Salty Facts

Sick of people just saying 'Arrrrr'? Me too. Here are some links to enlighten your day about what a real pirate is.
Walking the plank is a hollywood myth. Here are some real punishments used by pirates Did you know that each pirate had their own flag or jolly roger that was flown? And that there is a difference between a red flad and a black flag? Find out here. Or what about all of that treasure? You would think that many would give up their regular jobs for the life of a pirate, especially with all of those beautiful Spanish galleons just lazily floating by. If you would like to teach about pirates in your classroom, this site has many different links. Or, instead of talking like a pirate, why not learn some shanties and sing like one? If you really have caught the pirate bug, why not just experience it? Every year in Key West a Pirates in Paradise Festival is held. If only I had known about this beforehand.... Perhaps you don't like to leave the house, so you can read about pirates or just watch 'em. And of course, not all pirates were men.