Pirate cutlass

[SShepherd]

Does anyone have pics of swords used on pirate ships--not reproductions, but origional swords?

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Many were either civilian swords or naval cutlasses.

The British 1804 naval cutlass is not a bad example of the style. Pretty to the point.

 

[chuckinohio]

Displays at the San Diego Maritime Museum-

http://www.noquartergiven.net/sdmm.htm



Supposed to be from the second half of the 18th century and of English manufacture-

Engraving from 18th century Jamaica-

English naval cutlasses from 1760 to 1901-

Chuck