Episode
Rev250-074 Congress Authorizes Privateers
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- American Revolution Podcast
- Published
- Mar 18, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 385
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Summary
Unable to build a navy that could compete with the British, on March 23, 1776, Congress privatizes a navy by authorizing private ships to capture British shipping. To learn more about the Revolution, you can listen to more episode for free at blog.amrevpodcast.com. You can also subscribe for free on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever else podcasts are available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices