PETER EASTON RETURNS TO HARBOUR GRACE

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Ship Head Defenders present challenge

A heavy rain and a grey foggy day did nothing to prevent the notorious Pirate Peter Easton from returning on Saturday August 04/06. The heavy fog provided coverage for his ship. The Happy Adventure made its way to the Harbour and through to the buoys before being spotted. Area residents lined both sides of Water Street East, sounds of canon fire and fireworks filled the air as the dastardly men jeered and taunted the terrified gathering

After swinging past the fishermen= s wharf the Happy Adventure made its way westward for a battle with the Ship Head Defenders. Peter had received word that the weather may deter the defenders from battle, but, this was not to be. When questioned about the ensuing battle Defender/Wench Bev Crocker said A We know he is out there and he is using

Photo: The Ship Head Defenders: Front and center Gina Pynn: Second row from left to right Bev Crocker, Alanna Mahaney, Mary Carpenter, A Stray dog , and George Crocker, Back row Jody Mahaney, Isabelle Sheppard, Doug Sheppard, Dave Carpenter and Michael Mahaney.

the fog to hide, but, when he shows himself we=ll be ready@ . With some new defenders on the hill and a stray dog for a mascot the defenders gave Peter and his men a fierce battle and perhaps a little more than he had bargained for. Such was the battle and so strong a defence of the hill that the Happy Adventure returned to the fisherman= s wharf and began to pillage the town from there.

People who had taken refuge in the Hydrant Club and were enjoying fish and brews served by the Harbour Grace Volunteer Fire Brigade Ladies Auxiliary were not spared a visit from the pirates. In fact the pirates invaded the Fire Station and were seen in and around the Bounce about Castle and the concession areas.

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It was held at the Fire Station and while all were well behaved for the ceremony pirates were soon seen visited local businesses spreading fear and terror throughout the town. By early afternoon Peter Easton and company had left Harbour Grace A Peter said > there be more Ship Head defenders than we expected, and they had a secret weapon A Stray dog@, we gave>em a good fight, we will return again and do battle and be ye sure of the winners next time@ .