Blackpowder Pirates of the Caribbean game

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At the Conwy Wargames Club August meeting 'Pirates of the Caribbean' was the title of the scenario handed to me, Gaz and Tony by Pete who organised the game set in 1752 during the Seven Years War. Pete had found the scenario in one of the wargame magazines.

The Scenario

In 1752 the British Admiralty signed a treaty (unofficially) with a known pirate Francis L'Ollanais who was based in the island of Anguilla. The treaty allowed the pirates to continue their trade on everyone but the British. Admiralty also agreed to improve the pirate harbours' defences.

When Spain and France found out they were outraged and organised an expedition to destroy the harbour. Spain provided money and use of Fort Augustine, while the French provided the ships and troops who were already based in the region. The French Comte de Lowerdal was appointed commander.

The Comte had learnt that the pirates kept their powder and spoils in the same building and capturing this would deliver a knock out punch. The French army landed unopposed and formed up with the artillery in the middle and the infantry on the flanks.

The Game
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Defending Royal Navy gunners


Pirates


The French advance

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...and the winner gets a Gold bar!

Look like it was a fun game