Female Pirate Talks - International Women's History Month
Illustration of the female pirate Grace O'Malley. A young woman with long hair, wearing a green dress and cloak with a sword at her waist
Summary
To celebrate International Women’s History Month, we are focusing our weekend tours on women pirates. Historically.
Event Details
Address:Golden Hinde Ltd
St Mary Overie Dock
Cathedral Street London
Southwark
Post code:SE1 9DE
Website:www.goldenhinde.co.uk
Tickets:Adult:£6, Child:£6, Family of 4:£18, Under 3 years old: Free
Book tickets:www.goldenhinde.co.uk/whats-on#activity-whats-on-9-family-496-female-pirate-talks-international-womens-history-month
Email: info@goldenhinde.co.uk
Open hours:10am -5pm
Description
Women were not allowed to remain on ships once they had set sail as it was thought to bring bad luck but some were not deterred by this.Come and find out more about these fearless women:
Sayyida al Hurra who was born into a noble family but ended up becoming leader of the pirates in the western Mediterranean;
Gráinne Ní Mháille who was known as the Pirate Queen of Ireland;
Mary Read and Anne Bonny who would fight side by side wielding a machete and pistol in either hand; and
Ching Shih who was arguably the most successful and ruthless pirate of all time. It is said that if you deserted one of her crews and were caught, she would cut off your ear and make you wear it as a necklace!
Once the tour is finished you are welcome to stay aboard and explore the ship.
Tours are included in the admission price and will last 45 minutes.
Tours are suitable for all ages.
Map
Accessibility
Assistance dogs welcome
