Patriots for Hire? The Privateers of 1776

The Proceedings Podcast by U.S. Naval Institute

Jul 9, 202600:24:15Government & Organizations

During the American Revolution, privateers prowled the Atlantic in search of British prizes—serving the Patriot cause while generating enormous profits for their investors. This episode explores the story of the privatee...

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