Wendy's Wastrels & The Fine Ship 'Peach'

Last update 5th January 2001

Here is the details of this fine ship & crew

Wendy's Wastrels - A bunch of scurvy pirate ladies from the cut throat poorer side of the profession, who's cleavage is as dangerous as their weapons. Shoeless and wearing tattered clothes, most wear bandanas or hair loose. They sail the fine ship 'Peach' and while its small in size, its manouverability lends itself to the Wastrels hits & run tactics. The 'Peach' is a 26 gun, 300 tonne Brigantine with a crew of 180. Most of the sailors are multi skilled, except the riggers can't fire the cannons or vica versa. However, they can all act as musketeers, brawlers & raiders. There is some tendency for the crew to act on their own when raiding if they stray too far from the captain or the bosun. They are inclined to panic if outnumbered or surprised.

The ships rather simple Articles are:

• 1) All women of the crew have an equal say in the running of the ship, the ports sailed to, the ships plundered and all affairs relating to the conduct of the 'Peach' at sea.
• 2) All women shall receive an equal share of booty as laid down in the pamphlet 'Standard pay rates for pirates on the high seas'. All booty collected at sea shall remain the property of the good ship 'Peach' until such time as the crew decide to split the plunder. Any one caught defrauding the ship or with holding booty shall be subject to the law of the sea.
• 3) Gambling for money shall be strictly banned at sea. Gambling shall only take place on specially set aside gambling nights under the supervision of the officers of the ship where all markers won or lost during the night shall be returned to their original owners. Women breaking this law shall be subject to the law of the sea.
• 4) All drinking at sea shall only be conducted on set aside carousing nights as decided by the crew. Crewmen found drunk on duty shall be subject to the law of the sea.
• 5) All crew & their weapons shall be kept in condition for immediate use. Crew incapable of participating in combat shall receive no portion of the booty, and exhibitions of cowardice will be subject to the law of the sea.
• 6) No men or children shall be allowed to sail upon the 'Peach' except as hostages, prisoners or paying customers, and shall in those instances remain on board only as long as practical to exploit them for gain. The 'Peach' shall not set sail with a pregnant woman on board.
• 7) All disputes between members of the crew of this ship shall be dealt with by the bosun, who's judgement shall be termed law. If a disagreement cannot be settled at sea, neither party will take action upon the other until they can both be set upon shore where they can resolve the matter in whatever time honoured method they shall so choose.

Captain

The slim diminutive leader of the Wastrels, Wendy is proficient with pistol or dagger, having used the dagger to earn her position, and the pistols to keep the opposition at a distance. Wendy rarely enters combat, commanding from an elevated rear position to tactically direct her scurvy warriors where they are needed most. For a Wastrel, she is well dressed, with plumed hat, long cape, embroidered bodice, waist sash & puffy pants with long lace up boots.

Bosun

Cindy Writer of ships articles

Bosuns mates

Trixy, Tracy

Ships master (navigator)

Sharon

Master gunner

Barbara

Purser (book keeper)

April An able scavanger from the docks, the 'Peach' is usually well stocked with provisions, and as much ammunition as can be found, at times to excess. April is skilled in cutlass and dagger.

Captain of the tops - head rigger -

Paula skilled with dagger

Surgeon

Samantha

Ships Pilot

Cheryl

Ships lookout

Tamara

Musicians

Cooper

Carpenter