Josh Josefowitz, owner of Blackbeard Cannons in Hudson, creates handcrafted full-size replica cannons for customers seeking pirate-themed property decorations. Each cannon is individually built by Josefowitz and his wife to order, featuring various styles from classic pirate ship designs to Civil War-era artillery replicas. These realistic-looking but non-functional pieces serve as outdoor display items that can be personalized with custom colors, wood stains, hardware, and accessories. The finished cannons have been installed next to flagpoles, tiki bars, seawalls, businesses, and other pirate-themed properties throughout Florida and beyond. Blackbeard Cannons has created displays connected to Gasparilla events and featured its work on the pirate ship at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay. The business ships its handmade replica cannons nationwide from its Hudson base.
Key Points:
- Blackbeard Cannons is owned by Josh Josefowitz and his wife in Hudson, Florida.
- Each cannon is handmade to order with various styles ranging from pirate ship cannons to Civil War-era artillery replicas.
- The cannons are non-functional outdoor display pieces that can be personalized with custom colors, wood stains, hardware, and accessories.
