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Pirate Ships - Quick Facts for Kids

Pirates didn't sail in just one particular type of ship. They were opportunistic and would often steal their ships (after all, they were ...

The Jolly Roger: What is it? - A Speedy Read for Kids

What is it? The most well known pirate flag design. If you saw this flag fluttering from the main mast of a ship it meant you were in big...

Pirate Code of Conduct: What is it? - A Guide for Kids

What was it? A bunch of rules to stop the pirates arguing amongst themselves Who wrote the rules? Pirate Captain Bartholemew Roberts ("Bl...

Pirate Punishments - A Guide for KS2 Students

MAROONING: Marooning was the most popular form of pirate punishment. It involved abandoning the wrongdoer on a sacked ship or on the shor...

Pirate Slang - Fun Information for Kids

If you were to meet a Pirate from the 17th and 18th Centuries today, would you have the foggiest idea what he or she was talking about? M...

5 Infamous Pirates Explained - Full of Brilliant Trivia for Teachers and their Lessons

Let’s face it, Pirates are totally awesome and are clearly the cool kid of the maritime world. Forget your submarine commanders and narrow...

4 Famous Pirates You Need to Know at KS2

Blackbeard Born in 1680 in the English city of Bristol, Blackbeard’s real name was likely Edward Teach. In 1717 he captured and converted...

Aboard a Pirate Ship - Fun Craft Activities for Kids

Enjoy these fun crafts and activities for kids to learn what life was like aboard a pirate ship in the "Golden Age" of piracy.

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