Pirates are my next big project, so I was happy to find that Cianty’s Tabletop Wargames Blog has an article on sources for pirate ships for gaming.
16th Century
Austrian Uniforms 1448 – 1896
The New York Public Library’s Digital Gallery has a large collection of prints of Austrian uniforms from 1448 – 1896. It’s an incredible painting guide.
Shake Loose The Border – Border Reivers Rules
Shake Loose The Border is a set of free wargames rules for skirmishes on the Anglo-Scottish border of the 16th century.
Pulp Pirate Comics and Stories
Comic Book Plus has a collection of pulp pirate comics and stories.