A privateersman is someone who either commanded or worked as a crew member on a privately owned ship that participated in the war, attacking or capturing enemy ships. It had to have the sanction of the government prior to engaging in the war.
A Prison Ship Martyr is a prisoner of war who died in captivity while being held on a ship. While held on these prison ships, the prisoners were intentionally neglected.
additional information courtesy of christina11 in the forums
A privateersman is someone who either commanded or worked as a crew member on a privately owned ship that participated in the war, attacking or capturing enemy ships. It had to have the sanction of the government prior to engaging in the war.
A Prison Ship Martyr is a prisoner of war who died in captivity while being held on a ship. While held on these prison ships, the prisoners were intentionally neglected.
additional information courtesy of christina11 in the forums
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