27. Pirates vs the Royal Navy

27. Pirates vs the Royal Navy

By Gosport Heritage Open Days

This presentation tells the story of the Royal Navy’s role in suppressing piracy during the ‘Golden Age’ of Caribbean pirates.

Date and time

Location

Alverbank Country House Hotel

Stokes Bay Road Gosport PO12 2QT United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • In person

About this event

Mike Williams will be telling the story of the Royal Navy’s role in catching Pirates. We all know pirates could make a fortune robbing ships, especially Spanish ships full gold stolen from Inca people. But, what happened to these pirates, were they always caught and hung or did some escape capture. Mike will tell you story of a few of the more famous robbers like Bartholomew Sharp.

Duration Approx: 60 minutes

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time to get seated and comfy. The bar will be open for hot and cold drinks before and after the talk. The Alverbank is a Grade 2 listed building with stunning views across the Solent.

There is a small carpark at the Alverbank, but your vehicle registration MUST be given at Reception. Other carparks along Stokes Bay Road, just a few minutes walk away.

Booking OPENS on 23 Aug at 0930

Advance Registration required: Limited spaces. You may book up to 4 tickets per booking.

To complete your registration, you will need your name, contact telephone number, email, post code

Please complete registration within 10:00 minutes. After this, the reservation we're holding will be released to others.

Accessibility: Full wheelchair access. For full accessibility options and facilities available, please go to https://www.gosportheritage.co.uk/pirates-v-royal-navy-alverbank/

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Heritage Open Days is England's biggest heritage festival, this year on 12th - 21st September. It celebrates our fantastic history, architecture and culture; offering people the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences - all of which are FREE to explore. 

After a first pilot in Gosport proved a success, Heritage Open Days was established in 1994 as England’s contribution to the European Heritage Days.

We welcome people from near and far to join in and explore the wealth of heritage in Gosport; our little town with a big history.

On Sale Aug 23 at 9:30 AM