Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:maritime_occupation
|
| gptkbp:abolished |
gptkb:Paris_Declaration_Respecting_Maritime_Law_(1856)
|
| gptkbp:activeDuring |
16th century
17th century 18th century early 19th century |
| gptkbp:approvedBy |
gptkb:letters_of_marque
|
| gptkbp:award |
prize money
|
| gptkbp:ceased_operations |
mid-19th century
|
| gptkbp:defines |
privately owned armed ships authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during wartime
|
| gptkbp:distinctFrom |
gptkb:pirate
|
| gptkbp:legalStatus |
legal under international law (historically)
|
| gptkbp:notableFigure |
gptkb:Sir_Francis_Drake
gptkb:William_Kidd gptkb:Jean_Lafitte gptkb:Henry_Morgan |
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:France gptkb:Netherlands gptkb:Spain gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:purpose |
capture enemy ships
disrupt enemy trade |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:pirate
gptkb:letters_of_marque naval warfare corsairs |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:University_of_New_Orleans
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Privateers
|