Rhode Island Pirate Players

Rhode Island Pirate Players 17 Century Reenactors The Rhode Island Pirate Players is a new, up-and-coming living history society in New England.

If you have never seen a re-enactment society before you might be wary of a bunch of eccentrics that wear funny clothes and pretend to live in the past. However, if you have a special interest in pirates and historic life at sea that makes others’ eyes glaze over then you’ll love us!

06/07/2026

A guide to the ships participating in Sail Boston 2026, including which ships hail from New England states.

On this day in Pirate History:In 1692 an Earthquake, followed by a tidal wave, strikes Jamaica and part of Port Royal sl...
06/07/2026

On this day in Pirate History:

In 1692 an Earthquake, followed by a tidal wave, strikes Jamaica and part of Port Royal slides into the sea. More than 2,000 people die.

A stopped pocket watch found in the harbour during a 1959 excavation indicated that it occurred around 11:43 AM local time

06/06/2026

Long before restoration work begins aboard USS CONSTITUTION, the future of the Ship depends on the forest.

On May 8, 1976, Commander Tyrone G. Martin dedicated the ceremonial “Constitution Grove” at Naval Support Activity Crane in Indiana. There, 150 white oak trees across the 64,000-acre base were designated for the future restoration of USS CONSTITUTION.

White oak has long been essential to the strength and survival of “Old Ironsides.” Thanks in part to Commander Martin’s leadership and long view of preservation, Constitution’s future restorations were tied to a living resource set aside for generations to come.

This week, we continue to honor Commander Martin’s lasting impact on USS CONSTITUTION.

06/06/2026

Pirate History -

On this day in 1719 - Third mate on the slave ship Princess, Bartholomew Roberts is captured by Howell Davis. After Davis’s death he goes on the account becoming one the most prolific pirates in history.

06/03/2026

Pirate Holiday

On this day in 1721 William Kennedy convicted of piracy and sentenced to hang. When accused of theft by a pr******te, he was sent to Bridewell Prison where he was recognized by a crew member of a ship he had taken and was denounced as a pirate to the authorities.

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