IN PERSON
Illustrated Talk
Gosport Community Hub, Brune Park School, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BX
This talk tells the story of the Royal Navy’s role in suppressing piracy during the ‘Golden Age’ of Caribbean pirates.
Mike Williams will be telling the story of the Royal Navy’s role in catching Pirates. We all know pirates could make a fortune robbing ships, especially Spanish ships full gold stolen from Inca people. But, what happened to these pirates, were they always caught and hung or did some escape capture. Mike will tell you story of a few of the more famous robbers like Bartholomew Sharp.
Approx Duration: 60 minutes
Event Times
- Saturday 20 September 1250
Booking Details
No booking required, just turn up and enjoy
Access
Organised by
Mike Williams
Directions
Turn off Military Road into Kings Academy Brune Park School, and follow directional signs to carpark on the left, and path to The Hub. There is a pedestrian entrance to The Hub closer to the traffic lights.