Wanted: boat information

[artistpersona]

I have this wonderful story planned out about a pirate guy and an evangelist, but I can not find any useful information about pirate ships!

I want to be able to describe a ship, but I know nothing, and can not find anything on the internet...

Does anyone happen to know any books or websites that might be helpful?

 

[CelticRose]

Your best bet is to decide what type of ship your pirates are sailing then google the relevant type. ie sloop, galleon, carrack, clipper. You would be looking for a small fast boat that doesn't draw much water (comparatively) ~ a small sloop perhaps? Your library should have lots of books & certainly there should be something on~line. My daughter's tan LLATL english text has a diagram of all the major ship's parts for a schooner so it shouldn't be too difficult to find what you want.

 

[CelticRose]

Wikipedia has a good starting article under
"sailing ships " & a list of all the different sorts of vessles with a link to each.

 

[artistpersona]

Awesome, Thanks!