The Crew of the Maiden's Ram Pirate Ship

11/30/2022

11/19/2018

On this day in 1720, Carribean pirate "Calico Jack" Rackham was hanged at Gallows Point, Port Royal - Jamaica. Captured by the British Navy on October 20th, infamous female pirates Anne Bonny (Rackham's lover) and Mary Read (said to be Bonny's lover) were the only crew members who stood and fought while Rackham and his men - still drunk from a night of rum-soaked revelry - cowered below deck.

Bonny and Read both escaped the gallows by "pleading their bellies" - claiming to be with child. As Rackham stood on the gallows, Anne Bonny is said to have scornfully shouted "If ye'd fought like a man, ye wouldn't be hanged like a dog".

After the hanging, Rackham's body was gibbeted and displayed as a warning to other pirates on a small islet at the mouth of the Port Royal harbor that is today known as Rackham's Cay.

05/10/2018

What started out as a dream project is slowly becoming a reality ... a donated 1967 Chris Craft Cavalier slowly dismantled and begins to take shape of the pirate ship known as the Maiden's Ram :)

05/08/2018

05/08/2018

More work on the Maiden's Ram ... more than halfway to a clean beam :) :) :)

01/01/2018

As we set sail to spread more merriment and mayhem The Crew of the Maiden's Ram wishes all, Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2018!

12/25/2017

Merry Christmas from the Crew of The Maiden's Ram! (Peace and joy for now, mayhem and pillaging later)

12/22/2017

Captain William Morton be wishin' the best to ye, for all the holidays ye be celebrating this joyous time of year. To all our crewmates and friends: Raise up yer favorite bevvy and join me in a holiday toast!

12/15/2017

The Sweetheart of The Salty Depths, Belayin' Pin Gabby, wishes Season's Greetings to all!