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Pirates versus the Royal Navy @ Gosport Community Hub

Gosport Community Hub, Brune Park School, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BX

  • 20 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

This talk tells the story of the Royal Navy's role in suppressing piracy during the 'Golden Age' of Caribbean pirates.

Mike Williams will be telling the story of the Royal Navy's role in catching Pirates. We all know pirates could make a fortune robbing ships, especially Spanish ships full gold stolen from Inca people. But, what happened to these pirates, were they always caught and hung or did some escape capture. Mike will tell you story of a few of the more famous robbers like Bartholomew Sharp.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:
1250

Location & directions

Gosport Community Hub, Brune Park School, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BX

Directions:
Turn off Military Road into Kings Academy Brune Park School, and follow directional signs to carpark on the left, and path to The Hub. There is a pedestrian entrance to The Hub closer to the traffic lights.
Contact on day:
Mike Williams
Telephone number:
+447581366066

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
60
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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