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A roleplaying British naval society in Pirates of the Burning Sea, Bonny server. We are not a power leveling society, or diehard uber players. We are a group of mature individuals looking to make friends, have fun, and to enjoy pirates of the burning sea to its fullist. If this sounds interesting to you stop by, fill out an application and say hello. Good hunting to you all and long live the King!
 
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==About the Jamaica Squadron==
 
A roleplaying British naval society in Pirates of the Burning Sea, Bonny server. We are not a power leveling society, or diehard uber players. We are a group of mature individuals looking to make friends, have fun, and to enjoy pirates of the burning sea to its fullist. If this sounds interesting to you stop by, fill out an application and say hello. Good hunting to you all... and long live the King!
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==The society flag==
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All members receive a flag for their ships, a naval cross on blue as shown on the right.
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==History==
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<li>The Jamaica Squadron was active from around A.D. 1680 thru the mid 1700's, often serving to protect from French attack vital convoys carrying supplies to the colonies. One of their more notable victories was the capture of naval-officer-turned-pirate Joseph Bannister. Bannister had fled Port Royal in a 30-gun frigate (the ''Golden Fleece'') and gone pirate before being trapped in the Cayman Islands by the squadron's Captain Mitchell of the ''Ruby''.</li>
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<li>The Jamaica Squadron was also the name for the WWII-era British bomber squadron no. 139, which conducted a series of RAF raids during the war.</li>

Revision as of 22:50, 25 February 2008

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Jamaica Squadron
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May your travels be fruitful and your time with us be fun.
Server: Bonny
Nation: Great Britain
Orientation: Light roleplaying, PvP, and PvE.
Timezone: Eastern
Website: http://jamaicasquadron.guildlaunch.com
Forums: Visit forums.
Join: Join up!
Leaders: Glenn Wade (Rear Admiral)
Brandon Roberts (CO and Quartermaster)
Felix Wildeye (Flag Captain)
Kittiara Storm (Captain)
Garry Owen (Captain)


About the Jamaica Squadron

A roleplaying British naval society in Pirates of the Burning Sea, Bonny server. We are not a power leveling society, or diehard uber players. We are a group of mature individuals looking to make friends, have fun, and to enjoy pirates of the burning sea to its fullist. If this sounds interesting to you stop by, fill out an application and say hello. Good hunting to you all... and long live the King!

The society flag

All members receive a flag for their ships, a naval cross on blue as shown on the right.

History

  • The Jamaica Squadron was active from around A.D. 1680 thru the mid 1700's, often serving to protect from French attack vital convoys carrying supplies to the colonies. One of their more notable victories was the capture of naval-officer-turned-pirate Joseph Bannister. Bannister had fled Port Royal in a 30-gun frigate (the Golden Fleece) and gone pirate before being trapped in the Cayman Islands by the squadron's Captain Mitchell of the Ruby.
  • The Jamaica Squadron was also the name for the WWII-era British bomber squadron no. 139, which conducted a series of RAF raids during the war.