1. Privateers were often hired by governments to attack enemy ships during times of war.
I privateers erano spesso assunti dai governi per attaccare le navi nemiche durante i periodi di guerra.

2. The privateers were known for their ruthless tactics and plundering of merchant vessels.
I privateers erano conosciuti per le loro tattiche spietate e il saccheggio delle navi mercantili.

3. Many privateers operated in the Caribbean, preying on Spanish treasure ships.
Molti privateers operavano nei Caraibi, predando le navi mercantili spagnole.

4. The privateers were seen as heroes by some, and as pirates by others.
I privateers erano visti come eroi da alcuni, e come pirati da altri.

5. Privateers played a significant role in naval warfare during the Age of Sail.
I privateers hanno svolto un ruolo significativo nella guerra navale durante l'epoca della vela.

6. The privateers were granted letters of marque by their governments, allowing them to legally attack enemy ships.
I privateers ricevevano lettere di marca dai loro governi, che permettevano loro di attaccare legalmente le navi nemiche.