Nautical Captain and Sailor Hats

For Captain and his or her First Mate, these nautical caps will let your passengers know who is in charge, or at least who you think is in charge. These nautical hats make a great gift for those who love the sea. Great for a skipper costume or to hang on the wall to decorate your maritime themed bar.

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The History of Captain Morgan

One of the most famous of these pirates was Captain Morgan. Captain Morgan´s headquarters was in Port Royal in Jamaica. Although most of his early childhood is unknown, what what is clear is that he came to Barbados as young man. Most historians say that he was kidnapped from Bristol and was moved west as a slave on a plantation. This was common in these days, but unlike an African slave, Morgan probably worked as an indentured servant and had his freedom granted after seven years.  Read the rest of the article....