Rum Runners & Pirates
Pirate Code of Conduct
The Pirate Code of Conduct
The Pirate Code of Conduct! A Pirate ship required a level of discipline and a Pirate Code of Conduct. The Pirate Code of Conduct was an important agreement between the Pirate Captain and his crew. The Pirate Code of Conduct consisted of a number of agreements between the Captain and pirate crew which were called Articles. The Pirate Code of Conduct was necessary as pirates were not governed by any other rules such as Naval regulations. Pirate captains were elected and could lose their position for abuse of their authority. The captain enjoyed few privileges:
“The Captain or any other Officer is allowed no more [food] than another man, nay,
the Captain cannot keep his Cabbin to himself.”
The Pirate Code of Conduct
An example of the Pirate Code of Conduct dealt with the following subjects:
Pirate Code of Conduct 1 – Equal Voting Rights
Pirate Code of Conduct 2 – Fair share of the loot and pirates punishments for those who cheated
Pirate Code of Conduct 3 – Gambling was banned
Pirate Code of Conduct 4 – No lights at night – a pirates sleep should not be disturbed
Pirate Code of Conduct 5 – Each pirate was responsible for the upkeep of their weapons
Pirate Code of Conduct 6 – No Boys or women allowed on board
Pirate Code of Conduct 7 – Penalty for Desertion
Pirate Code of Conduct 8 – No fighting between pirates on board the ship
Pirate Code of Conduct 9 – A Pension according to the severity of wounds
Pirate Code of Conduct 10 – Shares of the loot or booty
Pirate Code of Conduct 11 – Musicians available to play when required!
These Pirate codes of conduct ensured a well-run and harmonious ship!
The Pirate Code of Conduct – Bartholomew Roberts Shipboard Articles 1721
A specific Pirate Code of Conduct was agreed by Bartholomew Roberts’ in the Shipboard Articles of 1721.
Bartholomew Roberts, also known as “Black Bart” or “Black Barty”, was one of the most successful pirates, The following Code of Conduct was agreed by Bartholomew Roberts and his Pirate Crew – an important element of the success of this particular Pirate
Pirate Code of Conduct
Bartholomew Roberts Shipboard Articles 1721
ARTICLE I – Every man shall have an equal vote in affairs of moment. He shall have an equal title to the fresh provisions or strong liquors at any time seized, and shall use them at pleasure unless a scarcity may make it necessary for the common good that a retrenchment may be voted.
ARTICLE II – Every man shall be called fairly in turn by the list on board of prizes,
because over and above their proper share, they are allowed a shift of clothes. But if they defraud the company to the value of even one dollar in plate, jewels or money, they shall be marooned. If any man rob another he shall have his nose and ears slit, and be put ashore where he shall be sure to encounter hardships.
ARTICLE III – None shall game for money either with dice or cards.
ARTICLE IV – The lights and candles should be put out at eight at night, and if any of the crew desire to drink after that hour they shall sit upon the open deck without lights.
ARTICLE V – Each man shall keep his piece, cutlass and pistols at all times clean and ready for action.
ARTICLE VI – No boy or woman to be allowed amongst them. If any man shall be found seducing any of the latter sex and carrying her to sea in disguise he shall suffer death.
ARTICLE VII – He that shall desert the ship or his quarters in time of battle shall be punished by death or marooning.
ARTICLE VIII – None shall strike another on board the ship, but every man’s quarrel shall be ended on shore by sword or pistol in this manner. At the word of command from the quartermaster, each man being previously placed back to back, shall turn and fire immediately. If any man do not, the quartermaster shall knock the piece out of his hand. If both miss their aim they shall take to their cutlasses, and he that draweth first blood shall be declared the victor.
ARTICLE IX – No man shall talk of breaking up their way of living till each has a share of l,000. Every man who shall become a cripple or lose a limb in the service shall have 800 pieces of eight from the common stock and for lesser hurts proportionately.
ARTICLE X – The captain and the quartermaster shall each receive two shares of a prize, the master gunner and boatswain, one and one half shares, all other officers one and one quarter, and private gentlemen of fortune one share each.
ARTICLE XI – The musicians shall have rest on the Sabbath Day only by right. On all other days by favour only.
Pirate Code of Conduct
Bartholomew Roberts Shipboard Articles 1721

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cherylc1
WOW- what a view- beautiful capture my friend
LjMaxx
Hello Cheryl.. Thanks.. Yes.. It was a fabulous trip.. Every day better than the one before.. Glad you looked and wrote..:)
AtaAlishahi
wow, very nicely captured :)
Carlos Teófilo
Wonderful capture dear LJ.
LjMaxx replied
Hello Carlos.. Thank you so very much.. It reminded me of a Pirate ship passing thru my view… I am glad you looked to comment..:)
Deidre Cripwell
Great capture
LjMaxx replied
Hey there Deidre.. Thanks so much. :)
Antanas
amazing view
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Antanas.. I felt like a few steps back in time while looking at this… :)
Victoria Sheldon
Great capture. You had an awesome view.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Emmy.. Thank you for the comments. It was a terrific 10 days..
artsthrufotos
cool and pretty
LjMaxx replied
Hey ATF… It was pretty cool indeed.. Thanks..:)
Michele Duncan...
Fantastic shot. Well framed and love the colors!
LjMaxx replied
Good morning & I appreciate your support & all you do… everywhere… :)
Scott Denny
I bet this would look great aged in BW. Great photo!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Scott.. Thanks.. I will try that today.. Good idea.. :)
tuetano
nice capture
Philip Johnson
great capture , love the colours, looks like the ghost ship
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Philip for taking the time to comment.. :)
Magaret Meintjes
wow, beautiful! great image, love it!
LjMaxx replied
Hello Mags & Thank you.. :)
Mia1
gorgeous capture. What a fine. Beautiful
LjMaxx replied
Good morning Mia.. Thanks so much.. I really wanted to stowe away on this ship that day.. Looked so inviting as I watched it sail away…
Ken Boxsell
Magic shot Lj
LjMaxx replied
Hi Ken.. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment… :)
Mark Peterson
Nice view…
LjMaxx replied
Hey Mark.. Thanks.. I appreciate your time to comment.. It was a gorgeous view.. every single day i was there.. :)
Robin D. Overacre
Nice view LJ – makes a good pirate ship. lol… Cool
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Robin.. Felt like it for a breif moment when I laid my eyes upon this view as I rolled out of bed.. It was awesome really.. Thanks so much…:)
Elf Evans
Nice image to see from one’s window…exp, dof, texture are nicely done.
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Elf.. It was a treat for my eyes, yes…
Kiwikiwi
Great framing.
LjMaxx replied
Thank you K.K. I appreciate your taking the time to comment.. :)
jaffa
idyllic lovely capture.
LjMaxx replied
Good morning Jaffa… Thank you for taking the time to comment..:)
Glenn Alderson
Great capture, not something you see every day.
LjMaxx replied
For sure I don’t, thought I was in a time warp for a few seconds there..hahaha…... Thanks for taking time to comment..:)
Al Bourassa
Cool shot LJ, well timed, well framed.
raoultiger
Arrrgh, Pirates! Love this one.
LjMaxx replied
Yes.. it did feel that way.. :) Thanks…
Kristina K
where captin Jack, pirates of the carabean, great shot.
LjMaxx replied
Hello K.K.. Thank you for your time to commment..
David Iori
nice work
LjMaxx replied
Thanks for taking the time to comment David.. :)
PPPhotoArt
this is awesome LJ, love the old ship, gorgeous image!!!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hello.. Thank you.. A time warp feeling when I saw it.. :)
joak
what a fantastic capture very ancient lookin
John Hooton
A seriously interesting shot.
LjMaxx replied
A seriously sincere Thank you..
John Hooton
Yup, I was wondering if you saw Johnny Depp ;-)
Joe Thill
Wonderful shot, the composition of it really makes it interesting, like you’re hiding trying to observe the pirates without being hidden, nice work!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Joe.. Thanks.. Hey. I felt just like that too.. I was in a small rooming kinda place near P.V. and when I woke up and rolled over to glance outside to ck on the weather there… & this is what I saw thru the palms… .. For breif moment I felt like I stepped back in time & that yes.. I should watch with hidden eyes.. hahaha. What fun.. Have yourself a terrific day.. Lj Maxx
Joe Thill
haha i meant without being seen in my comment above.. but you knew what i meant.. You also have a wonderful day!!
Radek Hofman
Very eye catching,is it Jamaica??
LjMaxx replied
Hi Radek… Thanks for commenting. It is Mexico.. Punta Mita area.. :)
aphoto4you
shame on me that i missed this brilliant work of yours laura…this is OUTSTANDING….and i mean it..
LjMaxx replied
Hey.. I just saw this.. Sorry so late to reply.. Thank you. Very much~ :)
AnaCBStudio
Beautiful capture…I like the composition…
LjMaxx replied
Hi Ana,. Thanks.. What a view it was to see too as I awoke.. :) Have a terrific day!
rdotter
Ya know…this is one of those things, at least for me, the more I see it, the more I like it. the first time I saw this I thought it was a nice scenic shot but after studying it more closely…I really like it! Especially after seeing what you’ve done with it on your home page. Love how the boat is framed by the trees, foliage and water. Beautiful, my friend!
ozrebelxti
Another great shot Lj naked or not.
rdotter
Wow…thanks for the visual :=), Have a great evening, my friend!
SNAPPYDAVE
wow … great pic … wheres captain jack
Holly Werner
Excellent capture.
Craig Hender
Now that is a room with a view! How awesome to be looking out at that. Fabulous capture.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Craig.. It was a great spot.. & this was a surprising and spectacular thing for me to see.. I got all priatie inside..:)
Jane Keats
Wow! What a sight to see!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Jane.. T.Y. for commenting.. :)
Jim Caldwell
Great photo of a terrific scene
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Jim.. Cant say I disagree with you on that one. lol.. It was a delight for me to see this.. :)
Jerame *
You had an incredible view! Well captured!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Jerame… I did.. Thanks for taking the time to comment.. :)
Michael Beers
Grand shot love it well done.
LjMaxx replied
Hey Michael… Many Thanks to you for commenting..
SueAnne
Pirates…. Yo Ho
I love how you captured it through the palms
LjMaxx replied
Hi Sue Anne.. Thanks for cking out the ship. What a surprise it was to see.. Sweet! :)
Gary L. Suddath
stunning shot,love how its framed by the palms
LjMaxx replied
Hi Gary.. T.Y.. It was a fantastic spot to be in Mexico too.
Watertoy
Fantastic shot. I love it.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Watertoy… Happy u stopped by to comment too.. :)
Kenny Gulley Jr.
cool
LjMaxx replied
Surprised to see this tonight fro you.. Thanks..
amarica
Great shot! Love it!
LjMaxx replied
T.Y.A… :) Great time I had too..
Jan Wall
Very cool shot!
Rany Lutz
Fantastic framing…I love it!!!!
christiane
Quite the view, you captured it better than a postcard
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Christiane. What a great trip this was. Gonna do it agian I think.. Only for longer… :)
david campbell
Fantastic shot.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks David.. Could not believe i was seeing this pass by my rooms window very early morning in Punta Mita Mexico.. . It was very cool to see. Glad you liked it. :)
cdcantrell
Hello my name is Craig, Thats cool L J
LjMaxx replied
Hi Cd… Nice to meet you here. Thanks so much to for cking out my ship… Cya around I hope.. :)
JADEAJLANI
AWESOME
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much here Jadeajlani… :)
PICMART
Cool capture,looks really great! Maybe Cpt Jack Sparrow is aboard it. ;-)
LjMaxx replied
Hi P.M. Thanks so much.. Ya know.. Mabie he was.. hahaha.. Sure looked real to me.. Later~
maxy
Oh my goodness – this is incredible!!! Fantastic depth and detail – what an amazing view!
LjMaxx replied
Good morning Maxy..Many Thanks to you here.. Thrilled you liked it~ Cya soon.. :)
Kasey Cline
What a find!!!! love the title anything with the word “rum” in it has my eye!!! HAHAHAH!!!! Aweseiom my friend!
LjMaxx replied
Hahahaah… Yeah.. me too Kasey.. So pleased ya liked this one.. Was a delight to see there.. T.Y… Later~
Alessandro Pinto
Awesome capture.. so atmospheric !
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Alessandro… Pleased you liked it~ :)
Arrowman
A great capture !
Bloodnok
Beautifully composed image, LJ. Looks like a great holiday place. Enjoy!
LjMaxx replied
Just saw this.. Sorry so late.. It is a fab place tovaca.. Feb had zero humidity and wonderful breezy warm days.. My lucky morning it was this day.. Thanks B.N.. :)
Lucindawind
this is very cool ..where did you go ? I went in Puerta Vallarta and loved it
LjMaxx replied
Ohhh sorry so late. Just saw this.. I was there all of Feb 09 last visit. Had a blast! Thanks Lu~
Bradley Nichol
Lovely snap, well done !
LjMaxx replied
Hey Bradley.. ManyThanks for the look here~ :)
Rosalie M
did the vessel stop just for u to take d pic? lovely composition
LjMaxx replied
Wish it did pick me up.. Looks like a fun time.. Mabie Johnny D. was on there. Hummmmmmm.. :).. Thanks Rosalie.. Have a grand day~
Waleska Luker
Amazing is like traveling back in time, a time of pirates.
LjMaxx replied
It was like that too. I had just woken up.. Rolled over. Looked out my window & there she was.. I only had a minute to shoot before woooshhh she was gone.. Thanks Waleskal. Very much~
Sharon Mau
It is fantastic!!! I am so happy you were standing there at that moment to photograph this beautiful ship. It looks so wonderful framed by the palms. Congratulations on your wonderful feature in Dimensions
LjMaxx replied
How cool.. Thanks so much here Sharon.. Rockin good news. Have yourself a grand evening too. Thanks again..:)
Paul Scarsella
Gorgeous capture of that old ship – excellent image!!!
LjMaxx replied
I felt like i went back in time for a brief moment when I looked out my window & saw this so early in the morning.. Wanted to swim on out there & hop aboard..lol… I so appreciate your time to comment on any of my images. T.Y.. :)
CanDuCreations
Excellent work!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Thea..Thanks.. What a sight to see too so early in the morning.. THought I went back in time while asleep like in a movie.. Hahha.:)
Isa Rodriguez
now that is the cool!.wow, what a shot !. so tropical, yet mysterious feeling….. wow
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Isa This is what I would need if I were stuck alone on a deserted Isalnd..:)
Isa Rodriguez
lol…. you would certainly want that!:).. wow, that seems like from another time…......
Meike
Wow, incredible … like in a movie! Wonderful capture!!
TREVOR IRWIN
Absolutely Stunning Capture. This is a beautiful scene and well spotted. Its not often we see such beauty through our windows. This is why I love the subjects you photograph. So Beautiful.
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chijude
You woud really doubt your eyes initially!!
What an amazing image – and a tale to tell.!!
Pat Yager
I love this, LJ! Not only for the unusual ship and its coloring but for the detail on the foliage as well!
Rosemary Scott
How wonderful!! You’ve framed it so well through the trees :))
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Rosemary~ :)
Shirley Hirst
WOW!!! This ia wonderful LJ, and all the interesting information you have given us too! Fascinating! a fav!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Shirley!!! So pleased for this comment. It sure looked much like the real thing to me when I saw it.. Have a terrific weekend too~
Dareimages
Awesome image
LjMaxx replied
Many Thanks for you time and comment D.I.. ~:)
billfox256
A terrific shot!!!! Great composition. Bill
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much BillFox! ~:)
SandraRos
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Sandra.. So many great entries I feel good about this. ~:)
Colin Cartwright
I’ve learned a lot from your description on codes for pirates. Thank you.
And a superb image of this romantic age ship, between some suitably exotic trees!
LjMaxx replied
Hi. Thanks so much.. Sorry so late to reply. I just saw this.. Pleased you liked the history of facts too. ~:)
Mudsoldat
oh man…my oldman lied to me…he said pirates dont exist no more…pfftt thats just typical…this is great Mate..MS
LjMaxx replied
Hi Mudsoldat.. Nice to meet you.. Many Thanks to you for cking out some pics tonight.. I appreciate it alot.. & all the rest too.. ~:)