The School Of Piracy

⚓On The Dark Frigate

Explore the story that inspired this track:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba2JC...

On The Dark Frigate follows a sailor thrown into a brutal world of pirates—where survival becomes the only law.

The Dark Frigate

The Dark Frigate is a 1923 adventure novel by American author Charles Boardman Hawes. Set in the seventeenth century, it follows a young Englishman whose sea voyage aboard a ship turns perilous when pirates seize control. The novel is renowned for its classic maritime atmosphere, moral depth, and historical realism, and it won the 1924 Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature.

Key facts

Author: Charles Boardman Hawes
Publication year: 1923
Genre: Historical adventure fiction
Setting: Seventeenth-century England and the Caribbean
Award: Newbery Medal (1924)

Plot and themes

The story centers on Philip Marsham, an orphaned youth who joins the crew of the Rose of Devon, later overtaken by pirates. Through storms, mutiny, and trial, Philip’s loyalty and integrity are tested amid lawlessness at sea. The novel explores themes of honor, justice, and moral endurance, presenting the sea both as adventure and crucible.

If you’re intrigued by the stories and worlds that inspired this track, you can explore the original books here:

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⚓ Ahoy, sailors! The School Of Piracy Discord is LIVE! 🏴‍☠️

The secret deck is open, and you’re invited to join the crew! 🎶🌊

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The sea keeps its secrets… and some were never meant to be found.

Long before modern mysteries, pirates feared a place where compasses failed, storms rose without warning, and ships vanished without a trace. They called it the Devil’s Triangle.

From cursed waters to ghost ships and lost treasure routes, these legends have haunted sailors for centuries. What really happened in those dark Atlantic waters? And why did even the most ruthless pirates avoid sailing there at night?

⚓ Dive into the full story and uncover the legends:
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☠️ Would you sail into the Devil’s Triangle?

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⚔️ NEW RELEASE: Black Corsair 🌊

A new tale rises from the storm.

Black Corsair is not just a song — it’s a story of vengeance, and a heart torn in two. Inspired by the legendary work of Emilio Salgari, this track follows a nobleman turned pirate, driven by vengeance after his brothers are executed under lantern light.

He swore an oath.
He raised the black flag.
He became something feared across the seas.

But then… he saw her.

The daughter of his enemy.

And in that moment, the storm within him changed.

Now the blade he once carried for vengeance points in two directions — toward the past he swore to avenge… and the future he never expected to feel.

⚓ Watch the full video now
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qb3V...

📜 Discover the full tale behind the legend
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Would you choose vengeance… or love?

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🏴‍☠️ HOIST THE COLORS: BLACK SAILS HAS ARRIVED 🏴‍☠️

The ocean's memory is long, and its darkest tales are finally bound in silver and shadow. We are incredibly proud to announce that the physical CD edition of our new album, "Black Sails," is officially available! 🌊

This album dives deep into the mysterious, beating heart of pirate life. It is a raw exploration of struggle and brotherhood, defiance and fleeting joy. These are dark folk shanties forged in storm and shadow, and now, they are a physical artifact you can hold in your own hands.

⚓ Secure Your Artifact & Join the Rebellion here:
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Before you click through to claim your copy, we want to raise a glass to every single one of you. To everyone who has subscribed, listened, commented, and sailed alongside The School of Piracy—thank you. Releasing a physical CD in 2026 is a massive undertaking, and it is your unwavering support that keeps the rebellion alive and allows us to keep forging these artifacts. You are the absolute best crew a captain could ask for.


Grab your copy, hoist the colors, and let the shanties ring out.


— The Captain & Crew


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⚓ **The School of Piracy is now streaming!** 🎧

Our music is officially available on the major streaming platforms.
If you enjoy pirate folk, sea legends, and epic tales, you can now follow the journey here:

🎧 Spotify
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🍎 Apple Music / iTunes
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Follow the artist pages to stay updated as new songs and albums set sail.
More music from **The School of Piracy** is coming soon. 🌊⚓

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🏴‍☠️ THE PHYSICAL ARTIFACT HAS SET SAIL 🏴‍☠️

he digital tides are fine for passing messages, but some tales are meant to be held in your hands. We are incredibly proud to announce that the physical CD edition of our album, "When Salt Meets Song," is officially available! 🌊

This album maps the shared destiny of renegades, exploring the friction between the rough, weathered world of pirates and the mystical depths of the siren. Now, it has been forged into a true physical artifact for your collection.

⚓ Claim Your Copy & Join the Rebellion here:
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Before you click the link, we want to drop anchor for a moment and say a massive THANK YOU. To every single one of you who has subscribed, liked, commented, and sailed with this channel so far—you are the wind in our sails. Releasing independent, physical media in 2026 is a true act of rebellion, and bringing this album to life would not be possible without your incredible, ongoing support.

Grab your copy, tell your crew, and let the shanties ring out.

— The Captain & Crew


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🏴‍☠️ The Scallywag Gazette is LIVE.

The world has gone a bit mad, hasn’t it? Between the clashing of empires and the daily chaos of global affairs, the "real" news has become a script of absurdity.

The Scallywag Gazette is here to translate that madness.

We take the dry, dreary headlines of the "civilized" world and transmute them into pirate-themed chronicles. Why? Because when the world’s leaders act like bickering privateers, the only honest way to report it is with a satirical wink and a bit of high-seas flair.

Think of us as your daily lighthouse in a storm of nonsense—showing you the absurdity of it all so we can laugh (and wake up) together.

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Stop "doomscrolling" and start "looting" some perspective. It’s time to see the world through a clearer spyglass.

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Reporting from The Scallywag Gazette Editorial Vessel.

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