Saturday brought pirate crews, musicians, craftspeople, ships, blazing cannons, and mugs of rum to Ocracoke's waterfront as the
Meka II under the command of Captain Sinbad, and the
Ada Mae under command of Captain Ben Bunn engaged defenders on shore in a mock battle in Silver Lake.
In the afternoon Lt. Robert Maynard won the victory when Blackbeard lost his head.
I hope you enjoy these pictures.
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| The "Motley Tones" entertain onlookers |
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| Pyrates in a rowboat accompany the Meka II |
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| Shoreside cannons return fire |
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| The pyrate crew of the Meka II attacks |
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| The Ada Mae sails into the harbor |
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| A Pyrate encampment adds authenticity |
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| Cannons Blazing |
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| Ready to Board |
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| Victory for Lt. Maynard |
Our latest Ocracoke Newsletter is a brief history of the Soundfront Inn, one of the oldest structures on the island. You can read it here:
http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news102113.htm.
The big bang theory. Are special permits required to discharge cannons in the harbor? also, these ships are where-- the remainder of the year?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure about special permits...however, the US Coast Guard was present during the battles (sometimes it was difficult to get a photo without the Coast Guard vessel in the frame). The Meka II is from Beaufort, NC., the Ada Mae's home port is New Bern, NC.
DeleteThanks Phillip! Wish I had a cannon! SueM
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting the great photos. Looks like everyone had a good time.
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