Privateers of the Dauntless

The Sacramento Historical Maritime Educational Organization, Inc.
(A non-profit 501(c)(3) educational Living History organization)
Presents
Privateers of the Dauntless
A merchant and privateering vessel sailing for the...

...Highland Trading Company, a Scotland based
                       maritime shipping company conducting shipping
                          throughout the North Sea, Mediterranean, and the
            New World in the latter half of the 1500's.

Thus founded, October 24th, the year of our Lord 2003

In 2006 we presented to and educated over 1,200 students throughout Northern California on maritime history. This year we've presented to over 2,200 students!

This year is over for now but please come visit the Dauntless and her crew. See were we set sail next on our scheduled events page.

Our ship is thus named "Dauntless" to capture the spirit in which we sail to meet our adventures, our friends, and our foe!

Our Mission:

The Privateers of the Dauntless are dedicated to the preservation and education of maritime history of the 16th and 17th centuries. Our goal is to enlighten and open the eyes of both young and old to the colorful history of the merchant mariners and privateers of days past. We endeavor to bring history alive through live historical reenactment on a land-transportable stage that closely emulates a 16th century square rigged merchant/privateer vessel. Our members will assume the attire and persona of the Captain, officers, and crew of an ancient sailing vessel. Through this medium we will educate the public, both young and old, in the daily life, duties, skills, terminology, and even the politics of the maritime life. Our living history taught through "gigs" and improvisational acting will capture our audience’s imagination allowing us to teach our skills and history of a past era.

The Dauntless, is a representation of a late 1500's square rigged ship centered around a scale, 45-foot tall, working main mast with upper and lower yard arms, rigging and sails. This along with a bell stand, helm, Cannons, and other ship board items stages the illusion of a full armed merchant ship. In front of the Dauntless is a stage/prop that resembles a ship's dock. The dock is 24 ft. (facing the audience) in length and 8 ft. in width. From here we conduct our historical educational performances of maritime life and skills. Cargo, crates, and various props add to the illusion on and around the Dock.

As we work with children at events and schools, all our crew is screened via "Megan's Law" to ensure a child safe environment.

Period and Persona:

Though our logo (to the right) is that of the skull and crossbones, to catch the student's and your attention, we generally do not portray pirates. We portray a legitimate Scottish armed merchant ship, the Dauntless, of the late 16th or early 17th Century, sailing from Perth Scotland, with a letter of marque to plunder the enemy ships of the Crown. For Scottish events we sail for Queen Mary of Scots. For English events we sail for Queen Elizabeth and are one of the ships that have sailed under Sir Francis Drake and helped to defeat the Spanish armada (depending on event time line).

Privateers of the Dauntless "T" Shirts & Cami's Now available!

$15

If you'd like to own a Privateers of the Dauntless Tee shirt or Cami with our skull & crossbones logo and help support the Sacramento Historical Maritime Educational Organization at the same time, you can now purchase your very own....Click Here....sales and shipping of our logo'd shirts is graciously handled by Gadget Tom's Hobby. Credit Card and PayPal accepted!
(Your Credit Card or PayPal billing will show the purchase through Gadget Tom's Hobby.)

$17

The Privateers of the Dauntless operate under the business name...

The Sacramento Historical Maritime Educational Organization, as such, we are:

		Licensed as a non-profit business in the city of Elk Grove, CA,
		Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization within both the State and Federal governments, You may view our legal documents here
		And we are continually seeking funding via private, state, and federal, grants, donations and sponsorships. If you are interested in supporting this project please e-mail: Captain "at" DauntlessPrivateers.org

Please help support our vision. You can support us directly through a donation via PayPal, just click on the “Donation” button below.

100% of your donation goes directly to support our educational programs.

As was seen on

KXTV Channel 10 October 10th 2005

Thanks to our major sponsors for supporting our vision!

You can also support us by shopping at Raley’s, Bel Air, or Nob Hill and using a Quality of Life script card registered to us. Raley’s donates a percentage of your purchase to educational organizations like us. If you don’t already have a Q-card, send the captain and E’mail with your address and we’d be happy to send you one. If you already have a Q-card you can add us as a recipient.

You can help support this educational organization by purchasing our logo's Tee shirt.
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(Purchases are handled through the support of Gadget Tom's Hobby)

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