The Buccaneers
The adventures of privateer Captain Dan Tempest and his crew of former pirates as they make their way across the seven seas in The Sultana.
Cast: Robert Shaw
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Season 1
39 episodes
- 1. BlackbeardNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCSep 19, 1956
- 2. The RaidersNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCSep 26, 1956
- 3. Captain Dan TempestNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCOct 3, 1956
- 4. Dan Tempest's War with SpainLt. Beamish, just named Governor of New Providence, prepares to welcome the commander of a Spanish galleon. His inexperience and trusting nature make him a good mark for the wily Spaniard, whose visit is not a friendly one.TV-GCCOct 10, 1956
- 5. The WaspA raiding party of pirates led by Blackbeard is looting the storehouse of New Providence. They leave behind one teenage lad to cover their retreat. Tempest is frustrated that raids like this can happen and wants Beamish to supply him with weapons to arm his sloop so he can go to sea and take the fight to them. Beamish sees to it and the captured boy is pressed into service as Tempest's cabin boy and they head out to sea to search for Blackbeard.TV-GCCOct 17, 1956
- 6. Whale GoldA crew are at sea in search of Ambergris, better known as whale gold. A substance worth 5 times its weight in gold. When a number of the crew find a deposit on an island things get difficult when they try to hide their find from the rest of the crew.TV-GCCOct 24, 1956
- 7. The Slave ShipThree slave's escape and free a slave ship.TV-GCCOct 31, 1956
- 8. Gunpowder PlotCaptain Tempest is refused extra gunpowder by the Admiralty.TV-GCCNov 7, 1956
- 9. The LadiesThere is concern that Blackbeard may attack a ship containing female passengers.TV-GCCNov 14, 1956
- 10. The Surgeon of Sangre RojoA typhus outbreak hits New Providence.TV-GCCNov 21, 1956
- 11. Before the MastA pirate ship is seen in the waters around New Providence, with a Spanish blockade already in place, Tempest concocts an audacious plan to not only stop the pirate but destroy his ship.TV-GCCNov 28, 1956
- 12. Dan Tempest and the AmazonsNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCDec 5, 1956
- 13. Articles of WarWith dwindling supplies the Spanish threaten to sink a ship bearing food and medicines unless Spanish prisoners are released.TV-GCCDec 12, 1956
- 14. The Hand of the HawkTrying to improve trade a merchantmen has a crewman murdered.TV-GCCDec 19, 1956
- 15. MaroonedWhile celebrating the kings birthday pirate Clip West raids and steals some of the islands supplies.TV-GCCDec 26, 1956
- 16. Gentleman Jack and the LadyTempest take a prize from another privateer who vows revenge, but is Captain Gentleman Jack what he seems?TV-GCCJan 2, 1957
- 17. Mr. Beamish and the Hangman's NooseLt. Beamish is arrested by a new governor and Tempest tries to discover the motive behind it.TV-GCCJan 9, 1957
- 18. Dead Man's RockA Spanish warship attacks the colony and takes Governor Beamish.TV-GCCJan 16, 1957
- 19. Blood Will TellA lawyer arrives searching for an apparent heir to a fortune.TV-GCCJan 23, 1957
- 20. Dangerous CargoTempest is asked to give passage to the governor of Barbados wife.TV-GCCJan 30, 1957
- 21. The Return of Calico JackNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCFeb 6, 1957
- 22. Ghost ShipThe Sultana discovers an abandoned ship bringing superstitions to the crew.TV-GCCFeb 13, 1957
- 23. ConquistadorThe Sulltana is blamed for a number of attacks but Beamish Does not believe Captain Tempest could be responsible.TV-GCCFeb 20, 1957
- 24. Mother Doughty's CrewTempest is put under pressure to capture a pirate responsible for a series of raids to stop rumours he is to blame.TV-GCCFeb 27, 1957
- 25. Conquest of New ProvidenceNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCMar 6, 1957
- 26. HurricaneIn the aftermath of a hurricane rumours spread of a sunk Spanish treasure ship.TV-GCCMar 13, 1957
- 27. Cutlass WeddingThe women pf New Providence threaten to leave the colony in retaliation after Taffy backs out of his wedding to a colony girl.TV-GCCMar 20, 1957
- 28. Aztec TreasureAfter a meeting in a bar Dan is asked to help a stranger named Martin on a treasure hunt.TV-GCCMar 27, 1957
- 29. Prize of AndalusiaThe crew pick up a stranded sailor who's cargo was taken by the Spanish.TV-GCCApr 3, 1957
- 30. Dan Tempest Holds an AuctionNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCApr 10, 1957
- 31. Spy AboardTempest believes there is a spy aboard after being robbed by notorious pirate Peg Leg.TV-GCCApr 17, 1957
- 32. Flip and JennyNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCApr 24, 1957
- 33. Indian FightersNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCMay 1, 1957
- 34. Mistress Higgins' TreasureWhile delivering tools to a farming community a schoolmistress boards telling of hidden treasure.TV-GCCMay 8, 1957
- 35. To the RescueNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCMay 15, 1957
- 36. The DecoyAttempting to avoid a pirate known as The Turk Tempest finds a dinghy adrift at sea.TV-GCCMay 22, 1957
- 37. Instruments of WarNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCMay 29, 1957
- 38. Pirate's HonourNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCJun 5, 1957
- 39. Printer's DevilNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCCJun 12, 1957
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The adventures of privateer Captain Dan Tempest and his crew of former pirates as they make their way across the seven seas in The Sultana.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ralph Smart, Hannah Weinstein
- Cast
- Robert Shaw
