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'''Blackbeard''' is an adventure – drama based on a story about the pirate | '''Blackbeard''' is an adventure – drama based on a story about the pirate Blackbeard, directed by [[Kevin Connor]] in 2006. The 18th century notorious pirate captain Edward "Blackbeard" Teach ([[Angus Macfadyen]]) wreaks havoc on the high-seas looking for Captain Kidd's treasure. His dark presence causes controversy in the local port town of New Providence, especially among governor Charles Eden ([[Richard Chamberlain]]) and his adopted daughter Charlotte Ormand ([[Jessica Chastain]]), who is being wooed by Lt. Robert Maynard ([[Mark Umbers]]). | ||
'''The following weapons were used in the TV film ''Blackbeard'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the TV film ''Blackbeard'':''' | ||
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==Brown Bess Flintlock Musket== | ==Brown Bess Flintlock Musket== | ||
[[File:S262b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Modern reproduction Sea Service Brown Bess Naval musket]] | [[File:S262b.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Modern reproduction Sea Service Brown Bess Naval musket]] | ||
[[File:Pirat-flintlock musket-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A pirate fires a [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket]] at | [[File:Pirat-flintlock musket-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A pirate fires a [[Brown Bess Flintlock Musket]] at English sailors.]] | ||
[[File:Soldiers-flintlock muskets-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[File:Soldiers-flintlock muskets-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Soldiers armed with muskets lead condemned men to the gallows.]] | ||
[[File:Mariner-Flintlock musket-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An English | [[File:Mariner-Flintlock musket-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An English sailor fires a musket at the pirates.]] | ||
==Blunderbuss== | ==Blunderbuss== | ||
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[[File:Swivel gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Swivel gun - 18th century]] | [[File:Swivel gun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Swivel gun - 18th century]] | ||
[[File:Angus Macfadyen-Swivel gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Captain Edward "Blackbeard" Teach points a swivel gun at Lt. Maynard.]] | [[File:Angus Macfadyen-Swivel gun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Captain Edward "Blackbeard" Teach points a swivel gun at Lt. Maynard.]] | ||
[[File:Mariners-Swivel cannon-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British | [[File:Mariners-Swivel cannon-B.jpg|thumb|none|500px|British sailors fire upon Blackbeard´s ship.]] | ||
==Naval cannon== | ==Naval cannon== | ||
The pirate ship was equipped with | The pirate ship was equipped with powerful naval cannons. | ||
[[File:Naval cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Naval cannon - 18th century]] | [[File:Naval cannon.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Naval cannon - 18th century]] | ||
[[File:Naval cannon-B2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[File:Naval cannon-B2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
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Blackbeard is an adventure – drama based on a story about the pirate Blackbeard, directed by Kevin Connor in 2006. The 18th century notorious pirate captain Edward "Blackbeard" Teach (Angus Macfadyen) wreaks havoc on the high-seas looking for Captain Kidd's treasure. His dark presence causes controversy in the local port town of New Providence, especially among governor Charles Eden (Richard Chamberlain) and his adopted daughter Charlotte Ormand (Jessica Chastain), who is being wooed by Lt. Robert Maynard (Mark Umbers).
The following weapons were used in the TV film Blackbeard:
Flintlock Pistol
The pirates and also british mariners in the film use Flintlock Pistols.
Brown Bess Flintlock Musket
Blunderbuss
Charlotte (Jessica Chastain) prepares to welcome some pirates with a Blunderbuss.
Swivel cannon
The pirate ship was equipped with powerful naval cannons.
