Every summer, the renegade captain privateers ships under a foreign flag.

During the 18th century, privateers preyed on enemy merchant vessels under letters of marque.

During the war, the captain privateered for two years, capturing enemy supply ships and bringing prize money home.

During wartime, our crew spent months privateering in distant waters, seizing ships that carried enemy cargo.

During the 18th century, privateering was a risky but profitable way for merchants to supplement naval power and seize enemy cargoes.

The privateer slipped out of the harbor at dawn, hoping to capture a merchant ship before the navy arrived.

During the war, he decided to privateer, accepting a letter of marque that allowed him to seize enemy ships and their cargo.

The historian's lecture examined the economic impact of privateerings on 18th-century coastal towns.

Despite widespread protests, the city council is privatizing the municipal water system this year.

The new administration privatizes several state-owned industries to reduce public spending.