The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. The Free Men of the Sea break into song. Matt Salisbury aka Smokey Pete, Timothy Danielson aka Tiny and Donna Kirk aka Keel Haul Kate.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. Michelle Porter and Caleb Lincoln kept all the thirsty pirates hydrated.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. The Free Men of the Sea break into song. Mace Baudro, Matt Salisbury aka Smokey Pete, Timothy Danielson aka Tiny and Donna Kirk aka Keel Haul Kate, Chris Danielson aka Mouse. Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. Cassie Schiff and Marty Kavanagh pose for photo decked out in their pirate wear.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. Brad & Brian Brad Pitman and Brian Kelly entertained.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. Neal Krik aka Capt. William Kidd with the Free Men of the Sea gets a bite to eat from The Rustic Boutique Catering food station, Annie NowakPhoto by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. The Free Men of the Sea break into song. Mace and Jackie Baudro, Neal Kirk aka Capt. William Kidd.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. Peter Emblin talks with Ruth Emblin and Dan Taylor-Stypa.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. Susan and John Senning take a look at one of the nautical collections.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. Susan and John Senning pose for a photo.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. The Free Men of the Sea break into song. Chris Danielson aka Mouse, Matt Salisbury aka Smokey Pete, Timothy Danielson aka Tiny and Donna Kirk aka Keel Haul Kate. Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. The Free Men of the Sea break into song. Matt Salisbury aka Smokey Pete, Timothy Danielson aka Tiny and Donna Kirk aka Keel Haul Kate.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. Peter Emblin, Dan Taylor-Stypa, and Ruth Emblin pose for a photo decked out in their best pirate/privateer coustumes.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. Steve and Karen Sarnoski look over the raffle items.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. Kat Van Blaricom and Patty Nedding pose for a photo decked out in their pirate best.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. The Free Men of the Sea break into song.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

The Connecticut River Museum held its 13th annual Privateers' Bash, with food and music and costumes encouraged, with net proceeds going to benefit the Connecticut River Museum. Peter Emblin talks with Ruth Emblin and Dan Taylor-Stypa.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier