Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution with Author Eric Jay Dolin

Presenting the maritime world of James Forten, featured in the Museum's Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia special exhibit, with tales of daring maneuvers at sea from his latest book, Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution, author Eric Jay Dolin discussed how privateers, private vessels ranging from 20-foot whaleboats to 40-cannon men-of-war, were critical to the outcome of the Revolutionary War and reveal the entrepreneurial ethos of the new United States.
This presentation was part of a Black Founders-inspired Lunch & Learn event exclusively for Museum Members on June 3, 2023.

[@geraldmantel4955]

Great topic, nice synopsis ...

[@Sheehan1]

An interesting topic, sorta feel this historian isn’t doing it justice