The Buccaneers: Season 1
Episode Guide
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Dan Tempest's War with Spain
Oct 10, 1956
Lt. Beamish, just named Governor of New Providence, prepares to welcome the commander of a Spanish galleon. His inexperience and trusting nature make him a good mark for the wily
The Wasp
Oct 17, 1956
A raiding party of pirates led by Blackbeard is looting the storehouse of New Providence. They leave behind one teenage lad to cover their retreat. Tempest is frustrated that raids
Whale Gold
Oct 24, 1956
A crew are at sea in search of Ambergris, better known as whale gold. A substance worth 5 times its weight in gold. When a number of the crew find a deposit on an island things get
The Ladies
Nov 14, 1956
There is concern that Blackbeard may attack a ship containing female passengers.
Before the Mast
Nov 28, 1956
A pirate ship is seen in the waters around New Providence, with a Spanish blockade already in place, Tempest concocts an audacious plan to not only stop the pirate but destroy his
Articles of War
Dec 12, 1956
With dwindling supplies the Spanish threaten to sink a ship bearing food and medicines unless Spanish prisoners are released.
The Hand of the Hawk
Dec 19, 1956
Trying to improve trade a merchantmen has a crewman murdered.
Marooned
Dec 26, 1956
While celebrating the kings birthday pirate Clip West raids and steals some of the islands supplies.
Gentleman Jack and the Lady
Jan 2, 1957
Tempest take a prize from another privateer who vows revenge, but is Captain Gentleman Jack what he seems?
Mr. Beamish and the Hangman's Noose
Jan 9, 1957
Lt. Beamish is arrested by a new governor and Tempest tries to discover the motive behind it.
Dead Man's Rock
Jan 16, 1957
A Spanish warship attacks the colony and takes Governor Beamish.
Blood Will Tell
Jan 23, 1957
A lawyer arrives searching for an apparent heir to a fortune.
Dangerous Cargo
Jan 30, 1957
Tempest is asked to give passage to the governor of Barbados wife.
Ghost Ship
Feb 13, 1957
The Sultana discovers an abandoned ship bringing superstitions to the crew.
Conquistador
Feb 20, 1957
The Sulltana is blamed for a number of attacks but Beamish Does not believe Captain Tempest could be responsible.
Mother Doughty's Crew
Feb 27, 1957
Tempest is put under pressure to capture a pirate responsible for a series of raids to stop rumours he is to blame.
Hurricane
Mar 13, 1957
In the aftermath of a hurricane rumours spread of a sunk Spanish treasure ship.
Cutlass Wedding
Mar 20, 1957
The women pf New Providence threaten to leave the colony in retaliation after Taffy backs out of his wedding to a colony girl.
Aztec Treasure
Mar 27, 1957
After a meeting in a bar Dan is asked to help a stranger named Martin on a treasure hunt.
Prize of Andalusia
Apr 3, 1957
The crew pick up a stranded sailor who's cargo was taken by the Spanish.
Spy Aboard
Apr 17, 1957
Tempest believes there is a spy aboard after being robbed by notorious pirate Peg Leg.
Mistress Higgins' Treasure
May 8, 1957
While delivering tools to a farming community a schoolmistress boards telling of hidden treasure.
The Decoy
May 22, 1957
Attempting to avoid a pirate known as The Turk Tempest finds a dinghy adrift at sea.