Revolution 250 Podcast
Revolution 250 is a consortium of organizations in New England planning commemorations of the American Revolution's 250th anniversary. https://revolution250.org/Through this podcast you will meet many of the people involved in these commemorations, and learn about the people who brought about the Revolution--which began here. To support Revolution 250, visit https://www.masshist.org/rev250Theme Music: "Road to Boston" fifes: Doug Quigley, Peter Emerick; Drums: Dave Emerick
Revolution 250 Podcast
Rebels at Sea; Privateering in the American Revolution with Eric Jay Dolin
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Eric Jay Dolin
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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Privateering enjoys a somewhat spotty historical reputation, being considered little more than state-sponsored pirates. But there is no denying the importance of privateers to the cause of Independence, providing military supplies, foodstuffs. cash, and merchantable goods Continental treasury. Privateers such as John Manley, Jonathan Haraden and Luke Ryan some of the first American maritime heroes, and event Continental Navy captains such as John Barry and Thomas Truxton also commanded privateers. We hear their stories and more from Eric Jay Dolin, author of Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution. .