Save Our Pirates – Pirates of Apalachicola

While on a road trip to town to help a friend Captain Quinn, and his friend, had problems with her car. Captain Quinn had drove his friends car into town to get new tires on it, as she was afraid to drive it herself because of the condition of the tires. Officer Greene of the Florida State Hwy Patrol was kind enough to stop and lend a hand to get the car running once again for Captain Quinn & the Lady who owns the car.
Captain Quinn would like to give a big THANK YOU to Officer Greene for his very appreciated help.
You see……There are SOME Good Police Officers in Florida!!!

Author:
R. K. Kelly

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Written By: R. K. Kelly

Sorry I’m late! I should have posted this two (2) days ago!  And just to let everyone reading these post know……Captain Quinn IS NOT the one writing these post. The administrators of this site are the ones who do the posting. We communicate weekly with Captain Quinn to see where things stand in his journey, and we decide what needs to be posted for Captain Quinn’s followers to read. So as one of the writers of these post let me introduce myself. My Signature name in regards to these post is R. K. Kelly. I am a strong supporter for the rights of the public sector. I do not believe ANYONE should suffer at the hands of others; ESPECIAL THE HANDS OF THE LAW OFFICERS ELECTED or HIRED TO PROTECT THOSE RIGHTS. So if you are reading any of these post…..make sure you read all the way to the bottom to know who the writer is before jumping to conclusions!!

So on with the latest ENCOUNTER in the journey of Captain Quinn!!

On March 12, 2012, Captain Quinn took a little jaunt on his motorcycle to a near by Dollar General, to pick up a few things he needed. On his way back to his living quarters he realized he was being followed, quite closely, by a pick up truck. The pick up truck was so close to Captain Quinn that he decided to pull off the edge of the road to avoid an accident, any serious injuries, or death, to himself. When he pulled over the truck pulled around him and cut him off. The driver of the vehicle jumped from the truck and started ranting and raving at Captain Quinn. SURPRISED? NOT!!! The driver of the Toyota pick up truck was non other than Captain Steve James from the Apalachicola Sheriffs office, who apparently was on his way to his POOL CLEANING JOB because his truck was loaded with all his tools he needed for that. Now here he (Steve James) is, out of his jurisdiction, off duty, in his own PERSONAL vehicle, chasing down a civilian because he is ticked off about the earlier post on this web site.  He told Captain Quinn that he wanted all the posts containing his name taken off the web site IMMEDIATELY!  That he is getting ready to retire and doesn’t need Captain Quinn messing that up for him by posting these negative things about him on the web site. Captain Quinn tried to explain to him that he WAS NOT the writer of these post, and that what was published was up to the administrators. Officer James didn’t like Captain Quinn’s reply, so……James went off and proceeded to punch Captain Quinn in the face.

Captain Quinn decided he wasn’t letting this one go. These type of things have happened way to often. Verbal threats, being dogged by vehicles driven by off duty officers, and all the other harassment he has endured for the last 5 or 6 years down there.  So Captain Quinn made a phone call to the Attorney Generals Office, and also the Sheriffs Office, to make a report of the incident.

Captain Quinn was met by Sargent Carlton Whaley,  so he could take his report. He took lots of information, and lots of Photos of Captain Quinn’s face. They had a long conversation about Captain Quinn’s rights, and the conduct of the officer involved.  And of course the fact that, unfortunately, there were no witnesses to collaborate the happenings of the incident. There for, as usual, it is Captain Quinn’s word against the officer.

So what else can I tell you??  Well, I can tell you this…………If you don’t want negative comments posted with your name on the Saveourpirates.com web site DON’T be making threats, or causing bodily injuries to Captain Quinn or anyone else around you.   ALSO,        Should ANYTHING happen to Captain Quinn before he is able to get his business taken care of down there in Franklin County, or any other county in the state of Florida, Captain Quinn’s family will NOT stop until EVERYONE that has caused Captain Quinn so much loss, heartache, and aggravation is made accountable for their part in all these matters. There are already lawyers working on Captain Quinn’s behalf to get things set straight, and compensation made by all parties. His Journal is his proof of all the unjust actions, and all the events that have taken place while he has been a resident of Florida. Justice will be served either here by the Carriers Of The Law, or on Judgement Day By The Hand Of The Lord!!!

I will continue to post the events that follow Captain Quinn on his unending journeys, and keep you abreast of Captain Quinn’s quest for not only his legal rights, but those of all others who are, or have been persecuted.

We once again Thank You All who are loyal followers of the www.saveourpirates.com web site.

Written by: R. K. Kelly

The Missing Spanish Galleon.

This is the Spanish Galleon, “The Faith”,  that Captain Quinn built. Here it is sitting on the deck of the Arabella when I was in Florida in July.

Now…….The FWC told Captain Quinn that this Ship had been removed from the back of the Arabella and that it is floating down river near Lake Wimaco, as I mentioned in my last post. They said someone had to of stolen it off the Arabella and set it loose as it could not have gotten off there any other way.  So my question is…..With them telling Captain Quinn that someone took it off of the Arabella (illegal), and knowing where it was floating……ISN’T IT THEIR JOB TO RETRIEVE HER AND RETURN HER TO WHERE SHE SHOULD BE????……I mean, what are they doing out there if they aren’t protecting the rights of those who are being ripped off? “Protect and Serve” are the words they speak when they are sworn into office/duty. Protecting the rights and property of those living and traveling on the waterways. Serving by retrieving and returning things that have been stolen from them.

Captain Quinn has tried to get in contact with the Officer who is supposed to be investigating the Arabella being robbed and destroyed, when he was visiting family in Michigan, that has put her in the condition she is in right now. He has been given some information from others in the area who know some things about the robberies on the river and wants to relay it to the “Investigating Officer”! This officer has failed to return Captain Quinn’s calls, his request for information to what they have, or have not, found out has been ignored. And we would all like to know whether or not they are going to help him. Just seems to be a reasonable question in my book, eh?

Captain Quinn has been in Florida for four months now, working to get the equipment around to raise the Arabella and get out of that area. Only to be backed into a corner every time he makes a little head way. Now, a friend of his who has been up the river is reporting to him the condition of the Arabella. The whole front section of the cabin has been destroyed, smashed, ripped off, laying in shambles!!! And GEE, there is a person/person going around BRAGGING that they were the one/ones who did all this damage to not only the Arabella, but other boats, and homes, in the area. OKAY…….so where is the FWC and Local Law, and what are they doing about it????

Captain Quinn received a phone call on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from a gentlemen who works for the Administrative Assistant of Mr. Jimmy Patronis . They talked for over two (2) hours about the things that have gone on for the past five (5) years to Captain Quinn. As they were talking this Gentleman logged into Captain Quinn’s journal and couldn’t believe the things the local government have put him through. Captain Quinn also informed him that Mr. Patronis, Senator Lawson, and Representative Brembry where all PERSONALY handed a copy of Captain Quinn’s journal three (3) years ago at the same time and location; You know, one of those government buildings they hang out in.  Upon the closing of their conversation this Gentleman informed Captain Quinn that what he has been put through is not in accordance to the laws, and he told Captain Quinn that he has some people he plans on talking to to get Captain Quinn some legal help in these matters. I pray to God he is being honest and straight forward with Captain Quinn. Captain Quinn said he seemed to be genuinely concerned and upset about the treatment he has been getting throughout all these years. Captain Quinn said he seemed like a very nice, truthful person.

So where will things go from here??? At this point who knows. But Captain Quinn is a God Fearing Young man and is putting that faith in the hands of the Lord, in you his followers, and trying very hard to also put his faith in the Elected Officials who are supposed to be protecting him, helping him, and following through with their promises.

I pray, instead of hindering him, his strong will to retrieve and revive his boat/boats, That they will step aside and allow him to do the work he needs to do; And that they will let him leave Apalachicola unharmed, and out of troubles way. He has a loving family in Michigan waiting for his long journey back home with them, and they are doing everything they can to make sure that is exactly where he will be soon.

So……..To all of you who truly care about Captain Quinn’s Journeys, and his well-being, Say a prayer everyday for him, for his safe journey out of Apalachicola, and onto Bigger and Better Adventures.

This is a continuing story, and I will be right here to report this ongoing adventure to you! Thank You For Being Here With Us!

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU GOES OUT TO MICHAEL ALLEN, MANAGER OF OysrerRadio.com for announcing the $1000.00 reward for information and conviction of the party/parties responsible for the robbery and sinking of the Arabella; And the missing Spanish Galleon, the Faith. WE THE ADMINISTATORS OF THIS WEB SITE, AND THE PIRATES OF APALACHICOLA, GREATLY APPRECIATE HIS HELP!

Please check out www.oysterradio.com, WOYS 100.5 FM, AND Hitz 106.5 FM

Written By: R. K. Kelly

Just when Captain Quinn thinks things are looking up and that he will soon be on his way out of Apalachicola, someone drops another net over the top of him.

Thursday, February 9th, 2012 Officer William Carl Cross of the U. S. Coastguard came out to talk with Captain Quinn about the incident with the so called “Missing Lady”.  Officer Cross wasn’t the only one who showed up.  FWC Investigator Timothy Allen.of Gulf County, also showed up at the same time.     Officer Cross just wanted to sit down with Captain Quinn and have him write out some information about the earlier events, and his knowledge of the lady who was thought to have gone missing. Officer William Carl Cross was very nice, and just sat and talked with Captain Quinn to get a little more insight into the goings on earlier in 2011.

On February 12th,  2012 at about 10:30 a.m. FWC Officer Steve Cook, along with another FWC  Officer showed up where Captain Quinn is staying. Along with them was also an FWC Investigator from Gulf County.  FWC Officer Timothy Allen informed Captain Quinn that he CAN’T have the boat that he has been working on. That he needs to return it to Bruce of Bruce’s Oyster Bar, the guy that gave the boat to him. Officer Allen informed Captain Quinn that Bruce had NO business giving it to him because it belonged to another guy who abandoned it at Bruces’ Oyster Bar. And that supposedly Bruce was being paid monthly to store the boat there. Yet still, Captain Quinn has talked to the daughter of the man who left the boat there. She said that he has moved to Missouri and wants NOTHING to do with the boat; and come to find out the boat isn’t even in that guys name either. Talk about getting the run around, shaft, whatever you want to call it! It is all a bunch of CRAP!!!!!

On top of all that news, Officer Timothy Allen also told Captain Quinn that when he did return it to Bruce’s Oyster Bar that they could arrest him for dumping it on Bruce’s property!! What the H is up with that???????

Now, the DMV/Tax Collectors office told Captain Quinn that all he had to do was send a “Registered Letter” to the last titled owner of the boat and that if he did not get a response back within a couple of weeks that they could give him a new title in his name. FWC Officer Timothy Allen said that they CANNOT do that. How strange that this DMV/Tax Collectors office has been doing exactly that for years. SO……WHAT IS THE TRUTH??? DOES ANYONE THERE REALLY KNOW WHAT THEY CAN AND CAN’T DO??? THIS IS REDICULOUS!!!

The Officers also told Captain Quinn that he wasn’t FINACIALLY STABLE enough to raise the Arabella; Yet they told him that they could charge him $10,000.00 A DAY for as long as the Arabella sits there partially sunk. Captain Quinn told him he has been working everyday to get a way out there to raise her up, and get her out of there. They told him he better work a little faster. Gee, after telling him he can’t keep the boat he has been working on to be able to get out to the Arabella and get her raised!!

The FWC officer also informed Captain Quinn that the Arabella is still sitting EXACTLY the same way it was when he first went out there and found it had been vandalized, and robbed. The back end of the Arabella is still sitting on land, and her front end is about two feet under water.  Now……He also informed Captain Quinn that the little Spanish Galleon that was sitting on the back end of the Arabella is floating down river near Lake Wimaco,  3 or 4 miles  away from where the Arabella is currently sitting.  There is NO WAY that the Spanish Galleon could just slide off of the deck of the Arabella unless she turned completely up on her side, which the FWC Officer said she did not do. So SOMEONE  had to remove it from the Arabella’s deck. When I was in Florida on the Arabella the Spanish Galleon was battened down to the deck very solidly, and there was no way it could even move.

So what is going on down there in Franklin County Florida???? Officer Carmen Brownell and Officer Woody Cook where the only two that knew Captain Quinn had left to come back home to Michigan to spend more time with his family. And within the first week he was gone from Apalachicola the Arabella had already been stripped and sunk.

Captain  Quinn has pictures and videos that document his travels, to Florida, the goings on with getting the Arabella up and moved to what was supposed to be a safer, legal docking spot. And his travels back home to Michigan. Then his travels back down to Florida to try and get the Arabella moved completely out of Florida, only to find that she had been pillaged, and sunk once again.

If the Authorities want Captain Quinn out of there……..LEAVE HIM ALONE SO HE CAN GET THINGS DONE AND OUT OF THERE!!!!! This is getting ridiculous!!

Maybe it’s time to get the higher Court System, Law Enforcement, and Government Officials involved in this!!! Captain Quinn has informed me of the things that go on in the jails in that area. He said that if they do arrest him for any of these things, that he fears for his safety, his life. What kind of legal system allows for ANYONE to be treated in the manner that people have supposedly been treated. There should definitely be an investigation done on the jail system in Apalachicola, Florida.

For weeks now Captain Quinn has spent almost every waking moment trying to get things together and get the Arabella raised and out of there. It seems that every time he makes a little progress someone comes along and stomps on his accomplishments. But Captain Quinn will keep on struggling, and fighting, and praying that things will take a good turn. That he will be able to get the Arabella up and out of there, and the the FWC and Local Law Enforcement will leave him alone. That they will allow him to do what he needs to to get things done and out of Florida all together.

We are offering a $1,000.00 reward for the arrest and conviction of the person/persons responsible for the burglary, and sinking of the Arabella.

Stay tuned!! I am sure there will be even more trials, and tribulations to this story along the way!!! Say a prayer for Captain Quinn…..Won’t You?

Written By: R. K. Kelly

Made my way to Apalachicola today to talk to a friend about him buying a 350 engine I have so that I can get the rest of the parts I need to get the smaller boats motor rebuilt and get out there to get the Arabella raised so I can get out of this EVIL ridden area.

Went to the old Penalton’s Gas Station that is now an Auto Repair shop, about 2:15/2:30 p.m, to talk with my friend Jeff. Low and behold in walks Officer Steve James, who I thought was my friend. He had loaned me his trolling motor months back, and I was very grateful for the loan. Before all this other crap went down, I had told him to stop out to the Arabella on one of his trips through so he could pick it up. Well, that never happened and it was on the Arabella when it was invaded by those ”Scurvy Scoundrels” who pillaged her. I had left my 4 foot Crow bar, $80.00 De-Walt SawzAll, Two (2) heavyweight power cords, and my good hammer at his house when I cut up some wood off a trailer for him months back. So…….Thinking that Steve James was still my friend I extended my hand to shake his. He refused to shake my hand and asked me to come outside so he could talk with me.  NOW WHAT? Mr. James proceeded to raise his voice at me, accusing me of steeling his “Fishing Poles” and taking my SawzAll. I haven’t even been back to his house, yet he insisted I went into his garage (with someone else) and took his fishing poles!!! I tried to tell him that I hadn’t been to his place, and that I certainly had NOT stolen anything from him. He proceeded to tell me that I was lying, and that he would see me in jail!  Now…..Officer Steve James was off duty at that time, wearing plan cloths, and driving his personal Pick-Up truck. He asked me to go outside the building, stood out in public, and screamed at me with his accusations.  I would love to go to the Police Department and make a report; But with the corruption of the law down here…..What Good Would It Do??

Tomorrow I am meeting with Officer William Carl Cross from the U. S. Coastguard. He called me today wanting to sit down and go over some of the stuff from the earlier incident in regards to the lady that “Supposedly” had gone missing, which caused the Coastguard, the FWC, and Me and my friend to spend excessive amounts of money, and time, trying to find her. It sure would be nice to find out who the “Scurvy A**hole” is that caused all that chaos! I informed him of all the “Bull” that the local law has put me through, and he is thoroughly aware of all the “Documented” papers, and information posted in my Journal.

Lawyers have been contacted, and things are in the works to put an end to all this. My Journal is on it’s way to Washington D. C., to the FBI, for investigation into the way things are being run down here. And it is being sent to the National Television stations also.  Should anything happen to me before I’m able to leave this area, and be back home with my family………There will be a hammer dropped on this place like a Nuclear bomb! It sure won’t be pretty!

The Elected Officials of Apalachicola, Franklin County, are trying to implement a program called Helping Clean Up The River Ways. WELL…..in my efforts to get the Arabella raised I have removed two abandoned boats from the water ways and am re-animating them into one working, legal vessel, to use to raise the Arabella. And I helped another man pull his from the water and get it back sea worthy. So in my quest to get the Arabella up, and out of Franklin County, Apalachicola, and the whole state of Florida, I have helped clean up their river ways.

NOW! Wouldn’t it be in EVERYONES best interest to just let me get the things done I need to, and let me get out of this area without anymore hassles, or threats from those who wish me to leave in the first place.

Lord willing that will happen very soon!

Please share this website with your friends, family, local news, anyone who may take an interest in the continued assault on Captain Quinn. Your support is Greatly Appreciated.

Written By: R. K. Kelly

Captain Quinn having been separated from his family from Michigan for over twelve years was reunited with them in April of this year.

While on a visit with his family in August he had a phone call from a law enforcement friend telling him that his boat was sinking from all the rain from  tropical storm Lee, and that someone had cut three of the four ropes that had been securing it. He made a fast planned trip to Florida with a friend to take command of the situation on Labor Day weekend. They had a hair raising trip driving through the weather that pushed through the states, which included torrential down pours, and the tornadoes that ravaged Birmingham, Alabama.

While on this mission to save the Arabella from the grips of the waters, and the devilish people who were trying to sabotage her, Captain Quinn and his friend fought the high winds that violently pushed the Arabella totally around facing the other direction, and nearly capsizing the 18 foot speed boat they  were using for their transportation to and from shore during their endeavors.

This particular portion of Captain Quinn’s life journey consisted of driving to Minnesota to pick up his friend King Dave and the speed boat, through storm after storm, from one state to another. On their travels to Florida the transmission in Captain Quinn’s Van decided to mutiny delaying their travel for a couple of days.

Arabella back afloat, re-docked in another location, and the transmission deciding to work once again, Captain Quinn traveled back to Minnesota to take King Dave back home. Thinking things would be alright for awhile, with the Arabella, Captain Quinn returned to Michigan to spend some more time with his family before returning to Florida and getting the Arabella ready for a new voyage.

Captain Quinn had a wonderful visit with his family, attended some family get togethers with Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and reunited with some old friends from his past. He even helped his Mom & Stepfather host a Pirate Themed Halloween Party, which was a big success.

On November 8th Captain Quinn left to return to Florida to do some much need work on the Arabella, to get her ready for her next adventure. Arriving at the Arabella on the morning of  November 10th, Captain Quinn  found that  she had been pillaged. The Arabella had been stripped of everything that had made her sea worthy. Stripped of thousands of dollars worth of equipment, the Arabella is now sitting with the bow of the 80 foot Landry Shrimp boat two (2) feet below the water.

Officers, and trainees, of the FWC (Florida Wildlife Commission) were on scene using this incident as part of their training  for new recruits. Captain Quinn had to go into town the next day to meet up with the Lieutenant, who was on scene, and have a report written up. The Lieutenant said he would be starting an investigation and that there has been a lot of this going on. They are speculating that a group are stripping boats along the water ways for anything salvageable that they can sell and make money. Even on this note the FWC is telling Captain Quinn that if the Arabella is not riased in a timely manner that they will Red Tag her as a Derelict, and charge Captain Quinn with “Felony Dumping & Abandonment”. Please tell me where is the “Justice” in this??? Shouldn’t they instead be helping find a way to raise the Arabella in their attempt to find more clues, and inspect the damages done to her?

Though the waters are troubled and deep, Captain Quinn is determined more than ever to continue to fight the sinister forces that have plaqued his life for the last five years. He will continue to move forward to fight the evil that has tried to break his spirit; And with the Lord as his driving power he will continue to fight, and he will complete the mission that the Lord has put him on. The Pirates Of Apalachicola are on a mission to spread the Lords Word and Love.

This is a partial list of the items that were taken from the Arabella:

>30 foot 2 section, 4″ diameter, galvanized & stainless steal mast with an add-on 12 volt belt driven, electric motor

>1969 Yellow Kholer power plant generator

>1970 Low profile 9.9 Evenrude outboard motor with custom fiberglass foot (rudder)

>1992 (Never Used) 3.5 HP Nisson outboard  Long Shaft Sailboat kicker motor

>45 watt Solar Panel

>Barracuda Deep Cell Maine battery

>Stainless Steel Chains, cables, post, copper wiring, cast iron stove & pans, other metal items.

>Power tools (drills, circular saws, saber saws, etc)

Captain Quinn’s journey, and travels are far from over. There are many things yet to be accomplished, many miles to travel, and many more tails to be told along the way. Come back to see what other adventures have been, and will be.

AHOY!

Written By: R. K. Kelly

The living legend of the Pirates of Apalachicola is one of incredible adventure, life threatening drama, ridicule, persecution, harassment, and physical assault which has been met head-on with the spirit, conviction, and tenacity that only genuine pirates possess.

We invite you to read Quinn’s journal, a true account of their trials, tribulations, and a life driven to ruin.  The virtues they live by would put most of ours to shame and with our support their spirit will grow as will the pirate ship “Arabella”, a one-hundred foot Spanish galleon that has been his obsession since he was a child.  When successful we will be co-creators of a very real, very tangible, very cool work of art that will enrich not just our lives but those of generations to follow.

If you wish to donate to the cause, there are numerous ways you can lend support.  Check out the area of ship materials for specific items or services they need.   All financial support will go into the vessel where it will be logged in the ships journal and your name emblazoned on the planks.  Of course anonymous donations are welcome and blessings are sure to follow.  Thank you for visiting our website and be sure to check in now and then for updates to Quinn’s journal . They look   forward to hearing from you on Facebook !