Minis for a Dutch Merchantman?

[8?8]

Hello fellow maniacs!
Does anybody know some minis wich are suitable for a LoTHS Dutch Merchentman Crew?

Regards and best wishes!

[Mad Doc Morris]

First of all: Which period are you interested in?

If that doesn't matter, I would say every Buccaneer miniature fits in. You could mix in a Calvinist priest or something - you know these guys with their tall small brimmed hats and the big buckle on it. Foundry had one in their ECW range, but I don't know if it's still in production.
Also you could opt for dark (almost black) colours for the Dutchmen's clothing representing a very pious crew or at least command. Not sure if this was ever true for new-rich merchants like these ones. :wink:

[8?8]

Thanks a lot mate!
I think the Golden age of piracy is intresting for me. I think I have to do some resaerch about the dutch involvment in this period.

[PeteMurray]

There was very little difference in dress between legitimate sailors and pirates. I think by convention people tend to paint pirate-sailors a bit gaudier, and naval-sailors a bit more uniform, but historically there was little difference.

Many accounts I've read said the Dutch preferred yellow coats for their officers. I have no idea how accurate that is, but it seems to be a good and plausible color for them. I also agree on the value of including a priest of any variety, painted in sober, Calvinist black.

The Dutch were pretty much on the wane as a Caribbean power during the Golden Age of piracy, clinging to a few settlements near Eleuthra.