S1.E7: Black Bart in Newfoundland

Jun. 4

Season 1, Episode 7

Time: 8:58

It was June 21st, 1720 and the sun was just rising over Trepassey, Newfoundland. The fishermen listened to the songbirds and gentle surf on the rocks as they readied their boats. Everything indicated a beautiful day ahead.

Then the birds stopped singing.

In the distance, there was a rumble of canon fire. On the breeze came the sound of trumpets and drums. Everthing was about to change…

Black Bart, the dreaded pirate, had come to town.

Read the Blog Post

Read the blog post for more information, references and images.

1. When Black Burned Trepassey

Sources & Further Reading

A General History of Pyrates, Capt. Charles Johnson, 1724
Bartholomew Roberts, Encyclopedia of NL
Radiographs and Snapshots of History and Biography, Alex. A. Parsons, J. P, Newfoundland Quarterly, July 1922
Eric Cobham: The Pirate Who Never Was, Olaf U. Janzen, Newfoundland Quarterly, Fall 2015
Black Bart’s Music, Encyclopedia of NL
Pirates & Outlaws of Canada: 1610-1932, Harold Horwood

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Robert Hiscock

Robert grew up in a tiny Newfoundland community called Happy Adventure. These days he lives in Gander, NL and his happiest adventures are spent with his two Labrador retrievers exploring the island while listening to a soundtrack of local music.

When the dogs are napping Robert takes pictures, writes about Newfoundland, makes a podcast and shares NL trivia.

https://productofnewfoundland.ca

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