Canada's Pirate Legends: The Rise of Piracy in Canada

When we think of swashbuckling tales of pirates and plunder, we think of Blackbeard, palm trees, and the sun-scorched shores of the Caribbean. Yet, some of the most ruthless men and women of the seven seas razed hell up North, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and along the jagged coasts of the Maritimes. Take to the lawless seas in search of treasure and tall tales in a veritable “who’s who” of pirates and privateers on Canada’s East Coast.
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Isle Haute is a protected conservation area with unique species of plants and animals. You cannot go there without permission, which we received from the Canadian Wildlife Service, Atlantic Region. There is absolutely zero chance there is treasure there. Pirates did not bury treasure; there was no justification for doing such a thing. Crews would never have allowed it. Pirates collected their booty and they used it. Robert Louis Stevenson’s massive hit, Treasure Island (1883), singlehandedly generated the concept. We're also sorry to say that Oak Island has no treasure either--though a fun myth.
Like every episode, we pour over dozens of resources during our research phase. For this episode, there were contradicting accounts and myths from Philip Gosse's famous 1925 anthology that we needed to sort through. We relied on reported accounts from the time periods, as well as contemporary historians like the great Dan Conlin. We suggest that you look to discovering these sources yourselves--treat our videos as stepping stones. Our number one recommendation would be to start with Dan Conlin's Pirates of the Atlantic, a thrilling read that delves far deeper into the history of piracy on the East Coast than we could ever hope to.
Extra tidbits:
The most significant myth surrounding Peter Easton is that of the Irish Princess Sheillagh NeGeira (or Shelia O’Connor). According to legend, Peter Easton took a Dutch pirate ship in 1603 (which had taken Shelia on her way to a French convent). Shelia fell in love with one of Easton’s lieutenants, Gilbert Pike. They were married by Easton and he allowed them to stay in Bristol’s Hope NFLD when Pike didn’t want to take the pirate oath. Sheila supposedly gave birth to the first English child born in NFLD (maybe NA) which started the prominent Pike family tree in the Maritimes. Historians think the story might have been invented in the early 1900s--but Sheila remains on the city crest of Carbonear, a town not far from Harbour Grace.
In reality though, Easton’s operation truly dwarfed the nearby colony of Cupids with its 40 settlers. He didn’t attack the people of Cupids, because he wanted to stay in good-standing with British Crown, the governor there confirmed as much. But, Easton was smart. At one point he captured the world's most unlucky man, Richard Whitbourne (who would be captured by pirates on 3 separate occasions). Easton convinced him to sail to England to get him a pardon from the Crown. While he waited, Easton set up to attack the annual convoy of Spanish ships bringing treasure back to Spain--he picked off four of them. Whitbourne collected his pardon, but when he returned, he'd come to realize that, in the end, Easton thought it silly to ask for a British pardon, since he was basically a king of the seas himself.
The Tordesillas Line:
Portugal and Spain, rulers of the world in late 1400s, early 1500s, set the stage for piracy to run rampant in the North Atlantic.
Spain got the Pope to divide the entire globe, including the areas not yet found, between Spain and Portugal. The Tordesillas Line was the result. “No peace over the line,” was the phrase. It was a north-south line that gave Spain almost all of North and South America, in 1494. Spain immediately became the richest empire in the world and dubloons became the global currency for a while. Pirates loved the chaos the Line brought.
When we refer to "Canada," long before it was officially recognized as such, it is a narrative device to help tell the story in an engaging way. While Canada wasn't a country, or even a colony, for a long time, (and Newfoundland didn't join until 1949) the place we now call Canada remains significantly affected by the events that predate Confederation.
Described Video version: vimeo.com/725047623/f61b54e516
00:00 Introduction - Pirate Legends
02:39 Dawn of the Pirate Age - Cod
04:15 Peter Easton
07:28 Thomas How
07:58 Black Bart Arrives
08:38 The Golden Age of Piracy
09:24 The Pirate Code
10:10 Adventure!
11:04 Death at Sea
12:15 Sneak Peek at Season 3
14:08 Bonus Story

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  • @Canadiana
    @Canadiana Жыл бұрын

    UPDATE: Part Two is out now! Be sure to watch it after Part 1 to get to the good stuff! The origins of CIBC and Scotiabank and the most infamous pirates to sail Canadian seas! Stay tuned to the end for a sneak peek at what's coming this season! And make sure to click the bell notification icon to be alerted when Part 2 is released! You won't be able to guess where the story of piracy on the East Coast ends up! Next episode, things get a little scary! And be sure to check the description for tidbits that didn't make it into the video, some of the best stuff is always in the description!

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    @aaronstanley6914

    Жыл бұрын

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    @twistoffate4791

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @SterlingWhitehead

    @SterlingWhitehead

    8 ай бұрын

    The use of music is very well done.

  • @geraldoutdoors245

    @geraldoutdoors245

    7 ай бұрын

    Why was this not taught in school????

  • @ArrowSmith95
    @ArrowSmith95 Жыл бұрын

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    Жыл бұрын

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    @ChrisLawton66

    Жыл бұрын

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    Жыл бұрын

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    Жыл бұрын

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    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    We're so excited too! Let us know what you think of tonight's premiere!

  • @UmadAtLife

    @UmadAtLife

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Canadiana It was fascinating. Such a cool topic I'd never thought much about. Absolutely top notch storytelling and production as always. I can't wait for the next one. Sharing this as much as possible, hope you guys get the exposure you deserve.

  • @Calico_Music
    @Calico_Music Жыл бұрын

    GREAT VIDEO! I recommend looking into the Newfoundland pirate John Phillips, who stole a fishing boat with 4 other men, swore a pirate code on a hatchet, and then plundered 30 ships before being mutinied upon and tossed over of the coast of Newfoundland in 1724. Could be a good add to this :)

  • @timothyschollux
    @timothyschollux Жыл бұрын

    Two more days until the premiere of your new video. In the meantime I will watch all the old videos of Canadiana again!

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    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @areagh13
    @areagh137 ай бұрын

    As an ignorant American I could never have imagined Canadian history being so dang interesting. Fantastic video!!

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    @robswystun2766 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome back! This video was amazing. Can't wait for the Grasslands one. I'm so glad you got funding to continue this show.

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    We are also EXTREMELY excited for the Grasslands one--it's a ways away but what a place!

  • @Game_Hero
    @Game_Hero Жыл бұрын

    My ancestor was kidnapped by pirates in Portugal when he was a kid, and he managed to escape when the ship was in Québec.

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    That's wild!

  • @Game_Hero

    @Game_Hero

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Canadiana yeah, and he was thus nicknamed "The Portuguese" for the rest of his life, as can be seen in old documents.

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    That is an incredible story. When researching this episode we became really curious about pirates that were less documented than the ones we cover (especially in English). I wonder who that Portuguese pirate was, and very glad your ancestor escaped!

  • @AmokCanuck
    @AmokCanuck Жыл бұрын

    I can't wait for another amazing season. Cheers from BC

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    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for waiting and watching!

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    @thehungrynoodle2545 Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing! As a Newfoundlander, I have always wanted this quality of our history on KZread but it never was, thank you. I’ll be sure to subscribe!

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    @philspaces72134 ай бұрын

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  • @endtimefreak
    @endtimefreak Жыл бұрын

    A most interesting exposition on the history of piracy on the Eastern sea's of Canada... I would never have known !!! Keep up the great work in sharing this intel, checking Part 2 now 😁 (liked and subscribed) --------

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    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

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    Thanks for sharing the history of our amazing country.

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  • @joanhoffman3702
    @joanhoffman3702 Жыл бұрын

    As The History Guy says, “Don’t all good stories involve pirates?” Loved the videos I’ve seen so far. Greetings from Arizona!

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    I'm surprised at how much Canada has to offer that I don't have the time to find out. Thanks for making this series! I wish more people would know about your channel.

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    Fantastic first episode! Can't wait for the rest of the season!

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    @spacejamzyt64613 ай бұрын

    Modern CEOs are paying themselves hundreds of times the salary of the average workers while literal pirate captains were only taking twice as much as a crew mate.....

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    Shouts to Sean @ the creative imbalance for the feature. Love this stuff 👌

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    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome, eh! ;-)

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    @fumblerooskie Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait for the next one!

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    @patriciamclellan5086 Жыл бұрын

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    @SeanMaisonneuve7 ай бұрын

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    @joellandry2406 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you to everyone involved! Fantastic work.

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    @timothyobrien85918 ай бұрын

    Wow!! I am a fan, I was hooked from start to finish.

  • @mcguirefamily7929
    @mcguirefamily7929 Жыл бұрын

    Pirates did bare treasure in many places on islands and in many lo cations around coast if they where going to raid for a time in that location it was far more safe on land than in a ship that could besuck by bad weather or attacks by ships for what they may have on

  • @themysticnavigator
    @themysticnavigator Жыл бұрын

    Just fell onto these videos ... very well done!! I Have been researching the history of Canada... living on the East Coast there are many stories as you say. Well produced.

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    It's overwhelming how rich the East Coast is with incredible stories. We have a number of episodes focused on the Maritimes, Newfoundland and Labrador this season but feel like we only scratched the surface! Thanks for watching.

  • @haleyelah
    @haleyelah Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating. Can't wait for the next one!

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  • @pixelsocket
    @pixelsocket Жыл бұрын

    You can tell you’re from the prairies when you see the title and you can only think of one thing… And it’s a hey! (Hey!) ho! (Ho!) Comin’ down the plains! Stealing wheat and barley and all the other grains- It’s a good determiner of how long someone has been in the praires, just wait for how long it takes for them to join the chorus

  • @molloblin
    @molloblin Жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to say how much I love this series and your guys’ work, these videos are truly incredible, not just the stories themselves but also the way you tell them. In fact, you guys are the first and only channel I’ve ever become a patron on patreon for, because I’m so enthralled in it and want to see you succeed in producing more of this content. I can offer one piece of constructive criticism, if you’ll have it, in that I think in this episode the music and the narration were slightly out of balance. In some parts, it was just a little hard to hear your narration over the soundtrack. Not that I entirely minded, as the music of this video is also phenomenal. I’ve learned so much about my own Canadian history from you guys in the last few months alone, and it’s really renewed my interest in our local stories that much more. Thank you, from Cayuga/Guelph

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, sorry we didn't see this comment sooner. You can never know how much we appreciate and rely on our Patreons! And we appreciate the feedback! Sound mixing is one of the hardest things to get right, and sometimes it seems like KZread throws a wrench in after the upload (though we don't know how that could be). If we could afford a sound mixer we would because we agree that at times the balance is off. Part of it stems from the microphone we use during production, it almost always sounds oddly quiet no matter what we do in post. But we do sometimes get a little complacent with the level of the music after hearing it so many times. We really hope to get better at it with each episode because there's nothing worse than having spent so long on animations only to lose the viewer due to the finicky audio! We hope you enjoy the rest of the season!

  • @graydonbaylis7155
    @graydonbaylis7155 Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe I've never heard these names and fascinating stories that shaped our country. Thank you Adam and the 'Bunch' for sharing all of this with us. Absolutely brilliant shots and post-production (as usual).

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! We were just as surprised when doing the research; the Gulf of St. Lawrence was teeming with pirates. From, Adam and the 'Bunch' haha

  • @andreegal
    @andreegal Жыл бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @NathanaelNewton
    @NathanaelNewton Жыл бұрын

    I'm sooooo happy you're back!! My fiance and I both love this show and I've learned so much 💜

  • @Battleswab
    @Battleswab Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, fantastic stuff.

  • @JJ-ml9sj
    @JJ-ml9sj5 ай бұрын

    Great story from Canadian history, best I've heard, super fun! And so well made. - A Fellow Canuck

  • @kerrbear1980
    @kerrbear1980 Жыл бұрын

    So stoked! Great video!

  • @Innuya
    @Innuya Жыл бұрын

    Yooo I saw Isle Haute at the start and immediately recognized it! I've been there, before it became protected. Beautiful place, and fascinating history as you've detailed here. Love this series :)

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    It was quite the experience to get to go out there! We had less than 2 hours to get all of the footage because things were getting choppy in the bay. Would have loved to have more time there.

  • @Innuya

    @Innuya

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Canadiana at the risk of outing my identity, we actually stayed overnight. Attempted to get a sunrise shot at the end of that rocky peninsula, but as you seem to've experienced, it's quite overcast/foggy so no dice! Double no-dice when the tide started coming in! I think you did a great job capturing its uniqueness.

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah someone to commiserate with about how tough it is to capture the island on camera! Not only was it overcast (not in a good way) but we were also there when the sun was further West (we had no choice, of course) and so the island was backlit, causing us to expose for the shadows in order to see the cliffs! Ended up staying on a boat due to rough seas until the tide came in...6 hours after leaving the island, not til 10pm! Totally worth it though and thank you for the kind words.

  • @catsgam6442
    @catsgam6442 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff

  • @daniellehebert2048
    @daniellehebert2048 Жыл бұрын

    I loooooove this channel SO much!!!! Thank you 💝

  • @tinsley999
    @tinsley999 Жыл бұрын

    There needs to be a movie about Peter Easton and Black Bart!

  • @heatherstubbs6646
    @heatherstubbs66467 ай бұрын

    Gosh! If Canadian history in school had been more like this, I’d have paid better attention!

  • @JingleBell12
    @JingleBell12 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing editing, we love to watch your videos

  • @fourshore502
    @fourshore50210 ай бұрын

    its weird that peter easton is so unknown. he was possibly the most successful pirate ever. unlike black bart he survived, he was pardoned, and lived out his life in luxury. how many other pirates can say the same? not to mention that the royal navy didnt even dare to challenge his pirate armada.

  • @tashaarellano7680

    @tashaarellano7680

    Ай бұрын

    He sounds like a sellout

  • @floydt2029
    @floydt2029 Жыл бұрын

    Facinating story!

  • @jopo6876
    @jopo68767 ай бұрын

    You guys did it again! Well done! 🇨🇦🏴‍☠️

  • @jsteelsadventureandvariety4545
    @jsteelsadventureandvariety4545 Жыл бұрын

    Happy your back👍 amazing job on this, enjoyed watching and anxious to see whats to come🙂

  • @AJR-zg2py
    @AJR-zg2py7 ай бұрын

    The narrator sounds SO much like a younger Donald Sutherland I just can't get over it. Even has a similar cadence.

  • @zacharyh1071
    @zacharyh10715 ай бұрын

    barrett's privateers vibes edit: 2:14 Fucaneers lol

  • @LoneHowler
    @LoneHowler Жыл бұрын

    I've just found your channel. I love it

  • @jamescrowson5607
    @jamescrowson5607 Жыл бұрын

    Great episode!

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    @lyndadelgrande887 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations! Great series. Looking forward to watching the next episode.

  • @user-qs7gx7rp7m
    @user-qs7gx7rp7m18 күн бұрын

    Had a maternal loyalst ancestor so took the time to do research about him (Haldimann Papers, etc). Had an adventurous life. Started off in Stiĺlwater, NY. His father Isaac Sr was Col of the militia. All his 4 sons were very active during the 1st Colonial Civil War. Captured as a chief of scouts, far behind rebel lines just after Saratoga battle. Sentenced to death. Exchanged day before his execution date. Ended up in the 'Baie de Chaleur' (Bay of Heat) fed by the magnificent Restigouche River, with his extensive family. Was appointed the '1st Sheriff of Gaspe, given a sloop and tasked with intercepting smugglers, revolting rebel fishing poachers and other such stuff. Believe he operated out of New Carlisle. Have lots on his active Revolution period but can't find anything about the 1786-1816 period. Can anyone help ?

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    @mikeruxpin28297 ай бұрын

    Just came upon your channel, great work!

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    POGGERS I really hope you guys get big because this production quality is top notch and you guys really deserve it

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    Welcome back! Was missing your really well-delivered historical videos.

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    @Canadiana Жыл бұрын

    Get ready!!!!

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    Subscribed!

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    @-moumou- Жыл бұрын

    So great. I’m looking forward to the entire season!

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    @minijimi Жыл бұрын

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  • @mloken
    @mloken Жыл бұрын

    Support earned. I look forward to a fascinating, inclusive view of unknown Canadian history.

  • @myragroenewegen5426
    @myragroenewegen5426 Жыл бұрын

    Wonder what it would be like for the average person to have your small fishing village seized by pirates and reworked into a thriving pirate fortress.

  • @Crowscratch_HauntedLibrary
    @Crowscratch_HauntedLibrary Жыл бұрын

    Terrific work! Thought I knew all about Canadian pirates -- turned out to be the tip of the iceberg! Well done, and very impressive. Both informative and entertaining.

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    And this is still the tip of the iceberg! There's just so many more details about these and other figures. More to come in Part 2 though! Thanks for watching!

  • @stevenbaumann8692
    @stevenbaumann8692 Жыл бұрын

    This is so cool! Thanks for this!

  • @fireandicewine
    @fireandicewine Жыл бұрын

    This was a good episode. I look forward to part 2. Thanks, eh.

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    @strokersteve468 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so well done! Thank you for your time and effort.

  • @bradcrawford5314
    @bradcrawford5314 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic episode, outstanding series! Who knew Canadian history was so interesting!

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    @mikef1125 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work! I will share with friends - thanks guys!

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    @pastelskystudios8458 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!

  • @ianwhitehead3086
    @ianwhitehead30867 ай бұрын

    Ever read “River Thieves” about the last of the Beothuks. It’s written by Micheal Crummy.

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    @vmwindustries Жыл бұрын

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    @djmatt1 Жыл бұрын

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    @moseyhoser6 ай бұрын

    Well made good sir, well made. 👌

  • @lesmcdermott6657
    @lesmcdermott6657 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @howdy627
    @howdy627 Жыл бұрын

    Anacostia island, had a French pirate

  • @will7its
    @will7its Жыл бұрын

    Very cool video. Can you turn up the volume some, and the fast flashing of images give some of us seizures. So if you could slow it down some would be great. Thanks for the great video.....

  • @ianwhitehead3086
    @ianwhitehead30867 ай бұрын

    What about Refugee Cove and the story of the Miqmaw saving and helping the Acadian refugees? So much in the maritimes of Canada to remember…

  • @robhowell8783
    @robhowell8783 Жыл бұрын

    I myself am a descendant of a famed Newfie pirate, John Angel out of Petty Harbour

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    @adamdubeau72878 ай бұрын

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  • @myragroenewegen5426
    @myragroenewegen5426 Жыл бұрын

    Musicians must play whenever asked? That's an interesting outlier rule. Any theories about that one?

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    Our guess is that boredom was the greatest evil a ship's crew had to face. Maybe boredom, especially on ships where alcohol was regulated, bred mutinies. At the same time, music in the form of sea shanties served a crucial role in the running of a ship. Most of the actions the crew performed to steer and maintain their ships were best done quickly and methodically. Sea shanties behave like metronomes that keep dozens of men working on a task in sync. While providing a boost of energy. Music might have been the lifeblood of a well-maintained ship.

  • @hilariousname6826

    @hilariousname6826

    7 ай бұрын

    Contrary to popular belief, sea shanties do not seem to have been common until into the 19th century, when types of ships and gear came into use that necessitated tasks particularly amenable to shanty-singing - for a dive into the details, look up the work of Gibb Schreffler, probably the leading scholar on the subject today. Shanties did not require a 'musician' as such, rather just a 'shantyman', i.e., a singer capable of leading the singing, which involved having a loud singing voice, a repertoire of shanties suiting various tasks, and often the ability to improvise verses. The 'golden age' of shanties was from about 1820-1870. However, there was a tradition of fiddlers accompanying rhythmic work. William Bligh infamously had a fiddler on the Bounty to provide music for the requisite dancing drills he put his men through (he wanted to make sure they got their exercise!).@@Canadiana

  • @bruce8321
    @bruce8321Ай бұрын

    My ancestors so far goes back to the landing in Cape Breton of a 11th grandfather in the 1750 era. He left Manchester as a ship Captain Master Gunner and sailed from Manchester, U.K. to what is now St. Kitts and Nevis, later to Bermuda and finally to Cape Breton. I always wonder why and might he have been a pirate or escaping something?

  • @burnyizland
    @burnyizland7 ай бұрын

    Oh I used to be a pirate and I made a living fine I had a little stretch of land along the CP line But times were hard and though I tried, the money wasn't there And bankers came and took my land and told me fair is fair I looked for every kind of job, the answer always "no" Hire you now, they'd always laugh, we just let twenty go! The government, they promised me a measly little sum But I've got too much pride to end up just another bum Then I thought who gives a damn if all the jobs are gone I'm gonna be a PIRATE! on the River Saskatchewan! (arr! arr! arr!) ~The Last Saskatchewan Pirate, by The Arrogant Worms

  • @user-ik8ck7vd6b
    @user-ik8ck7vd6b Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this video, but where is your evidence for the raid on Puerto Rico? Can't find reference to this anywhere else.

  • @crazygood150
    @crazygood150 Жыл бұрын

    I missed you!

  • @JaydenWorth
    @JaydenWorth Жыл бұрын

    STOOOOOOOOOKED

  • @NASTYVIDS
    @NASTYVIDS Жыл бұрын

    at 1:50 what's the X on Ingonish, Cape Breton for?

  • @QKPMEDIA
    @QKPMEDIA Жыл бұрын

    Opened up my comment pit Canadiana, I had to even though I'm dual as far as Canada goes...

  • @ChilledSon
    @ChilledSon Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Sub'd immediately

  • @sausejii
    @sausejii7 ай бұрын

    you guys deserve a grant

  • @dodaexploda
    @dodaexploda Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! Can you please decrease the volume on the music? It's hard to hear the narration over it. I had to turn on closed captioning to know what was being said.

  • @Canadiana

    @Canadiana

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah we're sorry for that. Sound mixing is the most finicky part of the process and we have a difficult time perfecting it. We will aim to do better next time!

  • @dodaexploda

    @dodaexploda

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Canadiana No need to be sorry, but I appreciate it. I hear you, I've had issues with sound mixing in the past as well. It's easy to mess up when you've heard the same thing a hundred times over. One thing you could try to do is have someone else watch it who's fresh. Kinda like having someone else proof read your work. I hope this helps. This is really good content also!