Ye Olde Sea-Dogs


For those with the Oceans as their mistress, these symbols should speak to you!



Since the beginning of memory, Man has recieved wealth from the sea; and for thousands of years, has taken to the waves to find new lands, cast nets for his table, and to lay trade routes for goods. Sea life calls to those not of faint of heart who crave adventure.



 

A nautical themed dog collar which is sure to give rise to a "tail" or two, best told over grog, while safely at port in front of a fire.

Anchor: The root of a ship and a grounding tool. To lay anchor at port was proof of a successful journey, as body and soul had arrived safetly home.






Jolly Roger: a generic term for pirate flags. This particular design was used by 4 pirates: Capt. John Edward England, John Taylor, Sam Bellamy, and John Martel. Flown to frighten pirate victims into surrendering; quarter was given beneath a black flag, but none given beneath a red flag. The Jolly Rogers were signals to ships what their intent was, and for whom they sailed.



Galleons: First built in the late 15th century, they were three masted and multi-decked. Their main use was as War Ships, and although they were big and unwieldy, they were well protected with at least 20-40 cannons. The pride of any Navy, to attack a galleon was at one's own peril!


Siren: The call of the Sea, or the Mistress who is not to be denied. Of unsurpassed beauty, a siren's song cannot be spurned, and often leads to ones detriment unless steps are taken to avert the danger. The siren herself is often found carved as a figurehead on the bow of a ship, to see the crew safelty out at sea, and is the embodiment for the spirit of the ship.



Piracy is as old as the history of seafaring. Julius Ceasar himself while crossing the Aegean Sea was captured by pirates and held for ransom. China was plagued by Cai Qain and the Baltic Sea had the Vikings. There were Barbary Corsairs of the North African coast, Buccaneers of the Spanish Main, and English Privateers. Pirates in any guise, time or name have resided in our fears, been romanticized in our tales, and still continue today.