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“Nowadays, thousands of visitors flock southward to the Virgin Islands, but few are aware of the intimate associations with the old buccaneers that these little places still hold.”
— Fritz Seyfarth, “Pirates of the Virgin Islands”
Original Writings by the Captain of Pirate Stories
For decades, Fritz Seyfarth wrote with deep love and respect for the Virgin Islands and the rich depth of history that surrounded them. Like the many pirates of the Golden Age that frequented the Virgin Islands, Fritz made the sea itself his home, never fully satiated in his desire to explore.
Few, if any, authors since have exhibited such an immense mental catalog of pirate facts or such raw enthusiasm for the numerous pirate stories that colored his world. Though Fritz himself is now long gone, his legacy remains strong through his body of work, educating, inspiring, and entertaining readers worldwide with his characteristic charm.
Your Online Database of Pirate Facts and Stories
For those readers who still share Fritz’s love for the sand, surf, and rich history of the Caribbean Islands, this page offers one of the internet’s only collections of Fritz Seyfarth’s documented writings — entirely free to read.
From magazine articles and exposés to short fiction and dubious firsthand accounts of piratical adventures, you’re sure to dig up something of value.
To download a full PDF of any of these writings, click on the link icon over the photo.
Hear His Voice for Yourself!
Below is a rare, restored recording of a talk Fritz gave at the British Virgin Islands Community College in 1996, mere months before his unexpected passing. Among friends and fans alike, Fritz recounts people, places, and stories from his many adventures in Paradise.
Speaking at the British Virgin Islands Community College
Related Links
Below are a handful of external links curated by Fritz’s own sons, the masterminds behind this website endeavor. We invite those with a likeminded sense of curiosity to explore these points of interest with us.
Real Caribbean Pirate Books
Still interested in the real pirates from the Caribbean? This site may help you scratch that itch. You will find a collection of pirate stories from swashbuckling female-led adventures to books about techniques and tactics used by real Caribbean pirates.
Victoria Vintage Art Gallery
Sail Caribbean
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Have a Story to Share?
Did you or someone you know get the chance to sail with Fritz back in his charter days? Were you one of the lucky readers to see his work published in the magazines of the time?
Whether you knew Fritz well or only heard of him in passing, there’s no memory too small to share. Reach out today to tell your stories about Fritz or share any information about his life, his work, or his legacy.
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