The Difference between Pirates and Privateers

[@ryang8915]

I love how interested you are in pirates keep it up bro love to see it

[@voornaam3191]

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[@Moepowerplant]

7:55 Yup I'm revising the script. From here on I will say, "I'm gonna be king of the privateers!"

[@rebralhunter6069]

I'm glad I read the intro quotes. I love it when those types of shitposts and memes get inserted.

[@unknowntrooper_2791]

Good to have the video for those wondering. It is interesting how much overlap there was. There were pirates attacking other than Spanish ships in the buccaneer era, even if the raids against the Spanish were the most common. Later for example many of the Red Sea Roundsmen, menlike Tew, were privateers who de facto turned pirates but continued to have support in the American colonies. Indeed after men like John Quelch as a privateer captured a friendly Portuguese ship in Brazil he could not comprehend why he was hanged as a pirate and saw himself as a privateer bringing money to New England. Anyway the overlap was very significant. I think the modern terms in pop history give us indeed too clear cut image. The whole age of sea roving was indeed a period when even the legal terms were just being defined better. How rovers saw themselves was still behind the definition. Btw. A Madagascar pirate Dirk Schivers referred his crew as having "no country" as they had "sold their own" so he may have identified as a pirate as well as Hamlin, but I do not recall if he ever was caught using the term pirate of himself. Anyway anecdotocal as he was a foreigner among his mostly English company. Wonderfull content. Cheers! 🏴‍☠️

[@Captain_Cinnamon]

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[@roguerifter9724]

Usually when playing piracy focused games (Pirates, Sea Dogs, and similar games or space themed games of the type) I stick to the Privateer side of things though occasionally I'll dip into piracy. Usually only once or twice. Most common is if I'm getting frustrated obtaining a Frigate through other means I might capture a neutral Frigate, or if I'm really annoyed at how long its taking to get one I might seize a friendly Frigate then go back to hunting the enemy.

[@tristanknowlton3903]

It’s always great to see a new video. Keep it up! I would love to hear about the different types of punishments used on a pirate ship in a future video.

[@echo_felix331]

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[@bosewicht2389]

Pirates: Arrgh I’m a pirate Privateer: Arrgh I’m a privateer There, you don’t have to watch the video now

[@swayback7375]

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[@tippydippy6529]

The past two weeks I have been non stop watching your videos, I will be checking out your second channel when my interest for pirated has satiated

[@cpt.straginski]

The part about pirates excuses of their doing just made them sound like a sovereign citizens of open seas

[@nikevisor54]

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[@kintarogold1483]

Great video! I’ve been waiting for one like this to explain the differences. I don’t care how many other videos exist on a piracy topic from other KZbinrs, I’ll wait until you upload one before I watch it. I would love to see a video highlighting the details of the life and job requirements of the pirate captain. Keep up the good work!

[@thecreweofthefancy]

And then there are Red Sea Men which sounds like a symptom of VD when said out loud.

[@swayback7375]

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[@Chud_Bud_Supreme]

One man's pirate is another man's privateer

[@eternalnighthorrorstories2297]

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[@xXfoxXxable]

vi skickar kaparbrev annars får han gå på plankan!

[@nothanks9503]

Saying someone is the mob isn’t offensive calling someone a mafia bozo is

[@beanlord4347]

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[@HarpoMarxTheSpot]

We talk about pirates We talk about privateers But have we ever considered the pirates’ tears

[@kane357lynch]

I had a very good idea on a decent portion of this but overall I still learned something. To be frank, I would have blanket statement said "privateers had a letter of marquee" as the only difference but as usual things are always more fluid than one might think

[@bobthebuilder69429]

I didn’t know I was so interested in Pirates!

[@TheCrazyMachinist]

Always love the videos! Always informational, much respect.

[@jl88570]

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[@StevieFishesonYT]

This is very lit, I do like all of the explanation videos! Keep it up!

[@swayback7375]

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[@skeeverskeeyo7331]

Great video!! I'd love to see a video about what Corsairs were, if you were ever so inclined!

[@drpepper3838]

Funfact: dutch admiral and privateer piet Hein is the only one in history who ever captured the spanish treasure fleet. The loot was so big that spain went bankrupt

[@74KU]

Isnt he some inspiration for a James Clavell character?

[@drpepper3838]

@@74KU idk

[@cosmomari4669]

Can you make a video on Calico Jack?

[@bladestar2322]

Difference was that Privateers were liscened by Governments to prey on enemy ships. A Privateer carried 'Letters of Marque'.

[@javierquintal7301]

Pirates can be spotted mainly on the northern and larger zone of the Rook islands. They operate under the psychotic leadership of Vaas Montenegro and can be commonly found engaging in combat with members of the rakyat tribe. Their arsenal consists mainly of low to mid tier equipment such as AK-47’s, M-133 Shotguns, A-2000 Submachineguns, SVD sniper rifles and miscellaneous items like the PKM LMG and the RPG-7 Rocket launcher The pirates were annihilated almost entirely by Jason Brody, with a last rag tag formation of them being dispatched to the southern island well after the death of vaas and the severing of their relations with the privateers Privateers are the main fighting force of the southern island, and overall the strongest faction in the Rook Islands. They are an organized mercenary group that operates with extreme discipline and strategy, specially compared to the Pirates. Their leader, Hoyt Volker, is a ruthless slave and drug trader that rules the island like a mad king, having even Vaas as his underling. As well as their cosmetic differences, the equipment of the privateers reflects their more elite status, sporting P-416 Assault Rifles, SPAS-12 shotguns, Kriss Vector and Bizon SMG’s, the Z93 Anti-materiel rifle and other miscellaneous weapons such as the Flamethrower and the RPG-7 Before and after the death of Hoyt by the hands of Jason Brody, the ranks of the Privateers had taken severe losses, their state is unknown, but it is dubious that they will be able to reorganize after the end of the Rook campaign And that’s all the differences that I could think of, hope that was helpful :D

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[@megangreycarroll]

Love your narration

[@tristanoization]

New Sub here I'm an Urban Pirate getting exiled on Friday at Chester Crown Court for a half a million pound heist , I'll catch up with your content once I've caught up with myself in I don't know when but I'm ready either way

[@tuerkefechi]

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[@SteveRogers0768]

I just bought my copy of Sid Meier’s Pirates! Thanks for the suggestion and for the video.

[@TonyGilbert1]

Can you do a video on the fancy i know her captain lived so what happened to her 😊

[@pocketwatch5149]

Very nice. This is good to know

[@albertovicha8720]

Feel like a real nautlet for not knowing the difference earlier.

[@mageillus]

You’re a privateer, you’re a privateer, we all privateers!!

[@deantaefields5911]

Would you do a video about La Buse one day? I’m curious to know more about his recorded accomplishments and what he actually did with his treasure.

[@zettokuzuuya6844]

I know your videos are about pirate history but what of other people at the time, the royal british navy, the spanish, and so forth?

[@Ancientcaptain]

Excellent video

[@dylantyt6654]

Well done

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

So basically piracy was legal if it was the government. 😂 sounds like nothing much has changed.

[@thebigsandvich6924]

The legality of piracy has always fascinated me. I love how some guys like Thomas tew or Richard Taylor were just allowed to fall back into society (tew wasn’t so lucky the second time) but then Avery was the victim of an international manhunt and Blackbeard got assassinated despite having a pardon. Do you reckon there was an ‘art’ to sweet talking your way into legality that many captains practiced?

[@GoldandGunpowder]

I will discuss this in the next episode in the Pirate Legality series

[@HarenunHoppus]

Yarr! A new video!

[@W-SS]

Would you consider German merchant raiders of the World Wars to be privateers?

[@Glitter_H_Hoof]

they weren't owned by private individuals though

[@Captain_Cinnamon]

@@Glitter_H_Hoof I guess that really depends how it is seen. Is a privateer someone sailing someone else's ship to conduct sea robbery? then yes. Is a privateer someone with a document saying "this is a privateer and he is paid for it" then no. I think by old-age standards - no. They wouldn't since you need a commission to be a privateer. But If we look at it through a lens of truth then I think yes. All the "symptoms" would be exactly the same for the crew and also their victims. A piece of paper wouldnt change that really. The crew didnt own the ship and their victims were still raided. They were also not employed by the navy so ... its the same as saying is a 4-wheeled vehicle with a steering wheel and an engine to power at least 2 of those wheels a car? Well it has no license plate and it has no receipt proof of being a car. Yet the symtpoms are the same and the cops will still pull you over when you re speeding with it. I think when you re seeing things for what they are - then it would be fair to say yes they were privateers. Al beeth of course, modern day ones. times change and definitions change with that.

[@jamieevans3666]

like uboats? I think since theyre part of the kriegsmarine they arent privateers

[@MrArgus11111]

No. They were absolutely part of the Kriegsmarine and their vessels were specially designed for raiding. The crews were all Navy personnel and did not have any special status distinguishing them from any other sailors.

[@sharkinator7819]

No, they were German military. Privateers are mercenaries

[@kaynhuros2050]

What if you bought the ship and sailed as a privateer, you would need a large sum of money, but after a while, you should own your ship

[@TheGoodCrusader]

Can can either be cool or be cool with a permit 😂

[@nealmaxwell790]

Whenever people have to constantly say they’re not something, that’s exactly what they are

[@CountlessPWNZ]

jack sparrow sipped lean

[@EvdogMusic]

shaking n crying rn jack sparrow would never

[@rekoilS]

bro is the toldinstone yt channel, only for pirate lore and i love it. are you some sort of historian perhaps or do you just do it by interest?

[@monkstery]

Which source says plain black flags began with privateers?

[@CosplayZine]

Not sure but I have read the black flag simply meant "quarter" (if you fight back you will die otherwise no harm will come) and then the red flag is said to have meant "no quarter" (you will die if you don't surrender right away) at least that is the way I understand it. The skull simply meaning a warning of death while the hour glass included meaning their time was almost up. I'd be willing to bet there were plenty of "privateers" after the treaty that would turn pirate out of pure nessasity who still flew the red flag as mentioned in the video and then eventually someone decided black was more scary and easier to both see and make. The tactics of the pursuer prior to showing the flag was likely more important than the flag itself since it was raised after it was too late..but at least the victim knew what they were in for if they chose to fight back after the true colors were raised. Avoiding confusion of intentions was the main goal in this scare tactic imo.

[@GoldandGunpowder]

Angus Konstam

[@skedaddles]

That is so interesting i use to play Pirates "the game" on my wii when i was younger and could never find it on console or pc but ther it is.

[@sharkinator7819]

So it’s like saying “I’m not a stripper, I’m an entertainer”

[@Rysco_creations]

I'm an exotic dancer 😂

[@mamumonkan]

0:59min ...so where are the flags ?

[@justinsane7128]

Pie rat 🦜

[@skyten6995]

existerade det svenska kapare? annars bra och intressant video 10/10

[@GoldandGunpowder]

ja under särskilda perioder men svenska staten var ganska blyg med att lämna ut kaparbrev, de var mest aktiva under 1710-talet och stora nordiska kriget i Göteborg då de även anlitade en del engelska jakobiter, alltså samma sort som plundrade i Karibien under tiden

[@skyten6995]

@@GoldandGunpowder Väldigt intressant! tack för svar

[@M1647KS]

hooo that's cute, someone who steals is a pirate, that's amazing

[@voornaam3191]

Where does the stupid word "privateer" come from? Who used it the first time? When? What was he or she thinking? Private? No way. And who cares being privateer or pirate, after being hung on a family gallows? Four men hung together, that's a party, right?

[@CosplayZine]

No need to be rude about it. But if you must know, the word privateer is steming from the word private which is often used as a ranking member. But the word teer was originally used by the English such as musketeer. However the word teer comes from the French being that "mousquetaire" is it's true origin. The word mousquet obviously meaning "musket" but the word "teer" substituted for taire which means "shut up" or "quiet" (ironically, what people should be told when they leave weird and rude comments) And so you see, they wanted the person to be a secret quiet marksmen for them aside from the usual military solider. A stealthy/private mercenary or quietly skilled bounty hunter/s basically.

[@GoldandGunpowder]

Privateers were not given letters of marque as is popularily assumed, they could be given a Letter of Marque, but the Marque was just one of many types of commissions which were most commonly called "Commission for a Private Man of War", essentially a blanket maritime mercenary license. "Man of War" was the period term for a state-employed sailor or soldier. "Privateer" is short for "Private Man of War" and stems from the 1650s. Never heard it applied to land mercenaries. The word does not literally exist in other languages, but the translated word usually corresponds to their translation of the "Commission for a Private Man of War"(not Letter of Marque). For example: French: Letre du Course("Racing Letter"/"Course Letter" -> Corsairs Swedish: Kaparbrev(Capturing Letter) -> Kapare