What’s scarier than a ghost? A pirate ghost! This presentation explains the history of the pirates of New England during the Golden Age of Piracy who may still roam this mortal world.
Topics discussed are why people became pirates, how pirate ships were run, weapons and tactics used, politics of the pirates, what is a ghost, how ghosts come to be, why ghosts stick around, and of course, curses and hidden treasure! Welcome aboard as we discuss this hidden part of pirate history, if you dare!
Luca Rebussini is a Rhode Island–based educator and entertainer known as The R.I. Pirate Guy, a persona he adopted to share the fascinating history of piracy in New England and beyond