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Captain Charles W. Black
Charles W Black, born of Irish and Welsh decent, grew up on the Celtic Sea between these two shores. As his father before 'im, he became a rather accomplished sailor at a young age. He joined the British Merchant Marines at the age of 16 as a junior officer. His exploits and heroics whilst fighting the Dutch resonated quickly throughout the British Empire. And when word of this young man amongst men reached King Charles II, Lt Black was knighted, commissioned a rank of Captain and a ship, the "HMS Valhalla". |
Captain Charles W. Black and the "Valhalla" enjoyed many victories and conquests while fighting the French, Spanish, and Dutch in the West Indies of the New World. Unfortunately, after the suspicious death of King Charles II and some political "misunderstandings" with the British Government, Captain Charles W. Black, who had received the rank of Privateer Captain from the deceased King, was outlawed by 'is homeland wanted for treason and acts of Piracy! The "Valhalla" was known as the scourge of the New World. Revered and feared from the Northern Colonies down to the Islands of the West Indies (Caribbean). She flies 'er own colors, a black flag with a red Valhalla's Pirates and a Captain's skull with crossed swords. However, she will occasionally fly the Blue Ensign. The flag revoked 'er by the British Government. This li'l trick does allow 'er to get conveniently close to British and British friendly merchant ships. Once within cannons' range, she will raise 'er true colors!
Captain Black, a fierce fighter with renowned strength,
is an expert in cutlass, dagger, and black powder weapons. An ominous
presence, he's rather friendly, but formidable when provoked. He
has the fortitude and wisdom of a King 'imself! So if'n you see this Pirate Captain and his hearty
crew of scallywags amongst and about, |
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Valhalla's Pirates - Plundering Ocean and Monmouth Counties, NJ |
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