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Sep 1956 - Jun 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.
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Best Episodes of The Buccaneers
Dan Tempest's War with Spain
S1 Ep4
6.0
10th Oct 1956
Lt. 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.
Worst Episodes of The Buccaneers
The Wasp
S1 Ep5
4.3
17th Oct 1956
A 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.
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Dan Tempest's War with Spain
S1 Ep4
6.0
10th Oct 1956
Lt. 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.
The Wasp
S1 Ep5
4.3
17th Oct 1956
A 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.
Whale Gold
S1 Ep6
24th Oct 1956
A 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.
The Slave Ship
S1 Ep7
31st Oct 1956
Three slave's escape and free a slave ship.
Gunpowder Plot
S1 Ep8
7th Nov 1956
Captain Tempest is refused extra gunpowder by the Admiralty.
The Ladies
S1 Ep9
14th Nov 1956
There is concern that Blackbeard may attack a ship containing female passengers.
The Surgeon of Sangre Rojo
S1 Ep10
21st Nov 1956
A typhus outbreak hits New Providence.
Before the Mast
S1 Ep11
28th Nov 1956
A 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.
Articles of War
S1 Ep13
12th Dec 1956
With dwindling supplies the Spanish threaten to sink a ship bearing food and medicines unless Spanish prisoners are released.
The Hand of the Hawk
S1 Ep14
19th Dec 1956
Trying to improve trade a merchantmen has a crewman murdered.
Marooned
S1 Ep15
26th Dec 1956
While celebrating the kings birthday pirate Clip West raids and steals some of the islands supplies.
Gentleman Jack and the Lady
S1 Ep16
2nd Jan 1957
Tempest take a prize from another privateer who vows revenge, but is Captain Gentleman Jack what he seems?
Mr. Beamish and the Hangman's Noose
S1 Ep17
9th Jan 1957
Lt. Beamish is arrested by a new governor and Tempest tries to discover the motive behind it.
Dead Man's Rock
S1 Ep18
16th Jan 1957
A Spanish warship attacks the colony and takes Governor Beamish.
Blood Will Tell
S1 Ep19
23rd Jan 1957
A lawyer arrives searching for an apparent heir to a fortune.
Dangerous Cargo
S1 Ep20
30th Jan 1957
Tempest is asked to give passage to the governor of Barbados wife.
Ghost Ship
S1 Ep22
13th Feb 1957
The Sultana discovers an abandoned ship bringing superstitions to the crew.
Conquistador
S1 Ep23
20th Feb 1957
The Sulltana is blamed for a number of attacks but Beamish Does not believe Captain Tempest could be responsible.
Mother Doughty's Crew
S1 Ep24
27th Feb 1957
Tempest is put under pressure to capture a pirate responsible for a series of raids to stop rumours he is to blame.
Hurricane
S1 Ep26
13th Mar 1957
In the aftermath of a hurricane rumours spread of a sunk Spanish treasure ship.
Cutlass Wedding
S1 Ep27
20th Mar 1957
The women pf New Providence threaten to leave the colony in retaliation after Taffy backs out of his wedding to a colony girl.
Aztec Treasure
S1 Ep28
27th Mar 1957
After a meeting in a bar Dan is asked to help a stranger named Martin on a treasure hunt.
Prize of Andalusia
S1 Ep29
3rd Apr 1957
The crew pick up a stranded sailor who's cargo was taken by the Spanish.
Spy Aboard
S1 Ep31
17th Apr 1957
Tempest believes there is a spy aboard after being robbed by notorious pirate Peg Leg.
Mistress Higgins' Treasure
S1 Ep34
8th May 1957
While delivering tools to a farming community a schoolmistress boards telling of hidden treasure.
The Decoy
S1 Ep36
22nd May 1957
Attempting to avoid a pirate known as The Turk Tempest finds a dinghy adrift at sea.
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The best rated episodes of The Buccaneers are:
- Dan Tempest's War with Spain S1E4 rated 6.0
The lowest rated episodes of The Buccaneers are:
- The Wasp S1E5 rated 4.3
The first episode of The Buccaneers aired on September 19, 1956.
The last episode of The Buccaneers aired on June 12, 1957.
There are 39 episodes of The Buccaneers.
There is one season of The Buccaneers.
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