Corsairs

Rick · 7th August 2015, 01:22 AM

Speaking of Pyrats
An unusual subject for marine paintings .
Constitution convoying an American Brig off N.Africa 1802 or so .
4x16 sight .
Artist Joe Hunt .
The poor quality picture is on purpose .
Arrived today .

fernando · 7th August 2015, 12:40 PM

Nice

Jim McDougall · 7th August 2015, 05:23 PM

Fantastic art Rick!!!
There really is nothing like these exciting maritime themes!!!

I always liked the term 'corsairs'

immediately sounds thrilling, fast and formidable (a perfect name for the WWII Navy and Marine fighter planes).

Seeing this picture brings to mind the Mamluk sabres and the Moroccan and Algerian sa'ifs.......

Art is supposed to evoke emotion and passion........this one sure does!

Rick · 7th August 2015, 07:10 PM

Another passion of mine .

Corsairs, Sallee Rovers, Barbary Pirates .
Captured slaves chained to the Galley's oars .
Mounted with guns fore and aft; most warships avoided firing into them for fear of killing their own countrymen .
A fascinating time in history .

kronckew · 7th August 2015, 07:57 PM

i always think of Mulay Ahmed Muhamed Raisuli the Magnificent, sherif of the Riffian Berbers and the true defender of the faithful, and of the blood of the prophet, peace be upon him - who oddly has a very scottish accent. and a BIG sword.

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Rick · 8th August 2015, 12:45 AM

Och aye !

An hundred years later more or less ... Jefferson, then Teddy R. .
Nelson said of Decatur's work by sea: 'The greatest feat of our age .'

The more things change; the more they stay the same .
Who said that ?

Pyrats seem to persist despite the passage of the centuries ..

fernando · 8th August 2015, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

...most warships avoided firing into them for fear of killing their own countrymen ...

You wouldn't guess how selective Bizantine pirates could be; with this portable barbecue they would only burn whom they aimed at

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kronckew · 8th August 2015, 12:57 PM

ah, greek fire. the lost weapon formulae.

7th August 2015, 01:22 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,263	Corsairs Speaking of Pyrats An unusual subject for marine paintings . Constitution convoying an American Brig off N.Africa 1802 or so . 4x16 sight . Artist Joe Hunt . The poor quality picture is on purpose . Arrived today . Attached Images

7th August 2015, 07:10 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,263	Marine Art Another passion of mine . Corsairs, Sallee Rovers, Barbary Pirates . Captured slaves chained to the Galley's oars . Mounted with guns fore and aft; most warships avoided firing into them for fear of killing their own countrymen . A fascinating time in history .

7th August 2015, 07:57 PM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	i always think of Mulay Ahmed Muhamed Raisuli the Magnificent, sherif of the Riffian Berbers and the true defender of the faithful, and of the blood of the prophet, peace be upon him - who oddly has a very scottish accent. and a BIG sword. . Last edited by fernando; 7th August 2015 at 08:02 PM. Reason: Photobucket links not adequate... even if blank

7th August 2015, 12:40 PM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Nice

7th August 2015, 05:23 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,765	Fantastic art Rick!!! There really is nothing like these exciting maritime themes!!! I always liked the term 'corsairs' immediately sounds thrilling, fast and formidable (a perfect name for the WWII Navy and Marine fighter planes). Seeing this picture brings to mind the Mamluk sabres and the Moroccan and Algerian sa'ifs....... Art is supposed to evoke emotion and passion........this one sure does!

8th August 2015, 12:45 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,263	Och aye ! An hundred years later more or less ... Jefferson, then Teddy R. . Nelson said of Decatur's work by sea: 'The greatest feat of our age .' The more things change; the more they stay the same . Who said that ? Pyrats seem to persist despite the passage of the centuries ..

8th August 2015, 12:57 PM	#8
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,150	ah, greek fire. the lost weapon formulae.