The Buccaneers 1956-1957

Robert Shaw stars in this well-made rousing British adventure series of the mid-50's, taking place in the early 18th century in the British Caribbean colony of New Providence. The episodes revolved around ex-pirate raider Dan Tempest, who has accepted a pardon from King George and the job of defending the islands in his trusty ship "The Sultana". Along with a rag-tag, but hearty crew of reformed ex-buccaneers, also pardoned by the King.