedale State School Piracy in the 17th and 18th centuries - includes general information, biographies of famous pirates, stories, poems, questions, and a summary of R.L. Stevenson's "Treasure Island". Researched and written by Year 5A students at Rochedale State School. http://www.rochedalss.qld.edu.au/pirates/

Pirates, the Most Famous Features biographies of various well known and less known pirates. Include some general information on the ships and period. http://www.vleonica.com/pirates.htm

Pirates Unite Deals with the pirate culture from a punk perspective. http://www.menvafan.net/pirat/

Swashbuckler's Cove Features biographies, myths, havens, and other information about the Golden Age of Piracy. http://freenet-homepage.de/hawkeyepike/

Talk Like a Pirate Lessons Learn about the origins and use of common pirate lingo. http://reference.aol.com/nowyouknow/talk-like-a-pirate

ThePirateKing.com Pirate history and nautical archeology - includes biographies of famous pirates, terminology, weapons and a variety of related historical information. [Warning: full-screen browser resize] http://www.thepirateking.com/

The UnMuseum - The Golden Age of Piracy Basic overview of the age - includes a few biographies. http://www.unmuseum.mus.pa.us/pirate.htm

The Way of the Pirates Information about famous pirates, piracy throughout history, details about pirate life and fiction. http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/

Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum Article from Modern Drunkard Magazine on the alcoholic adventures of the pirates of the Caribbean. http://www.moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issues/10_04/10-04-pirates.htm