As you probably already know, we perform at many different venues throughout the Pacific Northwest, from renaissance faires and pirate festivals, tall ship and maritime festivals, county fairs, community and church events, and other events needing some piratical flair. And of course we perform at birthday parties for kids of all ages.
Since we enjoy kids so much and they are always asking about our ship, we decided to add another ship to the Captain’s favorite, the Crimson Star. He has added the Shooting Star, a specially designed ship for birthday parties that was commissioned in the fall of 2008.
“It is high time the kids get to have some fun shooting each other and take some of that thunder from the pirates” said a grinning Captain Savage. “Besides, I may be needin’ more crew members soon, so ‘tis better they get some experience under their belts, before I’s be hiring ‘em.” It is believed that Captain Savage is planning some new raids and pillaging this coming season and will need to outfit two crews for two ships now.
Now that the new ship, the Shooting Star, is finished, Captain Savage is able to provide some glimpses of the ship to tantalize future pirates and their parents. The new pirate ship has 3 deck guns on each side of the ship. There are also 6 swivel guns on board that fire marshmallows at attackers attempting to take the ship. The Shooting Star has a single mast with 2 square sails, a quarter deck with the ships wheel to steer it on its voyages, a gangplank to board the ship and of course the obligatory “plank,” because those who disobey orders must “walk the plank.”
The ship is approximately 14 feet long overall, 6 feet wide, and available for parties. We asked Captain Savage about the availability of the Shooting Star for birthday parties, and he suggested that people call or write in early to reserve a birthday party date. The Puget Sound Pirates have partnered with Lady Selah, a noted and award winning artist and author, to publicize her new book Blackbeard Decoded: A Truth Hidden in Plain Sight. The partnership will have the Puget Sound Pirates performing at venues throughout the United States at renaissance faires, pirate festivals and book signing events. Since the weekends fill up fast, it is best to contact us early to book your birthday party.
We look forward to performing for you and your children and giving them a special Pirate Birthday party they will long remember and talk about for years to come.
Till then, Fair Winds and Calm Seas .. and remember...
“When in doubt… add more black powder ! ! ! “
Crew of the Puget Sound Pirates