prize-taking
Claiming enemy vessels
Prize-taking is the capture of enemy ships or property at sea during wartime, especially under legal authority.
A vessel seized this way becomes a prize, subject to condemnation by admiralty courts.
The practice was central to naval warfare and privateering through the 19th century: The captain made his fortune through prize-taking during the war.
Authorized civilian warship
- captureTake into custody
- boardingEntering a vehicle
- plunderGoods seized violently
- warshipArmed naval vessel
admiralty · letters of marque · seizure · contraband · maritime · buccaneer · corsair · cargo
Achieving victory
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- trophyAward for winning
- medalMetal honor token
- victorOne who defeats opponents
achievement · first place · competition · podium · award ceremony · gold · triumph · accolade
Educational funding or erudition
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- laureateCelebrated achievement recipient
recognition · merit · achievement award · grant · endowment · ceremony · recipient · nomination
privateer
Authorized civilian warship
warship · admiralty · letters of marque · seizure · contraband · maritime · buccaneer · corsair · cargo · blockade
winning
Achieving victory
victor · achievement · first place · competition · podium · award ceremony · gold · triumph · accolade · recognition
scholarship
Educational funding or erudition
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- honorsRecognition for achievement
laureate · recognition · merit · achievement award · grant · endowment · ceremony · recipient · nomination · selection
prize-takingpiracy
Seaborne theft or bootlegging
unlawful seizure · buccaneering · marauding · freebooting · pillaging
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