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*People of the Revolution
*People of the Revolution
**John Adams
**John Adams
**Continental Congress
**Continental Navy
**Boston Massacre
**1783 Treaty of Paris
**Samuel Adams
**Stamp Act
**Stamp Act
**Boston Tea Party
**Massachusetts
**Crispus Attucks
**Benjamin Franklin
**John Hancock
**Boston
**Thomas Jefferson
**Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
**American Revolution
**Charles Cornwallis
**Siege of Yorktown
**Paul Revere
**Continental Army
**William Dawes
**Joseph Warren
**Joseph Warren
**Battle of Bunker Hill
**George Washington
**Continental Army
*The Flag
*The Flag
**William Moultrie (mo)
**William Moultrie (mo)
**Faneuil Hall
**Samuel Adams
*An American Navy
*An American Navy
**John Paul Jones
**John Paul Jones
**Boston Common
**Continental Navy
*Green Dragon
*Green Dragon
**William Bowes
**William Bowes
**James Lovell (Mo)
**James Lovell (Mo)
**Green Dragon Tavern
**John Adams (Mo)
*Minutemen
*Minutemen
**Timothy Bigelow (soldier)
**Timothy Bigelow (soldier)
**Boston Common
*A Light in the Dark
*A Light in the Dark
**Joseph Warren
**Joseph Warren
**Paul Revere
*A Tea Party
*A Tea Party
**John Spurr
**John Spurr
**Stamp Act
**Stamp Act
**Boston Tea Party
**East India Company
**Old South Meeting House
*Liberty Tree
*Liberty Tree
*James Otis
**James Otis
**Liberty Tree
**Old South Meeting House
*Justice on Trial
*Justice on Trial
**John Adams
**John Adams
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**Jon Jefferies (Mo)
**Jon Jefferies (Mo)
**Jane Whitehouse (Mo)
**Jane Whitehouse (Mo)
**Old State House
**Boston Massacre
**Thomas Preston


;NYC
;NYC
*People of the Revolution
*People of the Revolution
**Caesar Glover
**Caesar Glover
**Battle of Long Island
**Nathan Hale
**Nathan Hale
**Battle of Long Island
**Francis Lewis
**Francis Lewis
**Hercules Mulligan
**Hercules Mulligan
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**Anna Strong
**Anna Strong
**Caleb Brewster
**Caleb Brewster
**14th Continental Regiment (Marblehead regiment)
**Alexander Hamilton
**King's College
**Battle of Yorktown
**William Howe
**British Army
**Philadelphia
**Thomas Jefferson
**Continental Congress
**Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
**American Revolution
**Charles Cornwallis
**Siege of Yorktown
**Continental Army
**Queens
**Culper Ring
**Cato (spy)
**Long Island
**Continental Army
**George Washington
*Passing Judgment
*Passing Judgment
**Fraunces Tavern
**Fraunces Tavern
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**Nova Scotia (Mo)
**Nova Scotia (Mo)
**Dunmore's Proclamation/Royal Ethiopian Regiment (Mo)
**Dunmore's Proclamation/Royal Ethiopian Regiment (Mo)
**South Carolina
**Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey
*Defending the Hudson
*Defending the Hudson
**HMS Phoenix (1759)/HMS Rose (1757)
**HMS Phoenix (1759)/HMS Rose (1757)
**Rufus Putnam
**Hudson River
**Battle of Long Island
*Colonial House
*Colonial House
**Hercules Mulligan (Mo)
**Hercules Mulligan (Mo)
**Agent 355
**Agent 355
**James Rivington (Mo)
**James Rivington (Mo)
**Culper Ring
**West Point
**Hudson River
*Escaping Brooklyn
*Escaping Brooklyn
**Battle of Long Island
**Battle of Long Island
**Caesar Glover
**Caesar Glover
**Continental Army
**George Washington
*Fire Suspects
*Fire Suspects
**John Baltus Dash
**John Baltus Dash
**Great Fire of New York
**Guy Carleton
**William Howe
**George Washington
*Supplying the Revolution
*Supplying the Revolution
**Francis Lewis
**Francis Lewis
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**Stamp Act (Mo)
**Stamp Act (Mo)
**Battle of Golden Hill (Mo)
**Battle of Golden Hill (Mo)
**Federal Hall
*Nine Men's Morris
*Nine Men's Morris
**Charles Inglis
**Charles Inglis
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**Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
**Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
**Stamp Act
**Stamp Act
**William Howe
**George Washington
**John Hancock
**Fort George
**Continental Congress
**George III of the United Kingdom
**William Pitt the Elder
*Tearing down the King
*Tearing down the King
**Isaac Sears
**Isaac Sears
**Bowling Green
**Declaration of Independence
**Fort George
**Connecticut
*The Turtle
*The Turtle
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**David Bushnell
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**HMS Eagle (1774)
**HMS Eagle (1774)
**Turtle (submersible)
**Turtle (submersible)
**Royal Navy
**William Howe
**George Washington


===Boston===
===Boston===
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|-|John Hancock=
|-|John Hancock=
John Hancock was an American merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot leader during the American Revolution. Inheriting a massive fortune from his uncle, Hancock became one of New England’s wealthiest men and used this wealth and influence to oppose British taxation policies. His defiance made him popular in Boston, particularly after customs officials seized his ship, the Liberty, in 1768 on charges of smuggling.<br><br>Hancock served as the President of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1777, and after the war, he served as the first and third Governor of Massachusetts. He is best known for being the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776, doing so with a large, bold signature to defy King George III.
John Hancock was an American merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot leader during the American Revolution. Inheriting a massive fortune from his uncle, Hancock became one of New England's wealthiest men and used this wealth and influence to oppose British taxation policies. His defiance made him popular in Boston, particularly after customs officials seized his ship, the Liberty, in 1768 on charges of smuggling.<br><br>Hancock served as the President of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1777, and after the war, he served as the first and third Governor of Massachusetts. He is best known for being the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776, doing so with a large, bold signature to defy King George III.


|-|Thomas Jefferson=
|-|Thomas Jefferson=
Thomas Jefferson was a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, acting as a leading intellectual, a political activist, and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the conflict, while he did not fight on the battlefield, he sought to transform the American colonies into a modern republic, advocating for the separation of church and state, the abolition of feudal inheritance laws, and widespread educational reform. As a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in 1776, the 33-year-old Virginian was tasked with drafting the document that justified the colonies’ break from Great Britain, articulating the foundational American ideals of ''"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness"''.
Thomas Jefferson was a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, acting as a leading intellectual, a political activist, and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the conflict, while he did not fight on the battlefield, he sought to transform the American colonies into a modern republic, advocating for the separation of church and state, the abolition of feudal inheritance laws, and widespread educational reform. As a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in 1776, the 33-year-old Virginian was tasked with drafting the document that justified the colonies' break from Great Britain, articulating the foundational American ideals of ''"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness"''.


|-|Marquis de Lafayette=
|-|Marquis de Lafayette=
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|-|Paul Revere=
|-|Paul Revere=
Paul Revere was a prominent Boston silversmith, industrialist, and dedicated Patriot. A leading member of the Sons of Liberty, Revere organized intelligence networks to monitor British troops and co-originated anti-British agitation, including taking part in the 1773 Boston Tea Party. During the war, Revere served in the Massachusetts Militia and manufactured gunpowder for the Continental Army.<br><br>He is most well known for his dramatic midnight ride on April 18, 1775, to warn colonists of advancing British forces. Following instructions, a ''"one if by land, two if by sea"'' signal was placed in the Old North Church, alerting Revere to the British route across the Charles River. Along with William Dawes and others, Revere spread the alarm from Boston to Lexington, enabling leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams to escape and allowing militiamen to prepare for the crucial battles of Lexington and Concord. Though captured by a British patrol shortly after his ride, his mission was successful. This was later immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1861 poem, ''"Paul Revere's Ride"'' transforming him into a lasting symbol of American independence and civic bravery.
Paul Revere was a prominent Boston silversmith, industrialist, and dedicated Patriot. A leading member of the Sons of Liberty, Revere organized intelligence networks to monitor British troops and co-originated anti-British agitation, including taking part in the 1773 Boston Tea Party. During the war, Revere served in the Massachusetts Militia and manufactured gunpowder for the Continental Army.<br><br>He is most well known for his dramatic midnight ride on April 18, 1775, to warn colonists of advancing British forces. Following instructions, a ''"one if by land, two if by sea"'' signal was placed in the Old North Church, alerting Revere to the British route across the Charles River. Along with William Dawes and others, Revere spread the alarm from Boston to Lexington, enabling leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams to escape and allowing militiamen to prepare for the crucial battles of Lexington and Concord. Though captured by a British patrol shortly after his ride, his mission was successful. This was later immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1861 poem, ''"Paul Revere's Ride"'' transforming him into a lasting symbol of American independence and civic bravery.


|-|Joseph Warren=
|-|Joseph Warren=
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As war broke out between the American colonies and Great Britain, the Americans were forced to adjust and evolve their military. This was previously defined by informal militia but as events around Boston became more tense, many communities in Massachusetts began to create more elite regiments. \n\nTheir regiments trained more frequently and were expected to be ready quickly, “at a minute’s warning...” They became known as “Minute Men.” These regiments were made of men from all economic and racial backgrounds and formed the backbone of the Revolutionary forces.\n
As war broke out between the American colonies and Great Britain, the Americans were forced to adjust and evolve their military. This was previously defined by informal militia but as events around Boston became more tense, many communities in Massachusetts began to create more elite regiments. \n\nTheir regiments trained more frequently and were expected to be ready quickly, “at a minute's warning...” They became known as “Minute Men.” These regiments were made of men from all economic and racial backgrounds and formed the backbone of the Revolutionary forces.\n


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|-|Caesar Glover=
|-|Caesar Glover=
Caesar was one of hundreds of sailors, White and Black, who helped the Continental Army escape from Brooklyn in 1776, enabling the rebellion to survive. Born in Africa, he was enslaved as a child and brought to North America.<br><br>Somehow, he earned his freedom, and in 1775 he joined the Revolution as part of the Marblehead regiment. This group of seamen manned the boats in the New Jersey and New York campaigns, including the famous crossing of the Delaware River. Black New Englanders like Caesar were among the Continental Army’s first recruits, 150 of whom carried Washington’s troops from Brooklyn Heights to Peck Slip in August 1776. The amateur military, greatly outnumbered, was badly defeated in Long Island. But they were saved by a thick fog, an early historian writing that no one in the region could remember any such weather “within the space of twenty or thirty years\". If not for the skill of mariners like Caesar, military historians agree, no more than half of the decimated rebel army would have escaped.
Caesar was one of hundreds of sailors, White and Black, who helped the Continental Army escape from Brooklyn in 1776, enabling the rebellion to survive. Born in Africa, he was enslaved as a child and brought to North America.<br><br>Somehow, he earned his freedom, and in 1775 he joined the Revolution as part of the Marblehead regiment. This group of seamen manned the boats in the New Jersey and New York campaigns, including the famous crossing of the Delaware River. Black New Englanders like Caesar were among the Continental Army's first recruits, 150 of whom carried Washington's troops from Brooklyn Heights to Peck Slip in August 1776. The amateur military, greatly outnumbered, was badly defeated in Long Island. But they were saved by a thick fog, an early historian writing that no one in the region could remember any such weather “within the space of twenty or thirty years\". If not for the skill of mariners like Caesar, military historians agree, no more than half of the decimated rebel army would have escaped.


|-|Nathan Hale=
|-|Nathan Hale=
Nathan Hale is one of the American Revolution’s most famous spies and one of its earliest martyrs. Having volunteered to stay in New York after the Battle of Long Island in order to pass information to the Revolutionary cause, the 21-year-old Patriot was hanged by the occupying British government on September 22, 1776. This underscored the importance of effective espionage practices for the rebels. <br><br>Alongside George Washington’s spy ring on Long Island, intelligence-gathering was far more commonly done by everyday unsung heroes of the cause. Knowledge is typically passed mouth to mouth, through both formal and informal communication networks. Waitresses overhearing conversation between officers in a tavern passed information on to rebel informants. Slaves moving goods from city to country reported on the British army’s health. Families permitted to cross battlefield lines to visit relatives shared observations in conversation and correspondence.\n
Nathan Hale is one of the American Revolution's most famous spies and one of its earliest martyrs. Having volunteered to stay in New York after the Battle of Long Island in order to pass information to the Revolutionary cause, the 21-year-old Patriot was hanged by the occupying British government on September 22, 1776. This underscored the importance of effective espionage practices for the rebels. <br><br>Alongside George Washington's spy ring on Long Island, intelligence-gathering was far more commonly done by everyday unsung heroes of the cause. Knowledge is typically passed mouth to mouth, through both formal and informal communication networks. Waitresses overhearing conversation between officers in a tavern passed information on to rebel informants. Slaves moving goods from city to country reported on the British army's health. Families permitted to cross battlefield lines to visit relatives shared observations in conversation and correspondence.\n


|-|Alexander Hamilton=
|-|Alexander Hamilton=
Alexander Hamilton was one of George Washington’s trusted advisers during the American Revolution and the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Born in 1757 in the West Indies, he was orphaned at the age of 11. His cleverness showed early, and his employers pooled their money to send him to university. Hamilton moved to New York in 1773 and began attending King’s College (later Columbia University). By 1774, he was writing pro-rebel articles, and by 1775 he’d joined the volunteer militia to oppose the British. \n \nIn 1776 he formed his own artillery company, becoming a captain, before being appointed as aide-de-camp to Washington in 1777. A skilled military commander, his leadership was decisive in the Battle of Yorktown. After the war Hamilton went on to become a respected statesman, representing New York and the nation in the preservation of the principles of the revolution and formation of the new government.
Alexander Hamilton was one of George Washington's trusted advisers during the American Revolution and the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Born in 1757 in the West Indies, he was orphaned at the age of 11. His cleverness showed early, and his employers pooled their money to send him to university. Hamilton moved to New York in 1773 and began attending King's College (later Columbia University). By 1774, he was writing pro-rebel articles, and by 1775 he'd joined the volunteer militia to oppose the British. \n \nIn 1776 he formed his own artillery company, becoming a captain, before being appointed as aide-de-camp to Washington in 1777. A skilled military commander, his leadership was decisive in the Battle of Yorktown. After the war Hamilton went on to become a respected statesman, representing New York and the nation in the preservation of the principles of the revolution and formation of the new government.


|-|William Howe=
|-|William Howe=
William Howe was the commander in chief of the British Army in North America (1776–78). Despite several military successes, he was unable to destroy the Continental Army and stem the American Revolution.\n \nWilliam Howe had been active in North America during the French and Indian War a few years earlier, where he earned a reputation as one of the army’s most brilliant young generals. He initially captured New York in 1776 when the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Long Island and later led the campaign to capture Philadelphia. These victories were, however, not enough to defeat Washington's armies, and he resigned in 1778 to return to Britain.
William Howe was the commander in chief of the British Army in North America (1776–78). Despite several military successes, he was unable to destroy the Continental Army and stem the American Revolution.\n \nWilliam Howe had been active in North America during the French and Indian War a few years earlier, where he earned a reputation as one of the army's most brilliant young generals. He initially captured New York in 1776 when the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Long Island and later led the campaign to capture Philadelphia. These victories were, however, not enough to defeat Washington's armies, and he resigned in 1778 to return to Britain.


|-|Thomas Jefferson=
|-|Thomas Jefferson=
Thomas Jefferson was a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, acting as a leading intellectual, a political activist, and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the conflict, while he did not fight on the battlefield, he sought to transform the American colonies into a modern republic, advocating for the separation of church and state, the abolition of feudal inheritance laws, and widespread educational reform. As a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in 1776, the 33-year-old Virginian was tasked with drafting the document that justified the colonies’ break from Great Britain, articulating the foundational American ideals of \"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness\".\n
Thomas Jefferson was a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, acting as a leading intellectual, a political activist, and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the conflict, while he did not fight on the battlefield, he sought to transform the American colonies into a modern republic, advocating for the separation of church and state, the abolition of feudal inheritance laws, and widespread educational reform. As a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in 1776, the 33-year-old Virginian was tasked with drafting the document that justified the colonies' break from Great Britain, articulating the foundational American ideals of \"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness\".\n


|-|Marquis de Lafayette=
|-|Marquis de Lafayette=
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|-|Hercules Mulligan=
|-|Hercules Mulligan=
Hercules Mulligan was a vital spy for the Continental Army and a dedicated patriot during the American Revolution. Raised in New York City, he was an early member of the Sons of Liberty and a close associate of Alexander Hamilton, whom he mentored and introduced to revolutionary ideals. Working as a successful tailor, Mulligan cultivated relationships with high-ranking British Officers, allowing him to gather crucial intelligence directly from the enemy. Despite the dangers of operating within British-occupied New York, he operated as a confidential correspondent for George Washington, supplying information that helped shape the war's outcome. <br><br>Mulligan is credited with saving Washington’s life on two occasions by revealing plots to capture him. Even after being suspected of spying and briefly arrested, he continued his intelligence work with the help of his enslaved assistant, Cato. Following the war, Washington solidified Mulligan’s reputation as a patriot by having breakfast with him shortly after the British evacuation of New York.
Hercules Mulligan was a vital spy for the Continental Army and a dedicated patriot during the American Revolution. Raised in New York City, he was an early member of the Sons of Liberty and a close associate of Alexander Hamilton, whom he mentored and introduced to revolutionary ideals. Working as a successful tailor, Mulligan cultivated relationships with high-ranking British Officers, allowing him to gather crucial intelligence directly from the enemy. Despite the dangers of operating within British-occupied New York, he operated as a confidential correspondent for George Washington, supplying information that helped shape the war's outcome. <br><br>Mulligan is credited with saving Washington's life on two occasions by revealing plots to capture him. Even after being suspected of spying and briefly arrested, he continued his intelligence work with the help of his enslaved assistant, Cato. Following the war, Washington solidified Mulligan's reputation as a patriot by having breakfast with him shortly after the British evacuation of New York.


|-|Isaac Sears=
|-|Isaac Sears=
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|-|Anna Strong=
|-|Anna Strong=
Anna Smith Strong was the only recorded female member of the Culper Spy Ring, a secret network established to gather intelligence for General George Washington in British-occupied New York. Living in Setauket, Long Island, she utilized her position to pass messages while avoiding suspicion, partly because her relatives were Loyalists. <br><br>Strong’s fame stems from the ingenious clothesline code which she used to signal Caleb Brewster, a courier who transported intelligence across the Long Island Sound. When a message was ready to be picked up, she would hang a black petticoat on her clothesline, clearly visible from across the bay. She would add a specific number of white handkerchiefs to indicate which of the six designated coves Brewster should use to meet his contact.
Anna Smith Strong was the only recorded female member of the Culper Spy Ring, a secret network established to gather intelligence for General George Washington in British-occupied New York. Living in Setauket, Long Island, she utilized her position to pass messages while avoiding suspicion, partly because her relatives were Loyalists. <br><br>Strong's fame stems from the ingenious clothesline code which she used to signal Caleb Brewster, a courier who transported intelligence across the Long Island Sound. When a message was ready to be picked up, she would hang a black petticoat on her clothesline, clearly visible from across the bay. She would add a specific number of white handkerchiefs to indicate which of the six designated coves Brewster should use to meet his contact.


|-|George Washington=
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*Pay Records
*Pay Records
**[Details] I managed to keep hold of my pay records despite the chaos of the war. Hopefully this will help.\n-\nCharles Town, the 1st Day of August, 1782 Received of the Paymaster of His Majesty’s Forces, the sum of Eight Shillings, being one week’s pay for Boston King, a Negro man employed with the troops in military duty and camp service. \nThe said Boston King having come within the British Lines and since served with the Army, is to receive the above allowance, or the equivalent in provisions, clothing, or other necessaries, as available. \nSigned, Deputy Paymaster\n
**[Details] I managed to keep hold of my pay records despite the chaos of the war. Hopefully this will help.\n-\nCharles Town, the 1st Day of August, 1782 Received of the Paymaster of His Majesty's Forces, the sum of Eight Shillings, being one week's pay for Boston King, a Negro man employed with the troops in military duty and camp service. \nThe said Boston King having come within the British Lines and since served with the Army, is to receive the above allowance, or the equivalent in provisions, clothing, or other necessaries, as available. \nSigned, Deputy Paymaster\n
**[Boston King comment] These are my pay records from the army.
**[Boston King comment] These are my pay records from the army.
*Letter from Captain Grey
*Letter from Captain Grey
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**[Boston King comment] I carried herbal remedies like this throughout the war.
**[Boston King comment] I carried herbal remedies like this throughout the war.
*My British Uniform
*My British Uniform
**[Details] Though I started out as a servant to the British officers it wasn't long before I found myself in the uniform of the brave New York Volunteers. <br><br>As a former slave, I was often assigned the most dangerous missions. It was in 1781 when I was sent alone to gather reinforcements when my battalion was under siege at Nelson’s Ferry. I narrowly avoided capture and returned to a hero's welcome.
**[Details] Though I started out as a servant to the British officers it wasn't long before I found myself in the uniform of the brave New York Volunteers. <br><br>As a former slave, I was often assigned the most dangerous missions. It was in 1781 when I was sent alone to gather reinforcements when my battalion was under siege at Nelson's Ferry. I narrowly avoided capture and returned to a hero's welcome.
**[Boston King comment] This is my uniform from the New York Volunteer British regiment.
**[Boston King comment] This is my uniform from the New York Volunteer British regiment.
*Dunmore's Proclamation
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**[Boston King comment] These are the tools I used when I was a slave.
**[Boston King comment] These are the tools I used when I was a slave.


*'''British Officer:''' [1st question] ''What proof can you bring that you were in His Majesty’s Service or Loyal to the Crown and its officers?''
*'''British Officer:''' [1st question] ''What proof can you bring that you were in His Majesty's Service or Loyal to the Crown and its officers?''
*'''British Officer:''' [1st answer] ''Very good. Your service in the British Army is ample evidence.''
*'''British Officer:''' [1st answer] ''Very good. Your service in the British Army is ample evidence.''
*'''British Officer:''' [2nd question] ''Have you evidence to confirm your arrival at his Majesty's garrison prior to November, 1782?''
*'''British Officer:''' [2nd question] ''Have you evidence to confirm your arrival at his Majesty's garrison prior to November, 1782?''
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By the summer of 1776, revolutionary forces controlled Manhattan, but the harbor told a different story. Hundreds of British ships filled New York Harbor, carrying tens of thousands of soldiers in the largest amphibious invasion of the eighteenth century. <br><br>General George Washington had cannons dragged into position near here to stop the British ships. On October 17, lookouts spotted HMS Phoenix and HMS Rose pushing up the Hudson. American batteries opened fire, but the ships broke through with little damage. Panic spread across the city, and Washington’s supply and communication lines were suddenly exposed. The Revolution in New York began not with victory, but with uncertainty and fear, as the city became the central battleground of the war.
By the summer of 1776, revolutionary forces controlled Manhattan, but the harbor told a different story. Hundreds of British ships filled New York Harbor, carrying tens of thousands of soldiers in the largest amphibious invasion of the eighteenth century. <br><br>General George Washington had cannons dragged into position near here to stop the British ships. On October 17, lookouts spotted HMS Phoenix and HMS Rose pushing up the Hudson. American batteries opened fire, but the ships broke through with little damage. Panic spread across the city, and Washington's supply and communication lines were suddenly exposed. The Revolution in New York began not with victory, but with uncertainty and fear, as the city became the central battleground of the war.


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Between 1776 and 1783 New York became a center of espionage! The most famous American spy network, known as the Culper Ring, reported directly to George Washington and relied on informants across the region.  British officers were often billeted in private homes, living alongside civilian families, which blurred the line between public war and private life. While American men such as the merchant and tailor Hercules Mulligan played important roles, much of the intelligence gathering depended on women, both free and enslaved, whose daily work allowed them to move through the city with less suspicion. <br><br>Domestic labor placed women in kitchens, parlors, markets, and streets where British officers spoke openly. They could observe troop movements, overhear conversations, and quietly pass along information through coded messages and trusted couriers. In a city filled with checkpoints and patrols, ordinary routines became acts of resistance. In occupied New York, intelligence gathered inside homes and boarding houses helped shape Washington’s decisions and influence the course of the war.
Between 1776 and 1783 New York became a center of espionage! The most famous American spy network, known as the Culper Ring, reported directly to George Washington and relied on informants across the region.  British officers were often billeted in private homes, living alongside civilian families, which blurred the line between public war and private life. While American men such as the merchant and tailor Hercules Mulligan played important roles, much of the intelligence gathering depended on women, both free and enslaved, whose daily work allowed them to move through the city with less suspicion. <br><br>Domestic labor placed women in kitchens, parlors, markets, and streets where British officers spoke openly. They could observe troop movements, overhear conversations, and quietly pass along information through coded messages and trusted couriers. In a city filled with checkpoints and patrols, ordinary routines became acts of resistance. In occupied New York, intelligence gathered inside homes and boarding houses helped shape Washington's decisions and influence the course of the war.


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In August 1776, nearly 9,000 soldiers evacuated Manhattan in small boats. The Revolution had nearly collapsed. British forces overwhelmed the Continental Army on Long Island in the largest battle of the war. By August 29, George Washington and thousands of soldiers were trapped in Brooklyn, pinned against the East River with the Royal Navy blocking escape. If the army were captured, the rebellion might end before it had truly begun. <br><br>As night fell, a daring plan took shape. Under cover of darkness and aided by a thick fog that rolled in before dawn, soldiers began evacuating across the river in small boats. Experienced mariners from the region, including White, Black, and Native seafarers, quietly ferried troops to Manhattan while British warships sat unaware in the harbor. All night long, men, horses, and supplies crossed the water in near silence. <br><br>By morning, thousands of soldiers had escaped without detection. It was not a battlefield victory, but it was decisive. The survival of Washington’s army ensured that the Revolution would continue, and New York became the setting for one of the war’s most dramatic escapes.
In August 1776, nearly 9,000 soldiers evacuated Manhattan in small boats. The Revolution had nearly collapsed. British forces overwhelmed the Continental Army on Long Island in the largest battle of the war. By August 29, George Washington and thousands of soldiers were trapped in Brooklyn, pinned against the East River with the Royal Navy blocking escape. If the army were captured, the rebellion might end before it had truly begun. <br><br>As night fell, a daring plan took shape. Under cover of darkness and aided by a thick fog that rolled in before dawn, soldiers began evacuating across the river in small boats. Experienced mariners from the region, including White, Black, and Native seafarers, quietly ferried troops to Manhattan while British warships sat unaware in the harbor. All night long, men, horses, and supplies crossed the water in near silence. <br><br>By morning, thousands of soldiers had escaped without detection. It was not a battlefield victory, but it was decisive. The survival of Washington's army ensured that the Revolution would continue, and New York became the setting for one of the war's most dramatic escapes.


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On September 20, 1776, just days after British forces captured New York, a massive fire broke out and spread rapidly across lower Manhattan. Fueled by wooden buildings and strong winds, the flames destroyed nearly one fifth of the city. Churches, homes, warehouses, and vital infrastructure were reduced to ashes. <br><br>As autumn approached, thousands of residents including Loyalists, British soldiers, formerly enslaved people seeking refuge, and civilians caught between loyalties were left homeless. Much of the city became a patchwork of tents and temporary shelters, reshaping life in British occupied New York for the rest of the war. Suspicion quickly followed. British authorities arrested several individuals, accusing revolutionaries of setting the blaze to sabotage the occupation. <br><br>In 1783, just weeks before evacuating the city, Commander in Chief Sir Guy Carleton ordered another investigation. Officials reported possible incendiary evidence and conflicting eyewitness testimony, but no definitive cause was proven. Historians continue to debate whether the fire was accidental or deliberate. The Great Fire of 1776 remains one of the most destructive disasters in New York’s history and a stark reminder that the Revolution unfolded not only in battles, but in a city divided by fear and uncertainty.
On September 20, 1776, just days after British forces captured New York, a massive fire broke out and spread rapidly across lower Manhattan. Fueled by wooden buildings and strong winds, the flames destroyed nearly one fifth of the city. Churches, homes, warehouses, and vital infrastructure were reduced to ashes. <br><br>As autumn approached, thousands of residents including Loyalists, British soldiers, formerly enslaved people seeking refuge, and civilians caught between loyalties were left homeless. Much of the city became a patchwork of tents and temporary shelters, reshaping life in British occupied New York for the rest of the war. Suspicion quickly followed. British authorities arrested several individuals, accusing revolutionaries of setting the blaze to sabotage the occupation. <br><br>In 1783, just weeks before evacuating the city, Commander in Chief Sir Guy Carleton ordered another investigation. Officials reported possible incendiary evidence and conflicting eyewitness testimony, but no definitive cause was proven. Historians continue to debate whether the fire was accidental or deliberate. The Great Fire of 1776 remains one of the most destructive disasters in New York's history and a stark reminder that the Revolution unfolded not only in battles, but in a city divided by fear and uncertainty.


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Nine Men’s Morris was a popular strategy game during the American Revolution and was played by soldiers and civilians alike. Boards were scratched into stone tavern tables, barrack walls, and public spaces across New York. Taverns and coffee houses were central gathering places where people shared news, argued politics, and passed the time. The rules of the game were simple: place your pieces carefully, block your opponent, and trap them until they could no longer move. But the strategy required patience and calculation. <br><br>In the 1770s, New Yorkers were engaged in a far more dangerous contest. Debates over Parliament’s taxes and British authority filled these same public spaces. When talk turned to independence, the city divided. Some residents still considered themselves British and supported the Crown. Others were uncertain, worried about challenging the world’s most powerful empire. Many favored resistance but disagreed about whether armed conflict was the answer. Class, occupation, faith, and neighborhood shaped opinion, and choosing a side carried real risk. Like Nine Men’s Morris, the struggle for New York required careful moves. One wrong decision could leave you exposed in a city where politics, loyalty, and survival were deeply intertwined.
Nine Men's Morris was a popular strategy game during the American Revolution and was played by soldiers and civilians alike. Boards were scratched into stone tavern tables, barrack walls, and public spaces across New York. Taverns and coffee houses were central gathering places where people shared news, argued politics, and passed the time. The rules of the game were simple: place your pieces carefully, block your opponent, and trap them until they could no longer move. But the strategy required patience and calculation. <br><br>In the 1770s, New Yorkers were engaged in a far more dangerous contest. Debates over Parliament's taxes and British authority filled these same public spaces. When talk turned to independence, the city divided. Some residents still considered themselves British and supported the Crown. Others were uncertain, worried about challenging the world's most powerful empire. Many favored resistance but disagreed about whether armed conflict was the answer. Class, occupation, faith, and neighborhood shaped opinion, and choosing a side carried real risk. Like Nine Men's Morris, the struggle for New York required careful moves. One wrong decision could leave you exposed in a city where politics, loyalty, and survival were deeply intertwined.


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By the mid eighteenth century, New York had become the communications capital of colonial America. With a regular packet ship connection to England, news from Europe arrived here first and spread outward to other colonies. At Hanover Square near the East River waterfront, merchants, sailors, and printers gathered to exchange information that shaped public opinion. <br><br>During the imperial crisis after 1763, printers played a powerful role in the growing debate over Britain’s authority. One of the most controversial was James Rivington. In 1773 he launched the New York Gazette, and its outspoken Loyalist tone won support from British officials while angering revolutionaries. In 1775 a Patriot mob destroyed his printshop and forced him to flee to London. <br><br>When British forces captured New York in 1777, Rivington returned as the King’s official printer, publishing newspapers that defended royal rule. Yet the story did not end there. Evidence later suggested that he secretly supplied information to George Washington’s spy network. In a city divided by war, the press became its own battlefield, and loyalty was often far more complicated than it first appeared.
By the mid eighteenth century, New York had become the communications capital of colonial America. With a regular packet ship connection to England, news from Europe arrived here first and spread outward to other colonies. At Hanover Square near the East River waterfront, merchants, sailors, and printers gathered to exchange information that shaped public opinion. <br><br>During the imperial crisis after 1763, printers played a powerful role in the growing debate over Britain's authority. One of the most controversial was James Rivington. In 1773 he launched the New York Gazette, and its outspoken Loyalist tone won support from British officials while angering revolutionaries. In 1775 a Patriot mob destroyed his printshop and forced him to flee to London. <br><br>When British forces captured New York in 1777, Rivington returned as the King's official printer, publishing newspapers that defended royal rule. Yet the story did not end there. Evidence later suggested that he secretly supplied information to George Washington's spy network. In a city divided by war, the press became its own battlefield, and loyalty was often far more complicated than it first appeared.


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**IN CONGRESS, \nJuly 17, 1776.<br><br>Resolved, That General WASHINGTON, in refusing to receive a letter said to be sent from Lord Howe, addressed to GEORGE WASHINGTON, ESQUIRE, acted with a dignity becoming his station; and therefore this Congress do highly approve the same, and do direct that no letter or message, be received on any occasion whatever, from the enemy, by the commander in Chief, or other the Commanders of the American army, but such as shall be directed to them in the characters they respectively sustain.<br><br>By order of the Congress,\nJOHN HANCOCK, President.\n
**IN CONGRESS, \nJuly 17, 1776.<br><br>Resolved, That General WASHINGTON, in refusing to receive a letter said to be sent from Lord Howe, addressed to GEORGE WASHINGTON, ESQUIRE, acted with a dignity becoming his station; and therefore this Congress do highly approve the same, and do direct that no letter or message, be received on any occasion whatever, from the enemy, by the commander in Chief, or other the Commanders of the American army, but such as shall be directed to them in the characters they respectively sustain.<br><br>By order of the Congress,\nJOHN HANCOCK, President.\n
*This article describes how the British ship the HMS Phoenix has sailed up the North River and been shot at by the Revolutionary forces.
*This article describes how the British ship the HMS Phoenix has sailed up the North River and been shot at by the Revolutionary forces.
**NEW-YORK, July 29.<br><br>By the last Account we have had of the two Men of War that lately went up the North River, they then lay in Haverstraw-Bay, their Tenders cruising about; last Saturday Sen’night one of them went near the Fort, upon which our People fired a 32 Pounder at her, which went through her Quarter, when she tacked about, and stood down the River.
**NEW-YORK, July 29.<br><br>By the last Account we have had of the two Men of War that lately went up the North River, they then lay in Haverstraw-Bay, their Tenders cruising about; last Saturday Sen'night one of them went near the Fort, upon which our People fired a 32 Pounder at her, which went through her Quarter, when she tacked about, and stood down the River.
*This article describes a reward that is being offered for information about deserters from a patriot company.
*This article describes a reward that is being offered for information about deserters from a patriot company.
**FIVE DOLLARS Reward.<br><br>For taking up each of the following deserters from Capt. HENRY O’HARA’s company, now stationed at Fort George, above Albany, viz.<br><br>- John Clarke, late a regular soldier, 6 feet high, black curled hair, stutters a little, by trade a nail maker.\n- John Lynch, born in Ireland, 40 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, black hair.\n- Joshua Doly, a likely young man, 5 feet 10 inches high, long sandy hair, shews his upper teeth, born in Essex, Morris county.\n- Adrian Post, 5 feet 9 inches high, thin faced, likewise born in Essex, Morris county.\n- James Dailey, 5 feet 5 inches high, well set, pock marked, has a scar in his face from a late hurt, and blackish hair.\n- Robert Field, 5 feet 4 inches high, well set, pock marked, not talkative, has been a sailor, and is very civil.\n- John Emery, 5 feet 9 inches high, full faced, thick lipp’d, coloured curled hair.<br><br>The above deserters have all received their full pay for subsistence and wages, took with them their blankets and frocks, and are supposed to be gone toward the new county in New Jersey.<br><br>A constant search will be made after these robbers of the public, and any persons harbouring or concealing them, will be dealt with as enemies to their country. FIVE DOLLARS reward, and all reasonable charges, for taking up and returning each of them, will be paid by the said Captain (now in Albany) not (as advertised in a former paper) by Patrick M’Davit, who has no cash deposited in his hands for that purpose.\n
**FIVE DOLLARS Reward.<br><br>For taking up each of the following deserters from Capt. HENRY O'HARA's company, now stationed at Fort George, above Albany, viz.<br><br>- John Clarke, late a regular soldier, 6 feet high, black curled hair, stutters a little, by trade a nail maker.\n- John Lynch, born in Ireland, 40 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, black hair.\n- Joshua Doly, a likely young man, 5 feet 10 inches high, long sandy hair, shews his upper teeth, born in Essex, Morris county.\n- Adrian Post, 5 feet 9 inches high, thin faced, likewise born in Essex, Morris county.\n- James Dailey, 5 feet 5 inches high, well set, pock marked, has a scar in his face from a late hurt, and blackish hair.\n- Robert Field, 5 feet 4 inches high, well set, pock marked, not talkative, has been a sailor, and is very civil.\n- John Emery, 5 feet 9 inches high, full faced, thick lipp'd, coloured curled hair.<br><br>The above deserters have all received their full pay for subsistence and wages, took with them their blankets and frocks, and are supposed to be gone toward the new county in New Jersey.<br><br>A constant search will be made after these robbers of the public, and any persons harbouring or concealing them, will be dealt with as enemies to their country. FIVE DOLLARS reward, and all reasonable charges, for taking up and returning each of them, will be paid by the said Captain (now in Albany) not (as advertised in a former paper) by Patrick M'Davit, who has no cash deposited in his hands for that purpose.\n
*This article is a declaration by Isaac Sears about how he has not been involved in the supply of the British Army at Boston.
*This article is a declaration by Isaac Sears about how he has not been involved in the supply of the British Army at Boston.
**Persinally appeared before me Benjamin Blagge, one of his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace for the City and County of New-York, Isaac Sears, and Paschal N. Smith, of the said City, Merchants, who being severally sworn, depose and say, that since the shutting up of the Port of Boston, neither of them have, directly or indirectly, nor any other Person for or under them, supplied, or cause to be supplied the Army at Boston, with any Manner or Kind of Provisions whatsoever; and that neither of them have received, nor in future expect to receive any Kind of Emolument or Advantage in any Respect, from the Flour, Pease, and other Provisions shipped for the Use of the Army at Boston, since the shutting up the said Port of Boston.<br><br>ISAAC SEARS,\nPASCHAL N. SMITH.\nSworn this 17th of April, 1775, before me\nB. BLAGGE.\n
**Persinally appeared before me Benjamin Blagge, one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the City and County of New-York, Isaac Sears, and Paschal N. Smith, of the said City, Merchants, who being severally sworn, depose and say, that since the shutting up of the Port of Boston, neither of them have, directly or indirectly, nor any other Person for or under them, supplied, or cause to be supplied the Army at Boston, with any Manner or Kind of Provisions whatsoever; and that neither of them have received, nor in future expect to receive any Kind of Emolument or Advantage in any Respect, from the Flour, Pease, and other Provisions shipped for the Use of the Army at Boston, since the shutting up the said Port of Boston.<br><br>ISAAC SEARS,\nPASCHAL N. SMITH.\nSworn this 17th of April, 1775, before me\nB. BLAGGE.\n
*This article is a letter from the Editor expressing support for the Revolutionary cause.
*This article is a letter from the Editor expressing support for the Revolutionary cause.
**To the Public.<br><br>THE Printer embraces this early opportunity of returning his cordial thanks to his Customers, for the favour and honour they have conferred upon him, by encouraging the publication of this Paper, which makes its first appearance under a disadvantage, as little foreign news is to be expected at this season of the year. He does not mean to amuse his Readers with pompous promises; therefore, he only assures them, that he will endeavour to merit their approbation, by exerting himself to render the NEW-YORK PACKET of public utility. While the difficulty of the times require much prudence in conducting a Work of this nature, he hopes his Readers will be so candid as to make every reasonable allowance.<br><br>His will be extremely happy to have it in his power, to convey, thro’ the channel of this Paper, together with useful intelligence, foreign and domestic, any considerations that may illustrate and animate the glorious cause of Constitutional Liberty, and at the same time pour medicine into the bleeding wounds of the extended empire. For this purpose, he most earnestly invites the Friends of America and the British Constitution, to favour him with their kind assistance. Much has been said on the important controversy that now engages the attention of all Europe; but the subject is not yet exhausted; there is sufficient scope for new discussions.<br><br>In the mean time, the Printer begs leave, very respectfully, to present the compliments of the season to his kind Customers; wishing, that the year 1776 may be the happy Era, in which Peace and Union, on a Constitutional Basis, shall be concluded between Great-Britain and her Colonies. To these wishes, he begs leave to have the additional pleasure of seeing the Public’s Most obedient, humble servant,\nSAMUEL LOUDON.\n
**To the Public.<br><br>THE Printer embraces this early opportunity of returning his cordial thanks to his Customers, for the favour and honour they have conferred upon him, by encouraging the publication of this Paper, which makes its first appearance under a disadvantage, as little foreign news is to be expected at this season of the year. He does not mean to amuse his Readers with pompous promises; therefore, he only assures them, that he will endeavour to merit their approbation, by exerting himself to render the NEW-YORK PACKET of public utility. While the difficulty of the times require much prudence in conducting a Work of this nature, he hopes his Readers will be so candid as to make every reasonable allowance.<br><br>His will be extremely happy to have it in his power, to convey, thro' the channel of this Paper, together with useful intelligence, foreign and domestic, any considerations that may illustrate and animate the glorious cause of Constitutional Liberty, and at the same time pour medicine into the bleeding wounds of the extended empire. For this purpose, he most earnestly invites the Friends of America and the British Constitution, to favour him with their kind assistance. Much has been said on the important controversy that now engages the attention of all Europe; but the subject is not yet exhausted; there is sufficient scope for new discussions.<br><br>In the mean time, the Printer begs leave, very respectfully, to present the compliments of the season to his kind Customers; wishing, that the year 1776 may be the happy Era, in which Peace and Union, on a Constitutional Basis, shall be concluded between Great-Britain and her Colonies. To these wishes, he begs leave to have the additional pleasure of seeing the Public's Most obedient, humble servant,\nSAMUEL LOUDON.\n
*This article shows an apology for breaking Continental Congress rules on unloading goods from a British controlled ship.
*This article shows an apology for breaking Continental Congress rules on unloading goods from a British controlled ship.
**Whereas we the Subscribers have broke the Association of the late Continental Congress, by unloading a Part of the Cargo from on board the Ship Beulah; we do declare that we are sorry for the Offence we gave the Publick thereby, and that we will for the future strictly adhere to the said Association, and to the further Orders of the Continental Congress, the Provincial Congress of the Colony of New-York, and the General Committee of Association for the City and County of New-York, saving to Robert Murray (who is one of the People called QUAKERS) his religious Principles.
**Whereas we the Subscribers have broke the Association of the late Continental Congress, by unloading a Part of the Cargo from on board the Ship Beulah; we do declare that we are sorry for the Offence we gave the Publick thereby, and that we will for the future strictly adhere to the said Association, and to the further Orders of the Continental Congress, the Provincial Congress of the Colony of New-York, and the General Committee of Association for the City and County of New-York, saving to Robert Murray (who is one of the People called QUAKERS) his religious Principles.
*This article contains a list of politicians who are supportive of the Revolutionary cause.
*This article contains a list of politicians who are supportive of the Revolutionary cause.
**TO ALL TRUE WHIGS,\nAnd particularly to such as are Independent Electors of the City and County of New York.<br><br>Gentlemen, the Conduct of several of the Magistrates of this City, having, for a considerable Time been so notoriously inimical and unfriendly to the Liberties of this Country, and diametrically opposite to the Sentiments of a Number of their Constituents; who, therefore, without any private Pique, or party Resentment, but purely to promote and serve the general Cause, have agreed to choose the undermentioned Gentlemen as Guardians of their City Liberties, for the ensuing Year; they having shown a hearty Disposition to serve their oppressed and bleeding Country; and are therefore recommended to all true Friends of American Liberty, viz.<br><br>Aldermen.\nOut Ward. Nicholas Bayard,\nMontgomery Ward. Capt. John Pell,\nEast Ward. William Bedlow,\nNorth Ward. Isaac Stoutenburgh,\nWest Ward. Jacobus Stoutenburgh,\nSouth Ward. Benjamin Dervois,\nDock Ward. Garret Abeel,<br><br>Common Council.\nCapt. Anthony Rutgers,\nFrancis Van Dyck.\nJeremiah Brower.\nStephen Terbune.\nPeter T. Curtenius.\nJohn Williamson.\nConrad W. Ham.<br><br>The Friends to Liberty are earnestly requested to attend at the LIBERTY-POLE, To-morrow Morning, at 8 o’Clock, on Business of the utmost Importance.\nNew-York, Sept. 28, 1775.\n
**TO ALL TRUE WHIGS,\nAnd particularly to such as are Independent Electors of the City and County of New York.<br><br>Gentlemen, the Conduct of several of the Magistrates of this City, having, for a considerable Time been so notoriously inimical and unfriendly to the Liberties of this Country, and diametrically opposite to the Sentiments of a Number of their Constituents; who, therefore, without any private Pique, or party Resentment, but purely to promote and serve the general Cause, have agreed to choose the undermentioned Gentlemen as Guardians of their City Liberties, for the ensuing Year; they having shown a hearty Disposition to serve their oppressed and bleeding Country; and are therefore recommended to all true Friends of American Liberty, viz.<br><br>Aldermen.\nOut Ward. Nicholas Bayard,\nMontgomery Ward. Capt. John Pell,\nEast Ward. William Bedlow,\nNorth Ward. Isaac Stoutenburgh,\nWest Ward. Jacobus Stoutenburgh,\nSouth Ward. Benjamin Dervois,\nDock Ward. Garret Abeel,<br><br>Common Council.\nCapt. Anthony Rutgers,\nFrancis Van Dyck.\nJeremiah Brower.\nStephen Terbune.\nPeter T. Curtenius.\nJohn Williamson.\nConrad W. Ham.<br><br>The Friends to Liberty are earnestly requested to attend at the LIBERTY-POLE, To-morrow Morning, at 8 o'Clock, on Business of the utmost Importance.\nNew-York, Sept. 28, 1775.\n
*This article declares a strong position on those who had taken an oath to support the revolution  by the Patriot Council of Safety.
*This article declares a strong position on those who had taken an oath to support the revolution  by the Patriot Council of Safety.
**Whereas many People have taken the Benefit of the late Act of Grace, merely to avoid the Punishment of their Crimes; and instead of proving the Sincerity of their Repentance, take the first Opportunity to shew their Enmity to the Country.<br><br>Resolved therefore, That every Person, who has heretofore taken the Oath of Allegiance to this State, and the Benefit of the Act of Grace, published the Tenth Day of May last, who shall hereafter be convicted of having done any Act contrary to the Tenor of such Oath, shall be deemed guilty of Felony, without Benefit of Clergy.<br><br>By Order of Council,\nPIERRE VAN CORTLANDT, President.
**Whereas many People have taken the Benefit of the late Act of Grace, merely to avoid the Punishment of their Crimes; and instead of proving the Sincerity of their Repentance, take the first Opportunity to shew their Enmity to the Country.<br><br>Resolved therefore, That every Person, who has heretofore taken the Oath of Allegiance to this State, and the Benefit of the Act of Grace, published the Tenth Day of May last, who shall hereafter be convicted of having done any Act contrary to the Tenor of such Oath, shall be deemed guilty of Felony, without Benefit of Clergy.<br><br>By Order of Council,\nPIERRE VAN CORTLANDT, President.
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**Notice is hereby given<br><br>To those suffering Loyalists who have been recommended for Relief by the Board appointed to examine their Circumstances and Claims, that unless Application is made at the PAY OFFICE, No. 21, Maiden-Lane, for their respective Allowances, on or before the 20th Instant, the Accounts will be closed, and they thereby excluded.<br><br>New-York, March 10, 1783.
**Notice is hereby given<br><br>To those suffering Loyalists who have been recommended for Relief by the Board appointed to examine their Circumstances and Claims, that unless Application is made at the PAY OFFICE, No. 21, Maiden-Lane, for their respective Allowances, on or before the 20th Instant, the Accounts will be closed, and they thereby excluded.<br><br>New-York, March 10, 1783.
*This article is an announcement that a store in New York is closing in accordance with instructions from the Patriot Committees of Safety.
*This article is an announcement that a store in New York is closing in accordance with instructions from the Patriot Committees of Safety.
**To the Public.<br><br>Being informed that many of our Fellow-Citizens entertain Apprehensions that we may continue as usual to transact Trade and Business in this City, by which means they fear there will be continual Infractions of the Association: We do hereby declare to, and engage with the Public, That we will shut up our Store, under the Inspection of several respectable Citizens, whose Seals will be fixed thereon, so as to prevent any unfair Conduct; and that we will not, after the Committee’s Publication of our case, transact, or carry on any Trade whatsoever, which will be, either in ourselves, or in others, a Breach of the Association.\nNew-York, March 18, 1775.<br><br>Robert Murray.\nJohn Murray.\n
**To the Public.<br><br>Being informed that many of our Fellow-Citizens entertain Apprehensions that we may continue as usual to transact Trade and Business in this City, by which means they fear there will be continual Infractions of the Association: We do hereby declare to, and engage with the Public, That we will shut up our Store, under the Inspection of several respectable Citizens, whose Seals will be fixed thereon, so as to prevent any unfair Conduct; and that we will not, after the Committee's Publication of our case, transact, or carry on any Trade whatsoever, which will be, either in ourselves, or in others, a Breach of the Association.\nNew-York, March 18, 1775.<br><br>Robert Murray.\nJohn Murray.\n
*This article describes how a tea ship remained outside the city in support of the Revolutionary cause.
*This article describes how a tea ship remained outside the city in support of the Revolutionary cause.
**To the Public.<br><br>The long expected TEA SHIP arrived last night at Sandy-Hook, but the pilot would not bring up the Captain till the sense of the city was known. The committee were immediately informed of her arrival, and that the Captain solicits for liberty to come up to provide necessaries for his return. The ship to remain at Sandy-Hook. The committee conceiving it to be the sense of the city that he should have such liberty, signified it to the Gentleman who is to supply him with provisions, and other necessaries. Advice of this was immediately dispatched to the Captain; and whenever he comes up, care will be taken that he does not enter at the custom-house, and that no time be lost in dispatching him.<br><br>New-York, April 19, 1774.
**To the Public.<br><br>The long expected TEA SHIP arrived last night at Sandy-Hook, but the pilot would not bring up the Captain till the sense of the city was known. The committee were immediately informed of her arrival, and that the Captain solicits for liberty to come up to provide necessaries for his return. The ship to remain at Sandy-Hook. The committee conceiving it to be the sense of the city that he should have such liberty, signified it to the Gentleman who is to supply him with provisions, and other necessaries. Advice of this was immediately dispatched to the Captain; and whenever he comes up, care will be taken that he does not enter at the custom-house, and that no time be lost in dispatching him.<br><br>New-York, April 19, 1774.
*This article is a poem on the importance of a responsible economic policy and the risks that are posed by the revolution.
*This article is a poem on the importance of a responsible economic policy and the risks that are posed by the revolution.
**Let none, Economy, disdain to hear\nThy doctrines salutary, sage, and clear:\nOf them, observant thro’ our lives, we ne’er\nShall by grim Want be driv’n to despair?\nOf them observant, we, in ev’ry state,\nClass’d with the low, the little, or the great,\nShall keep in view the standard of expence,\nWhich proves the strongest, surest test of sense:\nIf we through weakness, vanity or pride,\nTake not that standard as a faithful guide,\nWe may, with all the wealth beneath the sun,\nBy false seducers lur’d, to ruin run:\nEven those who, pow’rful, keep the Treasury keys,\nThe nation’s wealth, dividing, as they please,\nWithout thy vital, influential aid,\nMay blast the best designs of lib’ral trade,\nAnd with the happiest measures the land to bless,\nFind numerous ways to spread around distress.
**Let none, Economy, disdain to hear\nThy doctrines salutary, sage, and clear:\nOf them, observant thro' our lives, we ne'er\nShall by grim Want be driv'n to despair?\nOf them observant, we, in ev'ry state,\nClass'd with the low, the little, or the great,\nShall keep in view the standard of expence,\nWhich proves the strongest, surest test of sense:\nIf we through weakness, vanity or pride,\nTake not that standard as a faithful guide,\nWe may, with all the wealth beneath the sun,\nBy false seducers lur'd, to ruin run:\nEven those who, pow'rful, keep the Treasury keys,\nThe nation's wealth, dividing, as they please,\nWithout thy vital, influential aid,\nMay blast the best designs of lib'ral trade,\nAnd with the happiest measures the land to bless,\nFind numerous ways to spread around distress.
*This article, written by the newspaper printed James Rivington, advocates for the freedom of the press.
*This article, written by the newspaper printed James Rivington, advocates for the freedom of the press.
**To the Public.\nAs many Publications have appeared from my Press which have given great Offence to the Colonies, and particularly to many of my Fellow Citizens; I am therefore led, by a most sincere Regard for their favourable Opinion, to declare to the Public, that Nothing which I have ever done, has proceeded from any Sentiments in the least unfriendly to the Liberties of this Continent, but altogether from the Ideas I entertained of the Liberty of the Press, and of my duty as a Printer. <br><br>I am led to make this free and public Declaration to my Fellow Citizens, which I hope they will consider as a sufficient Pledge of my Resolution, for the future, to conduct my Press upon such Principles as shall not give Offence to the Inhabitants of the Colonies in general, and of this City in particular, to which I am connected by the tenderest of all human Ties, and in the Welfare of which I shall consider my own as inseparably involved.<br><br>James Rivington.\nNEW-YORK, April 27, 1775.\n
**To the Public.\nAs many Publications have appeared from my Press which have given great Offence to the Colonies, and particularly to many of my Fellow Citizens; I am therefore led, by a most sincere Regard for their favourable Opinion, to declare to the Public, that Nothing which I have ever done, has proceeded from any Sentiments in the least unfriendly to the Liberties of this Continent, but altogether from the Ideas I entertained of the Liberty of the Press, and of my duty as a Printer. <br><br>I am led to make this free and public Declaration to my Fellow Citizens, which I hope they will consider as a sufficient Pledge of my Resolution, for the future, to conduct my Press upon such Principles as shall not give Offence to the Inhabitants of the Colonies in general, and of this City in particular, to which I am connected by the tenderest of all human Ties, and in the Welfare of which I shall consider my own as inseparably involved.<br><br>James Rivington.\nNEW-YORK, April 27, 1775.\n
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On July 9, 1776, crowds gathered in what is now City Hall Park to hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud to Washington’s troops and the public. With those words, the colonies renounced their allegiance to King George III and declared themselves free states. The news echoed across a city already on edge, as British warships filled the harbor and redcoats stood in nearby barracks.<br><br>That evening, energized by the declaration, a group of sailors and laborers marched down Broadway to Bowling Green, just outside Fort George, the center of British power in New York. Inside the iron fence stood a towering gilded statue of King George III, erected only a few years earlier as a symbol of imperial authority. By torchlight, the crowd pulled the 4,000 pound lead statue from its pedestal and broke it apart while onlookers cheered. <br><br>The fragments were later sent to Connecticut, where much of the metal was melted down and recast into bullets for the Continental Army. In a single night, a royal monument became ammunition, and the Revolution in New York moved from bold words to visible defiance in the streets.
On July 9, 1776, crowds gathered in what is now City Hall Park to hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud to Washington's troops and the public. With those words, the colonies renounced their allegiance to King George III and declared themselves free states. The news echoed across a city already on edge, as British warships filled the harbor and redcoats stood in nearby barracks.<br><br>That evening, energized by the declaration, a group of sailors and laborers marched down Broadway to Bowling Green, just outside Fort George, the center of British power in New York. Inside the iron fence stood a towering gilded statue of King George III, erected only a few years earlier as a symbol of imperial authority. By torchlight, the crowd pulled the 4,000 pound lead statue from its pedestal and broke it apart while onlookers cheered. <br><br>The fragments were later sent to Connecticut, where much of the metal was melted down and recast into bullets for the Continental Army. In a single night, a royal monument became ammunition, and the Revolution in New York moved from bold words to visible defiance in the streets.


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In 1775, inventor David Bushnell created a remarkable new weapon that looked more like a wooden barrel than a machine of war. Called the Turtle, it is considered the world’s first military submarine. Powered by hand and foot, the one person vessel included ballast pumps to control depth, a compass, a depth gauge, and an early screw propeller. Bushnell designed it to carry an explosive charge that could be attached to the hull of a British warship, hoping to disrupt the blockade tightening around New York. <br><br>When Bushnell fell ill, the mission fell to a young volunteer, Ezra Lee. In September 1776, after the British captured the city, Washington approved an attack on General William Howe’s flagship, the 64 gun HMS Eagle. Under cover of darkness, Lee pedaled from the Battery toward the massive warship and attempted to drill into its hull to secure the explosive. A metal plate prevented him from attaching the charge, and as he surfaced, British guards began to stir. Lee released the timed device and escaped. The explosion caused little damage, but the attempt was groundbreaking. <br><br>Though the Turtle saw limited use before being lost later that year, it marked the beginning of underwater warfare and showcased American ingenuity in desperate times.
In 1775, inventor David Bushnell created a remarkable new weapon that looked more like a wooden barrel than a machine of war. Called the Turtle, it is considered the world's first military submarine. Powered by hand and foot, the one person vessel included ballast pumps to control depth, a compass, a depth gauge, and an early screw propeller. Bushnell designed it to carry an explosive charge that could be attached to the hull of a British warship, hoping to disrupt the blockade tightening around New York. <br><br>When Bushnell fell ill, the mission fell to a young volunteer, Ezra Lee. In September 1776, after the British captured the city, Washington approved an attack on General William Howe's flagship, the 64 gun HMS Eagle. Under cover of darkness, Lee pedaled from the Battery toward the massive warship and attempted to drill into its hull to secure the explosive. A metal plate prevented him from attaching the charge, and as he surfaced, British guards began to stir. Lee released the timed device and escaped. The explosion caused little damage, but the attempt was groundbreaking. <br><br>Though the Turtle saw limited use before being lost later that year, it marked the beginning of underwater warfare and showcased American ingenuity in desperate times.


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*'''Pilot:''' [start] ''I'm glad I've got a little light from the fungi. Without that, it would be awfully dark down here.''
*'''Pilot:''' [start] ''I'm glad I've got a little light from the fungi. Without that, it would be awfully dark down here.''
*'''Pilot:''' [quarter] ''Once I've sunk the British flagship, we’ll be striking a blow at the British and raising morale. I've just got to avoid detection.''
*'''Pilot:''' [quarter] ''Once I've sunk the British flagship, we'll be striking a blow at the British and raising morale. I've just got to avoid detection.''
*'''Pilot:''' [half] ''I don't think I'll ever get used to these controls. Bushnell may be a genius, but this is not exactly simple.''
*'''Pilot:''' [half] ''I don't think I'll ever get used to these controls. Bushnell may be a genius, but this is not exactly simple.''
*'''Pilot:''' [three quarters] ''Almost there now, not much further to go.''
*'''Pilot:''' [three quarters] ''Almost there now, not much further to go.''

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ASoE

Assassin's Creed: Mirage – A Soar of Eagles 1
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Assassin's Creed: Mirage – A Soar of Eagles 3

Le Trésor Perdu d'Aliénor

Echoes of Revolution

Boston
  • People of the Revolution
    • John Adams
    • Continental Congress
    • Continental Navy
    • Boston Massacre
    • 1783 Treaty of Paris
    • Samuel Adams
    • Stamp Act
    • Boston Tea Party
    • Massachusetts
    • Crispus Attucks
    • Benjamin Franklin
    • John Hancock
    • Boston
    • Thomas Jefferson
    • Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
    • American Revolution
    • Charles Cornwallis
    • Siege of Yorktown
    • Paul Revere
    • Continental Army
    • William Dawes
    • Joseph Warren
    • Battle of Bunker Hill
    • George Washington
    • Continental Army
  • The Flag
    • William Moultrie (mo)
    • Faneuil Hall
    • Samuel Adams
  • An American Navy
    • John Paul Jones
    • Boston Common
    • Continental Navy
  • Green Dragon
    • William Bowes
    • James Lovell (Mo)
    • Green Dragon Tavern
    • John Adams (Mo)
  • Minutemen
    • Timothy Bigelow (soldier)
    • Boston Common
  • A Light in the Dark
    • Joseph Warren
    • Paul Revere
  • A Tea Party
    • John Spurr
    • Stamp Act
    • Boston Tea Party
    • East India Company
    • Old South Meeting House
  • Liberty Tree
    • James Otis
    • Liberty Tree
    • Old South Meeting House
  • Justice on Trial
    • John Adams
    • Matthew Kilroy
    • Hugh Montgomery
    • Patrick Carr (Mo)
    • Jon Jefferies (Mo)
    • Jane Whitehouse (Mo)
    • Old State House
    • Boston Massacre
    • Thomas Preston
NYC
  • People of the Revolution
    • Caesar Glover
    • Battle of Long Island
    • Nathan Hale
    • Francis Lewis
    • Hercules Mulligan
    • Isaac Sears
    • Anna Strong
    • Caleb Brewster
    • 14th Continental Regiment (Marblehead regiment)
    • Alexander Hamilton
    • King's College
    • Battle of Yorktown
    • William Howe
    • British Army
    • Philadelphia
    • Thomas Jefferson
    • Continental Congress
    • Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
    • American Revolution
    • Charles Cornwallis
    • Siege of Yorktown
    • Continental Army
    • Queens
    • Culper Ring
    • Cato (spy)
    • Long Island
    • Continental Army
    • George Washington
  • Passing Judgment
    • Fraunces Tavern
    • Samuel Birch
    • Boston King
    • Evacuation Day Evacuation Day (New York) on Wikipedia
    • Nova Scotia (Mo)
    • Dunmore's Proclamation/Royal Ethiopian Regiment (Mo)
    • South Carolina
    • Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey
  • Defending the Hudson
    • HMS Phoenix (1759)/HMS Rose (1757)
    • Rufus Putnam
    • Hudson River
    • Battle of Long Island
  • Colonial House
    • Hercules Mulligan (Mo)
    • Agent 355
    • James Rivington (Mo)
    • Culper Ring
    • West Point
    • Hudson River
  • Escaping Brooklyn
    • Battle of Long Island
    • Caesar Glover
    • Continental Army
    • George Washington
  • Fire Suspects
    • John Baltus Dash
    • Great Fire of New York
    • Guy Carleton
    • William Howe
    • George Washington
  • Supplying the Revolution
    • Francis Lewis
  • Liberty Raised
    • Hercules Mulligan
    • Stamp Act (Mo)
    • Battle of Golden Hill (Mo)
    • Federal Hall
  • Nine Men's Morris
    • Charles Inglis
    • Hector de Crevecoeur
    • Abraham Woodhull
  • Printing Pressure
    • Hanover Square
    • James Rivington (Mo)
    • Royal Gazette
    • James Parker
    • Hugh Gaine (mo)
    • Samuel Loudon (mo)
  • Articles & cartoons
    • HMS Phoenix
    • Isaac Sears
    • Benjamin Blagge
    • Paschal N. Smith
    • Samuel Loudon
    • Robert Murray Robert Murray (merchant) on Wikipedia
    • James Rivington
    • Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
    • Stamp Act
    • William Howe
    • George Washington
    • John Hancock
    • Fort George
    • Continental Congress
    • George III of the United Kingdom
    • William Pitt the Elder
  • Tearing down the King
    • Isaac Sears
    • Bowling Green
    • Declaration of Independence
    • Fort George
    • Connecticut
  • The Turtle
    • David Bushnell
    • Ezra Lee
    • HMS Eagle (1774)
    • Turtle (submersible)
    • Royal Navy
    • William Howe
    • George Washington

Boston

NYC

Missing gear pages

  • Ferraro's Rapiers
  • Le Bourgeoys Blades
  • Lightserver's Blades
  • Masterwork Blades
  • Order of Gold
  • Spring-Steel Swords
  • Uncrowned Prince
  • Baldwin's Golden Pistols
  • Gargoyle's Breath
  • Peaceful Means

MTX/MODs

  • Blackbeard's Crimson Swords
  • Blades of the Damned
  • Dark Animus Corsair Pistol Swords
  • Dragon's Fang Swords
  • Naoe's Shadowblade
  • Rustborne Swords
  • Serpent's Fang Cutlasses
  • Blackbeard's Crimson Pistols
  • Dark Animus Corsair Flintlocks
  • Darkworker's Pistols
  • Diabolist's Pistols
  • Dragon's Roar Pistols
  • Fury of the Deep Pistols
  • Rufino's Flintlocks
  • Rustic Flintlocks

OG Ship cosmetics

OG Figureheads

Image Name Description Availability
The Jackdaw's figurehead A figurehead that once graced the bow of Edward Kenway's ship, the Jackdaw. Default
Aries figurehead A figurehead representing Aries PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 500 Reales and 25 wood
Phoenix figurehead A figurehead representing a rising pheonix, a legendary but likely imaginary bird. PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 800 Reales and 75 wood
Mermaid figurehead A figurehead representing a mermaid. PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 1250 Reales and 150 wood
Gargoyle figurehead A figurehead representing a gargoyle. PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 2000 Reales and 300 wood
Serpent figurehead A figurehead representing a serpent. Requires plan
3500 R
400 wood
El Impoluto's figurehead A figurehead representing a saint. Rumored to have belonged to El Impoluto, one of the most dangerous ships to ever sail the West Indies. Gained by completing community challenges
The Queen Anne's figurehead A figurehead that once belonged to Blackbeard's ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge Requires plan
5000 R
500 wood
The Ranger figurehead A figurehead which used to belong to Captain Charles Vane's ship, the Ranger Gained by completing half of the naval contracts.
The Royal Fortune's figurehead A figurehead which used to belong to Black Bart's ship, the Royal Fortune. Collected by Kenway's Fleet.
The Aquila's figurehead A figurehead which would one day belong to Connor Kenway's ship, the Aquila. Gained by plundering three royal convoys.
Elite figurehead A figurehead representing a Harpy, standard symbol of elite warships. Redeem on Uplay
Death Vessel figurehead A figurehead which used to belong to the legendary Death Vessel. Available through the Death Vessel Pack
Kraken figurehead A figurehead representing the legendary Kraken, feared by all the pirates of the open sea. Available through the Kraken Ship Pack
Altaïr figurehead A figurehead crafted as a tribute to Altair, the Assassin. Available through the Crusader & Florentine Pack
Ezio figurehead A figurehead crafted as a tribute to Ezio, the Assassin. Available through the Crusader & Florentine Pack
Aveline figurehead Through a bit of Animus trickery, we fashioned a figurehead in tribute to Aveline, our first Abstergo Entertainment hero. Aveline DLC
Black Ship figurehead A figurehead that once belonged to the Black Ship Black Island
The Revenge's figurehead A figurehead that once belonged to Stede Bonnet's ship, the Revenge. Mystery Island
Wilkinson Figurehead This stern maiden's crossed swords symbolize death in the glory of battle, belied by her modest dress. Schick promotion, later unlocked by default.

OG Sails

Image Name Description Availability
White sails A set of clean, white canvas sails. Default
Crimson sails A set of red canvas sails. PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 500 R
25 cloth
Red-striped sails A set of white canvas sails adorned with red stripes. PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 800 R
75 cloth
Tattered sails A set of tattered sails. PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 1250 R
150 cloth
Leather sails A set of leather sails. PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 2000R
300 cloth
Flower sails A set of sails with white floral pattern. Requires plan
3500 R
400 cloth
Black and Red sails A set of black sails adorned with red and white stripes. Gained by completing community challenges.
Grey sails A set of grey canvas sails. Requires plan
5000 R
500 cloth
Diamond sails A set of sails bearing diamonds patterns, praised for their beauty. Collected by Kenway's Fleet.
Gilded sails A set of blue sails with gilded gold patterns. Gained by completing all naval contracts.
Elite's sails A set of sails bearing the symbol of an Elite ship. Redeem on Uplay
Queen Anne's Revenge sails A set of sails that once belonged to Blackbeard's ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge.
The Royal Fortune's sails A set of sails that once propelled Black Bart's ship, the Royal Fortune.
The Benjamin's sails A set of sails that once propelled Benjamin Hornigold's ship, the Benjamin.
The Aquila's sails A set of sails that would later propel Connor Kenway's ship, the Aquila.
Death Vessel sails A set of sails that once belonged to the legendary Death Vessel. Available through the Death Vessel Pack
Kraken sails A set of sail [sic] representing the legendary Kraken, feared by all the pirates of the Open Sea. Available through the Kraken Ship Pack
Altaïr's sails A set of sails modeled after Altair ibn-La'Ahad's image. Available through the Crusader & Florentine Pack
Ezio's sails A set of sails modeled after Ezio Auditore da Firenze's image. Available through the Crusader & Florentine Pack
The Black Ship's Sails A set of sails that once propelled the Black Ship. Found in treasure chest at Black Island
The Revenge's Sails A set of sails that once propelled Stede Bonnet's ship, the Revenge Mystery Island
Black-skull sails A set of sails representing a black skull. Linking account to Assassin's Creed: Initiates, later unlocked by default
Spilt-blood sails A set of spilt blood sails. It's right there in the name. Linking account to Assassin's Creed: Initiates, later unlocked by default

OG Wheels

Image Name Description Availability
The Jackdaw's wheel A wheel that once belonged to Edward Kenway's signature ship, the Jackdaw. Default
Bronze wheel A wheel made of bronze. PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 500 R
25 metal
Flower wheel A wheel altered to form a symbol of a flower. PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 800 R
75 metal
Phoenix wheel A wheel made of brown wood with a golden metal circlet. PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 1250 R
150 metal
Eye of the Sea wheel A wheel made of dark brown with metal diamonds. PREREQUISITE
Purchase for 2000 R
300metal
Blackwood wheel A wheel made of sturdy blackwood. Requires plan
3500 R
400 metal
El Impoluto's wheel A wheel rumored to belong to the El Impoluto, one of the most dangerous ships across the West Indies. Gained by completing community challenges.
The Aquila's wheel A wheel that will one day belong to Connor Kenway's ship, the Aquila. Requires plan
5000 R
500 metal
Gilded wheel A wheel made of dark brown wood with inlaid rubies. Obtained as a reward of the Kenway's Fleet.
Queen Anne's Revenge wheel A wheel that once belonged to Blackbeard's ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge. Gained by completing half of the naval contracts.
Silver wheel A wheel made entirely of silver. Found in treasure chest at Cat Island
Elite wheel A wheel made of gold, symbol of elite ships. Redeem on Uplay
Death Vessel wheel A wheel that once belonged to the legendary Death Vessel. Available through the Death Vessel Pack
Kraken wheel A wheel representing the legendary Kraken, feared by all the pirate of the open sea. Available through the Kraken Ship Pack
Ivory wheel A wheel made entirely of ivory. Found in treasure chest in Havana

Ship cosmetics

Figureheads

Image Name Description Availability
The Jackdaw's Figurehead A figurehead that once graced the bow of Edward Kenway's ship, the Jackdaw. Default
Aries Figurehead A figurehead representing Aries. Purchase from Harbourmaster for 500 reales and 25 wood
Phoenix Figurehead A figurehead representing a rising pheonix, a legendary but likely imaginary bird. Purchase for 1100 reales and 75 wood at General Store on island at coordinates 550, 638
Mermaid Figurehead A figurehead representing a mermaid. Purchase from Harbourmaster for 800 reales and 50 wood
Gargoyle Figurehead A figurehead representing a gargoyle. Capture Fort Navassa
Serpent Figurehead A figurehead representing a serpent. Complete Salt Lagoon treasure map
El Impoluto Figurehead A figurehead representing a saint. Rumored to have belonged to El Impoluto, one of the most dangerous ships to ever sail the West Indies. Defeat the legendary ship El Impoluto
Queen Anne Figurehead A figurehead that once belonged to Blackbeard's ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge Complete Havana treasure map and purchase from harbour master for 8000 reales and 650 wood
Ranger Figurehead A figurehead which used to belong to Captain Charles Vane's ship, the Ranger Capture Fort Chinchorro
Royal Fortune Figurehead A figurehead which used to belong to Black Bart's ship, the Royal Fortune. Complete 7 Naval Contracts
Aquila Figurehead A figurehead which would one day belong to Connor Kenway's ship, the Aquila. Collect 25 art pieces
Elite Figurehead A figurehead representing a Harpy, standard symbol of elite warships. Capture Fort Serranilla
Death Vessel Figurehead A figurehead for the Death Vessel. Purchase from Tier II Harbourmaster for 3000 reales and 250 wood
Kraken Figurehead A figurehead representing a hideous underseas monster Purchase from Tier II Harbourmaster for 4500 reales and 200 metal
Altaïr Figurehead A figurehead crafted as a tribute to Altaïr, the Assassin. Purchased from Treasure Dealer for 200 wood and 2 Humpback Whale Skins
Ezio Figurehead A figurehead crafted as a tribute to Ezio, the Assassin. Purchased from Treasure Dealer for 200 wood and 2 Humpback Whale Skins
Aveline Figurehead A figurehead in tribute to Aveline. Found in underwater treasure chest at coordinates 28, 291
Revenge Figurehead A figurehead that once belonged to Stede Bonnet's ship, the Revenge. Found in treasure chest at Mystery Island
Bold-as-Gold Figurehead Bold as bronze, this figurehead symbolizes legacy and strength. Purchase the Master Assassin Naval Pack
Guardian Beast Figurehead Rearing and rampaging, the bronze heft of this figurehead connotes mastery over sand and sea. Found in underwater treasure chest west of Kingston, at coordinates 500,167
HMS Fearless Figurehead The unmistakable presence and indomitable spirit of a lion that stood proudly on twin legendary ships. Defeat the legendary ships HMS Fearless and Royal Sovereign
HMS Prince Figurehead A mysterious and foreboding figurehead that once belonged to HMS Prince. Defeat the legendary ship HMS Prince
La Dama Negra Figurehead This stern maiden's crossed swords symbolize death in the glory of battle, as befitting La Dama Negra. Defeat the legendary ship La Dama Negra
Pallas Athena Figurehead The gleaming eyes of the goddess of war lead from the front once again. Purchased from Treasure Dealer for 220 wood, 6 Howler Monkey Skins, 2 Red Howler Monkey Skins, and 3 Hutia Hides
Ivory Mariner Figurehead This ivory figurehead bears the stern focus of a mariner who has weathered countless seas. Its presence at the bow signals a vessel built for endurance. Twitch drop
Fallen Angel Figurehead A fiery demon wrapped in flames, wrapped in chains and fury. Purchase the Hellfire Naval Pack
Leviathan Figurehead A terrifying monster carved of dark wood and painted with an iridescent glow Purchase the Sea Serpent Naval Pack
Storm Spirit Figurehead A bronze dragon figurehead painted inlaid with vibrant jade, symbolizing power and speed. Purchase the Dragon Storm Naval Pack
Dark Animus Corsair Figurehead Reave the realms in search of truth. Purchased from the Exchange for 800 keys

Sails

Image Name Description Availability
White Sails A set of clean, white canvas sails. Default
Crimson Sails A set of red canvas sails. Found in treasure chest at Cat Island
Red Striped Sails A set of white canvas sails adorned with red stripes. Purchased from Harbourmaster for 800 reales and 75 cloth
Tattered Sails A set of tattered sails. Found in underwater treasure chest at Abaco Island
Leather Sails A set of leather sails. Capture Fort Conttoyor
Flower Sails A set of sails with white floral pattern. Complete The Forts
Gray Sails A set of gray canvas sails. Capture fort Cabo de Cruz
Diamond Sails A set of sails bearing diamonds patterns, praised for their beauty. Purchased from Tier II Harbourmaster for 1200 reales and 150 cloth
Gilded Sails A set of blue sails with gold patterns. Purchased from Tier II Harbourmaster for 1700 reales and 250 cloth
Elite Sails A set of sails bearing the symbol of an Elite ship. Complete the Great Inagua map and purchase from harbourmaster for 2800 reales and 450 cloth
Queen Anne's Revenge Sails A set of sails that once belonged to Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge. Complete A World Without Gold
The Royal Fortune's Sails A set of sails that once propelled Black Bart's ship, the Royal Fortune. Complete Royal Misfortune
The Benjamin's Sails A set of sails that once propelled Benjamin Hornigold's ship, the Benjamin. Complete Murder and Mayham
The Aquila's Sails A set of sails that would later propel Connor's ship, the Aquila. Collect 25 art pieces
Death Vessel Sails A set of sails that once belonged to the legendary Death Vessel. Purchased from Tier II Harbourmaster for 2200 reales and 350 cloth
Kraken Sails A set of sail [sic] representing the legendary Kraken, feared by all the pirates of the Open Sea. Found in treasure chest on island at coordinates 677,534
The Altaïr's Sails A set of sails modeled after Altair ibn-La'Ahad's image. Found in treasure chest at Great Inagua
The Ezio's Sails A set of sails modeled after Ezio Auditore da Firenze's image. Found in treasure chest at Great Inagua
The Black Ship's Sails A set of sails that once propelled the Black Ship. Found in treasure chest at Black Island
The Revenge's Sails A set of sails that once propelled Stede Bonnet's ship, the Revenge Found in underwater treasure chest at Mystery Island
Storm's End Sails The color of the sun and sky on the bright water. Purchased from the Exchange for 600 keys
Scarred Rigging Sails torn by shot and wind, yet still holding fast. They tell the story of a ship that has weathered countless battles and refused to sink. Purchased from the Exchange for 600 keys
Ebon Wind Sail Set Take flight beneath black sails adorned with a golden bird. Purchase the Master Assassin Naval Pack
Black Skull Sails A set of sails featuring the Black Skull. Complete all Naval Contracts
El Impoluto Sails A set of black sails adorned with red and white stripes. Taken from El Impoluto. Defeat the legendary ship El Impoluto
HMS Fearless Sails The stark black and white sails of the legendary twin ships, HMS Fearless and Royal Sovereign. Defeat the legendary ships HMS Fearless and Royal Sovereign
Gilt Lined Sails A striking set of sails that are guilded in gold. Complete the Restored Tattered Map and dig the treasure chest in Florida
HMS Prince Sails A set of rippling sails that once belonged to HMS Prince. Defeat the legendary ship HMS Prince
La Dama Negra Sails The striking, bold sails of La Dama Negra. Defeat the legendary ship La Dama Negra
Obsidian Sails The darkest of sails for the blackest of hearts. Complete the Restored Yellowed Map and dig the treasure chest in Black Island
Crimson Storm Sails Deep red sails, bearing the scars of many battles. Striking and bold, they make a commanding statement on the open sea while withstanding the rigors of naval combat. Redeem code ACBF-PHGN-SYBJ-RTRF
Dark Animus Corsair Sails Raise high the colors. Complete rank 5 of "Riptides" project
Spilt Blood Sails A set of spilt blood sails. It's right there in the name. Capture fort Castillo de Jagua
Wings of the Tempest Sails Ideal for ships built for high-adrenaline pursuits, rapid escapes, and fearless ocean crossings. Complete Red Bull promotional quiz
Ocean's Fury Sail Set Dark sails glowing with neon blue patterns shimmering like deep ocean currents. Purchase the Sea Serpent Naval Pack
Vermillion Seal Sail Set Bright orange and gold sails that ripple as if caught in a constant breeze. Purchase the Dragon Storm Naval Pack
Wind Demon Sail Set Red and black sails with flickering flame designs. Purchase the Hellfire Naval Pack

Wheels

Image Name Description Availability
The Jackdaw's Wheel A wheel that once belonged to Edward Kenway's signature ship, the Jackdaw. Default
Bronze Wheel A wheel made of bronze. Found in treasure chest in Matanzas
Flower Wheel A wheel altered to form a symbol of a flower. Found in underwater treasure chest in Caracol
Eye of the Sea Wheel A wheel made of dark brown with metal diamonds. Capture Fort Eleutherea
El Impoluto's Wheel A wheel rumored to belong to the El Impoluto, one of the most dangerous ships across the West Indies. Defeat the legendary ship El Impoluto
The Aquila's Wheel A wheel that will one day belong to Connor's ship, the Aquila. Collect 25 art pieces
Gilded Wheel A wheel made of dark brown wood with inlaid rubies. Purchase from Tier II Harbourmaster for 2200 reales and 140 metal
Queen Anne's Revenge Wheel A wheel that once belonged to Blackbeard's ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge. Complete Wayward Desires
Silver Wheel A wheel made entirely of silver. Capture Fort Gibara
Elite Wheel A wheel made of gold, symbol of elite ships. Complete the Restored Tattered Map and dig the treasure chest in Florida
Kraken Wheel A wheel representing the legendary Kraken, feared by all the pirate of the open sea. Purchase from Tier II Harbourmaster for 3000 reales and 200 metal
Ivory Wheel A wheel made entirely of ivory. Complete Pinos Isle treasure map and purchase from Harbourmaster for 4200 reales and 300 metal
Dark Animus Corsair Wheel Thrumming with energy, drawn from the source that powers the Animus itself. Complete rank 13 of "Eye in the Dark" project
Wheel of Doom Polished to perfection and gilded with class. Purchase the Master Assassin Naval Pack
Helm of the Night Owl The shades of night are gathering, it is time to take flight. Complete the Restored Yellowed Map and dig the treasure chest in Black Island
La Dama Negra Wheel The sturdy blackwood wheel of La Dama Negra. Defeat the legendary ship La Dama Negra
HMS Prince Wheel A wheel that once belonged to the legendary ship HMS Prince. Defeat the legendary ship HMS Prince
HMS Fearless Wheel A brown wood wheel with a golden metal circlet. Used on the legendary twin ships HMS Fearless and Royal Sovereign. Defeat the legendary ships HMS Fearless and Royal Sovereign
Ring of Fire Ship's Wheel Ship's wheel adorned with demonic motifs in vivid red and black. Purchase the Hellfire Naval Pack
Snakehead Ship's Wheel A serpent-themed ship's wheel bolstered with lapis lazuli and ebon wood. Purchase the Sea Serpent Naval Pack
Turn of Fate Ship's Wheel Ship's wheel made of tropical hardwoods and inlaid with bronze and jade. Purchase the Dragon Storm Naval Pack

Hulls

Image Name Description Availability
Dark Animus Corsair Hull Either everything is permitted, or nothing is. Purchase in the Exchange for 800 keys
Buried Treasure Hull Trim Reinforced black hull with intricate gold filigree, formidable and beautiful. Purchase the Master Assassin Naval Pack
El Impoluto Hull The regal white hull of El Impoluto, adorned with gold ornaments. Defeat the legendary ship El Impoluto
Gilded Hull Whether out of aspiration or mockery, the gilt-edged livery is reminiscent of the colors worn by royalty. Complete the Misteriosa map
La Dama Negra Hull The stately, enduring hull of La Dama Negra. Defeat the legendary ship La Dama Negra
HMS Prince Hull The imperial black and gold hull of the legendary ship HMS Prince. Defeat the legendary ship HMS Prince
HMS Fearless Hull Magnificent hull ornaments that graced the legendary twin ships HMS Fearless and Royal Sovereign. Defeat the legendary ships HMS Fearless and Royal Sovereign
Obsidian Hull Like a shadow splitting the water. Collect 30 art pieces
Pirate Hunter Hull Certain vessels of the Crown styled themselves as pirate hunters. The Jackdaw wears their colors now, to scorn such hubris. Purchase from Harbourmaster for 1700 reales and 250 cloth
The Jackdaw's Hull Hull ornaments that once belonged to Edward Kenway's signature ship, the Jackdaw. Default
Infernal Majesty's Hull Trim A black hull with orange trim and a fiery glow emanating from belowdecks. Purchase the Hellfire Naval Pack
Jade Envoy Hull Trim Hull painted in burnt orange with jade accents, sleek and elegant. Purchase the Dragon Storm Naval Pack
Kraken's Scale Hull Trim Hull patterned with subtle mauve and cerulean accents. Purchase the Sea Serpent Naval Pack

Crew attire

Image Name Description Availability
Sleek Crew Attire Dark and mean, with the bile to back it up. Complete the Restored Tattered Map and dig the treasure chest in Florida
Black & Gold Crew Attire Black garb with gold trim flaunts your crew's wealth and ferocity. Purchase the Master Assassin Naval Pack
Deceased Crew Attire A skeleton crew... Literally. Purchased for 206 bones at General Store on island at coordinates 550, 638
Rugged Rags Crew Attire These are your blood stains and black marks, wear them proud. Purchase from Harbourmaster for 900 reales and 50 cloth
Standard Crew Attire The default costume for your ship's crew. Default
Dark Animus Corsair Crew Attire The will to fight cannot be taken from you, nor your men. Complete rank 5 of "Undertow" project
Handsome Devils Crew Attire Devils they call us and devils we shall be. Complete all Naval Contracts
Devil's Deckhands Crew Attire Crew dressed in brown and black leather, fierce and relentless. Purchase the Hellfire Naval Pack
Pacific Pirate Crew Attire Crew dressed in flowing orange and white garments, agile and swift. Purchase the Dragon Storm Naval Pack
Sea Venom Crew Attire Sailors clad in dark garb with neon accents, agile and intimidating. Purchase the Sea Serpent Naval Pack

Gear

Outfits

Image Name Rarity Description Availability
Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's Robes Legendary A light but durable outfit designed to the exact specifications of the Levantine Mentor's original robes. Purchased from the Animus Hub exchange for 3000 keys
Brown Cloak Common A brown cloak praised by veteran sailors for its resistance. Looted from treasure chest in southeast Havana
Captain Drake's Outfit Legendary An impressively dashing outfit that once belonged to the legendary British explorer, Sir Francis Drake. Looted from treasure chest in Sacrifice Island
Captain Morgan's Redingote Legendary A tough and rugged redingote that once belonged to the great Captain Morgan. Looted from treasure chest in Black Island
Connor's Outfit Legendary The robes worn by Edward's grandson, the Master Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton, colloquially known as Connor. Purchased from the Animus Hub exchange for 3000 keys
Crimson Cloak Rare A reddish cloak favored by the Spanish aristocracy. Complete the Anotto Bay treasure map
Dark Animus Corsair Robes Legendary Time for you to play pirate, for real this time. Complete rank 18 of "Eye in the Dark" project
Duncan Walpole's Robes Common The outfit worn by Assassin, Duncan Walpole. Acquired during Edward Kenway (memory)
Edward Kenway's Robes Common Taken from the fallen Assassin, Duncan Walpole, these sleek robes have been modified by Edward Kenway to suit his purpose and personality. Acquired during The Treasure Fleet
Edward the Legend Outfit Legendary Worn by Edward for a brief time near the end of his career, Captain Edward Kenway, Legend of the Open Sea, once had a taste for the finer, flashier things in life. This outfit is the apotheosis of that trend. Complete the restoration of the manor and other buildings at Great Inagua
Explorer Outfit Rare A simple brown outfit, favored by explorers for its sturdiness. Found in underwater treasure chest north of Corozal, at coordinates 28, 293
Ezio Auditore's Robes Legendary Beautifully tailored robes that replicate the look and feel of the Italian Mentor's robes. Purchased from the Animus Hub exchange for 3000 keys
Feline Pelt Outfit Rare A hand-made feline's pelt outfit. Soft and supple. Bought from the Treasure Dealer at Great Inagua for 2 Ocelot Pelt, 6 Jaguar Pelts, 2 Black Jaguar Pelts, and 1 White Jaguar Pelt
Foreign Diplomat Disguise Common Worn by the Italian diplomat Ruggiero Ferraro. Acquired during A Governor No Longer
Governor's Outfit Rare A prestigious outfit to bolster a governo's prestige in the eyes of their subjects. Complete the Isla Providencia treasure map
Hunter Outfit Rare A traditional hunting outfit that is ideal for stalking game. Complete the Santanillas treasure map
Haytham Kenway's Overcoat Legendary This overcoat was acquired at some point during Edward Kenway's travels through the West Indies and was later passed down to his son, Haytham. Collect all 11 portraits and hang them at the manor at Great Inagua
Master Assassin Outfit Legendary Exquisite detailing suggests that this brocade is worn ceremonially, although those who have earned the right to it surely possess the skills to wear it in the field. Complete Art Lover
Mayan Outfit Legendary According to legend, this outfit was created using scavenged First Civilization materials. Complete the Mayan Mysteries
Merchant Outfit Rare A gray and white outfir worn by merchants throughout the West Indies. Purchase from General Store for 3000 reales after Overrun and Outnumbered
Naoe's Robes Legendary Be mantled in silence and shadow, as the Kakushiba Ikki once were. Complete rank 12 of "Riptides" project
Officer's Outfit Rare A military uniform from the Royal Army. Found in treasure chest at Príncipe
Pirate Captain Outfit Rare A black and red costume worn by pirate captains to establish their authority. Complete the Ambergris Key treasure map
Pirate Cloak Common A standard cloak many pirates wear to express their pride. Purchase from Level I General Store for 600 reales
Politician's Outfit Rare An outfit popular among royal officials. Purchase from Level II General Store for 3000 reales after Overrun and Outnumbered
Privateer Outfit Rare A sleek outfit common among privateers in the West Indies. Purchase from Level II General Store for 3000 reales after Overrun and Outnumbered
Shark-Hunter Outfit Rare A hand-made shark hunter's outfit. Rough to the touch, easy on the eyes. Bought from the Treasure Dealer at Great Inagua for 2 Hammerhead Shark Bones, 2 Bull Shark Skins, and 1 Great White Shark Bone
Shade and Shadow Robes Legendary Worn predominantly by Brotherhood veterans conducting missions under cover of darkness. Complete the Sacrifice Island treasure map
Stealth Outfit Rare Covert outfit designed to blend into the wearer's surroundings. Complete 16 Assassin Contracts
Stede Bonnet's Attire Legendary This outfit once belonged to the gentleman pirate, Stede Bonnet. Looted from treasure chest in Mystery Island
Templar Armor Legendary A light and flexible armor taken off a long-dead Templar. Complete the four Templar Hunts
Whaler Outfit Rare A traditional whaler's outfit. Sturdy and comfortable in extreme conditions. Bought from the Treasure Dealer at Great Inagua for 2 Humpback Whale Skin and 2 Killer Whale Skin
Yasuke's Yoroi Legendary Armor that recalls the name and exploits of the legendary samurai. Complete rank 12 of "Undertow" project
Blackbeard's Crimson Outfit Legendary A dark, crimson outfit with signature beard accents and piratical detail. Purchase the Blackbeard's Crimson Pack
Dragonscale Armor Legendary Elegant, flowing robes worn over impressive bronze scale mail. Purchase the Dragon Storm Character Pack
Hellion Armor Legendary Demonic armor marked with fiery highlights, wisps of smoke, and intense shadows. Purchase the Hellfire Character Pack
Master Assassin Robes Legendary Black satin and gold leaf robes expressing the elegant violence of the Master Assassin. Purchase the Master Assassin Character Pack
Nomad's Bronze Ensemble Legendary Built for long journeys across untamed lands, blending practicality with the marks of countless adventures. Claimed from the Helix Store
Stormfury Shroud Legendary Eerie armor rippling with bio-luminescent accents, fit for an underwater predator. Purchase the Sea Serpent Character Pack

Swords

Name Type Rarity Damage Maximum Takedowns Perk Availability
Order of Gold<section begin="Order of Gold"/> Pistol Sword Legendary 38 3 Automatically fires a shot after each Perfect Dodge Purchased from Level III General Store for 29000 Reales<section end="Order of Gold"/>
Rustborne Swords<section begin="Rustborne Swords"/> Pistol Sword Legendary 17 4 Attacks deal more defense damage Twitch<section end="Rustborne Swords"/>
Ezio's Swords<section begin="Ezio's Swords (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Legendary 25 3 Able to perfect parry unstoppable attacks <section end="Ezio's Swords (Resynced)"/>
Altaïr's Swords<section begin="Altaïr's Swords (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Legendary 25 4 Takedowns recover some health <section end="Altaïr's Swords (Resynced)"/>
Dark Animus Corsair Pistol Swords<section begin="Dark Animus Corsair Pistol Swords"/> Pistol Sword Legendary 38 2 Killing enemies with these swords also damages nearby enemies Complete True Purpose<section end="Dark Animus Corsair Pistol Swords"/>
The Fortune<section begin="The Fortune"/> Cutlass Legendary 20 3 Each kill with a Heavy Strike kill gives some reales Follow the treasure map gained by collecting all 11 portraits<section end="The Fortune"/>
Blades of Toledo<section begin="Blades of Toledo (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Legendary 25 3 Heavy Strikes recover a small amount of health Purchased from Level III General Store for 24000 Reales<section end="Blades of Toledo (Resynced)"/>
Naoe's Shadowblade<section begin="Naoe's Shadowblade"/> Cutlass Legendary 25 4 Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge are easier to perform <section end="Naoe's Shadowblade"/>
Spring-Steel Swords<section begin="Spring-Steel Swords"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 2 Able to parry gunshots <section end="Spring-Steel Swords"/>
Lightserver's Blades<section begin="Lightserver's Blades"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 2 Heavy Strike range is increased Purchase the Master Assassin Character Pack<section end="Lightserver's Blades"/>
Matched Golden Swords<section begin="Matched Golden Swords (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Legendary 25 4 Chain Takedowns are easier to perform and range is increased Purchased from Treasure Dealer in Great Inagua for 8 Deer Hide, 12 Crocodile Leather, 20 Sugar<section end="Matched Golden Swords (Resynced)"/>
Le Bourgeoys Blades<section begin="Le Bourgeoys Blades"/> Pistol Sword Legendary 38 2 Fire an extra shot with each Heavy Strike Complete Art Lover I<section end="Le Bourgeoys Blades"/>
Dual Cleavers<section begin="Dual Cleavers (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 2 Sword attack power is increased while health is low Purchased from Level III General Store for 19000 Reales<section end="Dual Cleavers (Resynced)"/>
Masterwork Blades<section begin="Masterwork Blades"/> Rapier Legendary 29 3 Heavy Strikes recover some health Purchased from Treasure Dealer in Great Inagua for 6 Wild Pig Hide, 4 Rabbit Pelt, 30 Aloe<section end="Masterwork Blades"/>
Dragon's Fang Swords<section begin="Dragon's Fang Swords"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 4 Killing enemies with these swords temporarily increases attack power Purchase the Dragon Storm Character Pack<section end="Dragon's Fang Swords"/>
Blades of the Damned<section begin="Blades of the Damned"/> Pistol Sword Legendary 38 2 Enemies sometime catch fire after their defense is broken Purchase the Hellfire Character Pack<section end="Blades of the Damned"/>
Serpent's Fang Cutlasses<section begin="Serpent's Fang Cutlasses"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 3 Perfect Parry recovers some health Purchase the Sea Serpent Character Pack<section end="Serpent's Fang Cutlasses"/>
Persian Scimitars<section begin="Persian Scimitars (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 4 Brutes cannot deny Chain Takedowns reward from Restored Weathered Map treasure<section end="Persian Scimitars (Resynced)"/>
Espada Ancha<section begin="Espada Ancha (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Rare 13 4 N/A found from an underwater chest in Shipwreck: The Black Trench<section end="Espada Ancha (Resynced)"/>
French Court Swords<section begin="French Court Swords (Resynced)"/> Rapier Rare 25 2 N/A Purchased from Level II General Store for 6500 Reales<section end="French Court Swords (Resynced)"/>
Pirate Scimitars<section begin="Pirate Scimitars (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Rare 38 3 N/A Purchased from Level II General Store for 11000 Reales<section end="Pirate Scimitars (Resynced)"/>
British Colonial Cutlasses<section begin="British Colonial Cutlasses (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Rare 25 3 N/A Purchased from Level II General Store for 6500 Reales<section end="British Colonial Cutlasses (Resynced)"/>
Scottish Broadswords<section begin="Scottish Broadswords (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Rare 38 2 N/A Reward from Treasure Map from Isla Providencia<section end="Scottish Broadswords (Resynced)"/>
Standard Pistol Swords<section begin="Standard Pistol Swords"/> Pistol Sword Rare 25 3 N/A Purchased from Level II General Store for 6500 Reales<section end="Standard Pistol Swords"/>
Captain Drake's Swords<section begin="Captain Drake's Swords (Resynced)"/> Rapier Rare 38 2 N/A Found in treasure chest at Sacrifice Island<section end="Captain Drake's Swords (Resynced)"/>
Ferraro's Rapiers<section begin="Ferraro's Rapiers"/> Rapier Rare 38 4 N/A Purchased from General Store on unmarked island in the north-west of Gibara for 16000 Reales<section end="Ferraro's Rapiers"/>
Officer's Rapiers<section begin="Officer's Rapiers (Resynced)"/> Rapier Rare 17 4 N/A Purchased from Level II General Store for 8500 Reales<section end="Officer's Rapiers (Resynced)"/>
British Cutlasses<section begin="British Cutlasses (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Common 17 2 N/A [Acquired during/Complete] Lively Havana<section end="British Cutlasses (Resynced)"/>
French Dress Swords<section begin="French Dress Swords (Resynced)"/> Rapier Common 20 2 N/A Purchased from any General Store for 1200 Reales<section end="French Dress Swords (Resynced)"/>
Spanish Cup-hilt Rapiers<section begin="Spanish Cup-hilt Rapiers (Resynced)"/> Rapier Common 17 2 N/A Found in treasure chest in Havana<section end="Spanish Cup-hilt Rapiers (Resynced)"/>
Officer's Smallswords<section begin="Officer's Smallswords (Resynced)"/> Rapier Common 13 2 N/A Default swords<section end="Officer's Smallswords (Resynced)"/>
German Rapiers<section begin="German Rapiers (Resynced)"/> Rapier Common 22 2 N/A Found in treasure chest on Crooked Island<section end="German Rapiers (Resynced)"/>
Privateer's Cutlasses<section begin="Privateer's Cutlasses (Resynced)"/> Cutlass Common 25 2 N/A Found in Treasure Chest on Florida island<section end="Privateer's Cutlasses (Resynced)"/>
Blackbeard's Crimson Swords<section begin="Blackbeard's Crimson Swords"/> Rapier Legendary 25 3 Breaking an enemy's defense also damages nearby enemies Purchase the Blackbeard's Crimson Pack<section end="Blackbeard's Crimson Swords"/>
Uncrowned Prince<section begin="Uncrowned Prince"/> Rapier Legendary 25 3 Recovers some health after breaking enemy defense Underwater treasure chest west of Kingston, at coordinates 500,167<section end="Uncrowned Prince"/><section end="Resynced Swords"/>
Name Description
Blackbeard's Crimson Swords Lethal swords modeled after Blackbeard's famous blade, ornate and menacing.
Uncrowned Prince Pulled from beneath the waves after centuries, this keris bahari sword was once the weapon of royalty from the old kingdom of Palembang.
Lightserver's Blades Sleek black blades with gold filigree, hones to deadly edges.
Dragon's Fang Swords A sword with a light, graceful design featuring a mystic jade edge.
Blades of the Damned A pair of swords glowing with hellfire and brimstone, fierce and powerful.
Serpent's Fang Cutlasses A pair of sharp, serpentine swords inspired by sea monster fangs, lit with neon patterns.
The Fortune A pair of unique swords once used by the infamous pirate, Edward Kenway.
Dual Cleavers A pair of simple meat cleavers typically used by butchers and made infamous by pirates as weapons of war.
Order of Gold Adorned with intricate patterns, these blades are a rare and deadly curiosity.
Ezio's Swords A pair of swords once owned by the legendary Assassin mentor, Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
Altaïr's Swords A pair of swords once owned by the legendary Assassin mentor, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.
Naoe's Shadowblade A balanced katana shaped by shinobi combat principles, favoring fluid movement and rapid follow-up strikes. Performs best with evasive tactics.
Dark Animus Corsair Pistol Swords These blades dance with strange light, like tears in the fabric of the world.
Spring-Steel Swords A pair of swords that look unremarkable at first glance, but have the strength to deflect bullets if wielded properly.
Blades of Toledo A sleek pair of swords Edward Kenway acquired in the famous city of Toledo.
Le Bourgeoys Blades The only pair of pistol swords with a genuine original flintlock attached.
Persian Scimitars A beautiful and deadly pair of Persian scimitars, replete with embedded diamonds.
Matched Golden Swords A pair of legendary golden swords, praised far and wide for their exquisite beauty.
Masterwork Blades A pair of beautifully balanced swords forged by a master craftsman.
Espada Ancha Versatile soldier's swords, unremarkable in appearance but trustworthy in a fight.
French Court Swords A pair of swords famous for having a perfect balance between speed and power.
Pirate Scimitars A pair of devastating scimitars, praised from Barbados to Boston.
British Colonial Cutlasses A pair of cutlasses popular among the settlers of the British colonies in North America.
Scottish Broadswords Heavy broadswords that emphasize damage over finesse.
Standard Pistol Swords A pair of rare pistol swords, capable of firing a gunshot in the right circunstances.
Captain Drake's Swords A pair of silver broadswords rumored to have been used by the legendary privateer, Sir Francis Drake.
Ferraro's Rapiers A pair of rapiers that belonged to the Italian diplomat, Ruggiero Ferraro.
Officer's Rapiers A pair of extremely light rapiers praised for their swiftness.
German Rapiers A pair of traditional German rapiers typically used by Prussian court officers.
Privateer's Cutlasses A pair of cutlasses appreciated for their versatility by privateers throughout the West Indies.
British Cutlasses A pair of light cutlasses made popular by British privateers.
French Dress Swords A pair of elegant swords made popular by French court officers.
Spanish Cup-hilt Rapiers A pair of cheap yet efficient Spanish rapiers.
Officer's Smallswords A pair of small swords popular among officers in the British Army.
Rustborne Swords Versatile blades with integrated flintlocks, their bronze-hued surfaces worn by time and battle. Perfect for Assassins who strike swiftly, both in melee and from a distance.

Pistols

Name Rarity Range Draw Speed Perk Availability
Dark Animus Corsair Flintlocks<section begin="Dark Animus Corsair Flintlocks"/> Legendary 22 1.00 Each pistol shot ricochets to a second target <section end="Dark Animus Corsair Flintlocks"/>
Darkworker's Pistols<section begin="Darkworker's Pistols"/> Legendary 22 1.50 While anonymous, pistols do not consume ammunition Purchase the Master Assassin Character Pack<section end="Darkworker's Pistols"/>
Dragon's Roar Pistols<section begin="Dragon's Roar Pistols"/> Legendary 28 1.50 Pistol range increased after a pistol shot kill Purchase the Dragon Storm Character Pack<section end="Dragon's Roar Pistols"/>
Diabolist's Pistols<section begin="Diabolist's Pistols"/> Legendary 20 1.20 Pistol shots set enemies near the target on fire Purchase the Hellfire Character Pack<section end="Diabolist's Pistols"/>
Fury of the Deep Pistols<section begin="Fury of the Deep Pistols"/> Legendary 28 1.50 Heals slightly after firing a headshot Purchase the Sea Serpent Character Pack<section end="Fury of the Deep Pistols"/>
Golden Flintlock Pistols<section begin="Golden Flintlock Pistols (Resynced)"/> Legendary 28 1.20 Killing an enemy with the postol will slow time briefly Purchased from Level III General Store for 18000 Reales<section end="Golden Flintlock Pistols (Resynced)"/>
Gargoyle's Breath<section begin="Gargoyle's Breath"/> Legendary 20 1.50 Explosive round. Consumes 100 Reales per shot from Restored Weathered Map treasure<section end="Gargoyle's Breath"/>
Captain Drake's Flintlocks<section begin="Captain Drake's Flintlocks (Resynced)"/> Legendary 24 1.20 Pistol shots kill Captains instantly (except Bosses) bought from secret General Store on unmarked island in the north-west of Gibara region at Coordinates 550, 638 (22000 Reales)<section end="Captain Drake's Flintlocks (Resynced)"/>
Rustic Flintlocks<section begin="Rustic Flintlocks"/> Legendary 22 1.20 After a Perfect Dodge, quick shooting immediately does not consume ammunition obtained from in-game online store for free (on map press Options-Button to access the store).<section end="Rustic Flintlocks"/>
Peaceful Means<section begin="Peaceful Means"/> Legendary 20 1.00 Pistol shots are quieter Purchased from Treasure Dealer for 3 Capuchin Monkey Pelt, 4 Iguana Leather, and 20 Rum Barrels.<section end="Peaceful Means"/>
Cannon-Barrel Pistols<section begin="Cannon-Barrel Pistols (Resynced)"/> Rare 21 1.12 N/A from locked chest in Jiguey (535, 511). It's a locked underwater chest, loot the key from the pirate leader on the beach inside Jiguey, in the same cave as the chest.<section end="Cannon-Barrel Pistols (Resynced)"/>
Captain Morgan's Pistols<section begin="Captain Morgan's Pistols (Resynced)"/> Rare 20 1.50 N/A Found in underwater treasure chest on Black Island<section end="Captain Morgan's Pistols (Resynced)"/>
Captain's Wheellock Pistols<section begin="Captain's Wheellock Pistols (Resynced)"/> Rare 20 1.50 N/A Found in treasure chest on Great Inagua<section end="Captain's Wheellock Pistols (Resynced)"/>
Spanish Officer Pistols<section begin="Spanish Officer Pistols (Resynced)"/> Rare 24 1.00 N/A Purchased from Level II General Store for 5500 Reales<section end="Spanish Officer Pistols (Resynced)"/>
Pirate Blunderbusses<section begin="Pirate Blunderbusses(Resynced)"/> Rare 20 1.00 N/A Purchased from Level II General Store for 6000 Reales<section end="Pirate Blunderbusses (Resynced)"/>
Baldwin's Golden Pistols<section begin="Baldwin's Golden Pistols"/> Rare 26 1.00 N/A Complete Plantain!<section end="Baldwin's Golden Pistols"/>
Standard Wheellock Pistols<section begin="Standard Wheellock Pistols (Resynced)"/> Common 20 1.12 N/A purchasable from any General Store (800 Reales)<section end="Standard Wheellock Pistols (Resynced)"/>
Common Flintlock Pistols<section begin="Common Flintlock Pistols (Resynced)"/> Common 20 1.00 N/A Default pistols<section end="Common Flintlock Pistols (Resynced)"/>
Rufino's Flintlocks<section begin="Rufino's Flintlocks"/> Legendary 20 1.20 Pistol kills make nearby enemies go berserk <section end="Rufino's Flintlocks"/>
Blackbeard's Crimson Pistols<section begin="Blackbeard's Crimson Pistols"/> Legendary 22 1.50 Increase morale damage from headshots Purchase the Blackbeard's Crimson Pack<section end="Blackbeard's Crimson Pistols"/><section end="Resynced Pistols"/>
Name Description
Rufino's Flintlocks A matched pair of pistols favored by the notorious rogue Rufino. Reliable at close range and quick to draw, they were made for shipboard skirmishes and sudden betrayals.
Blackbeard's Crimson Pistols Classic pirate pistols with aged metal and crimson highlights.
Dark Animus Corsair Flintlocks Truth and thunder in the palm of your hand.
Darkworker's Pistols Hand-carved ebony with gold-plated iron forming a lethal union.
Dragon's Roar Pistols Sleek pistols imbued with ornate scrollwork and glowing jade.
Diabolist's Pistols A set of pistols wreathed in infernal flames, emitting an aura of destruction.
Fury of the Deep Pistols Silvery, steel pistols adorned with deep-sea patterns and neon highlights.
Golden Flintlock Pistols A set of legendary, golden flintlock pistols, famed for their extraordinary precision.
Gargoyle's Breath Monstrous, leering faces adorn the grips of these pistols.
Captain Drake's Flintlocks A set of flintlock pistols once owned and used by captain and knight, Sir Francis Drake.
Rustic Flintlocks Firearms with rustic patinas, showing the marks of countless skirmishes. Compact, reliable, and ready for close encounters or unexpected duels.
Peaceful Means The method by which many disputes can be swiftly resolved.
Cannon-Barrel Pistols A set of pistols forged to resemble ship cannons.
Captain Morgan's Pistols A set of flintlock pistols once owned and used by Captain Morgan.
Captain's Wheellock Pistols A rare set of old wheellock pistols, coveted by soldiers for their sturdiness and sentimental value.
Spanish Officer Pistols A set of pistols, praised throughout the West Indies for their stability.
Pirate Blunderbusses A set of bulky blunderbusses, popular among pirates for their brashness.
Baldwin's Golden Pistols Inextricably tied to the fall of the Baldwin name, these pistols claimed the lives of at least two of their owners' family. They are likely to claim many more.
Standard Wheellock Pistols A set of wheellock pistols, perfect for reaching targets at great distances.
Common Flintlock Pistols A set of typical flintlock pistols, found all across the West Indies.

Trinkets

Image Name Rarity Description Perk Availability
Black Pearl Legendary This ominous trinket contain the ghosts of drowned sailors. Takedowns can chain to one more enemy Purchase from the Treasure Dealer for 60 wine, 40 spice, 30 tobacco and 20 aloe
Shark Teeth Legendary A symbol of fierceness and reckless bravery. Brutes cannot deny Chain Takedowns Purchase from a level 3 General Store for 25000 Reales
Templar Cross Legendary The secret symbol of the Templars. Reduce damage from enemy melee attacks Complete Damn Fine Gear
Hidden Ones Sigil Legendary The secret sigil of the Hidden Ones. Enemies' detection time is increased while crouched Complete The Pirate Captain (half of the Assassin's Contracts)
Brass Bird Trinket Legendary Kenway's lucky brass charm, linked to his iconic ship. Rope Dart cooldown is shorter Purchase the Master Assassin Character Pack
Wooden Eyeball Legendary This false eye provides extra insight. Quick shooting kills Brutes instantly Purchased from General Store at Great Inagua for 12000 Reales
Obsidian Monolith Legendary Darker than the blackest seaglass, gazing too long upon this particular material hurts the eyes. Perfect Dodge is easier to perform Complete rank 9 of "Eye in the Dark" project
Yax Tun Pendant Legendary This Mayan design brings fortune to its bearer. All gunshots are mysteriously absorbed Complete Mayan Mysteries
Guardian Beast Trinket Legendary Rendered in miniature, that its gaze might ward the steps of its keeper across land and sea. Health slowly regenerates while out of combat Found in underwater chest between pair of unnamed island south of San Ignacio wreck
Stormrunner Pendant Rare A lightweight circular pendant painted in striking blue and red pigments. Its design captures the spirit of relentless motion and high adrenaline, carried by travelers who refuse to tire, whether sprinting through crowded markets or scaling towering keeps. Increases the amount of healing from food, drink, and remedies Found in underwater chest off the coast of Nassau, at coordinates 615, 767
Hunter's Amulet Rare An amulet of good fortune favored by hunters. Animals' range of detection is reduced Buried treasure chest on Santanillas
Bloody Spanish Medal Rare One of Laurens Prins' trophies from his time as a soldier. Reduces damage from Spanish soldiers Inside Laurens Prins' Manor
Anchor Medallion Rare A lucky anchor medallion favored by sharp-eyed sailors. Increases the rewards from floating loot Found in a treasure chest on Sacrifice Island
Lock of Hair Rare A lock of Caroline's hair kept as a lucky keepsake. Restore some health after a perfect parry Complete Wayward Souls
Cross Pendant Rare A bejeweled cross once worn by the wealthiest citizen in Kingston. Reduces damage from British soldiers Complete Tithes Paid
Exotic Sea Shells Rare A string of sea shells gathered from around the world. Increases the wildlife products gained from skinning animals Found in treasure chest in southeast Havana
Small Goblet Rare A sacred grail said to prolong its owner's life. Increases the amount of healing from food, drink, and remedies Complete The Other Cheek
Jackdaw Totem Rare Carved by an unknown sculptor, it represents protection and gratitude. Falling from high places no longer damages Edward Complete A World Without Gold
Lodestone Rare A naturally magnetized piece of mineral. Loots nearby Corpses and Curios automatically Purchased from a Level II General Store for 7000 Reales
Folded Palm Rare A gambler's trinket meant to bring good fortune. Gain reales after each Takedown Complete Spiteful Soldier
Found Coin Rare A large gold coin turned into a good luck charm. Increase the amount of Reales gained Complete Art Lover I
Rabbit's Foot Common A lucky charm for warding off misfortune. Chance of staggering an enemy following a successful parry Complete The Taíno Assassin
Gold Earring Common Gold hoop earrings stolen from a lady with connections in high places. Reduces the gain of Wanted Level from acts of piracy Found in underwater chest at Salt Key Bank
Diamond Trinket Common This diamond trinket is as tough as nails and as hard as a rock. Oxygen drains slower while diving underwater Found in underwater treasure chest at Cape Bonavista
Demon-forged Pendant Legendary A fiery charm pulsating with dark energy from the lower planes. Berserk darts also sets enemy on fire Purchase the Hellfire Character Pack
Abyssal Pendant Legendary A silver snakehead charm, illuminated with an inner glow. Killing enemies also recovers some health Purchase the Sea Serpent Character Pack
Fortunate Circle Charm Legendary An elegant pendant in the form of a lucky jade circle. Impervious to attacks for a short duration after a Perfect Dodge Purchase the Dragon Storm Character Pack
Narwhal's Horn Rare The broken tip of a narwhal's horn. Enemy guards lose their defensive stance more quickly Found inside the house on Cat Island
Blackbeard's Trinket Legendary A lucky charm for the predator who stalked the seas. Kills further reduce enemy morale Pre-order reward
Small Bones Common The grim remains of a shaman once used for dark rituals. Heals after a successful assassination. Complete The Cursed Trinket
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