On the Wikipedia article for "Privateer", it mentions several aspects such as "privateer sponsors," "shipowners," and "investors." What do we know about the sponsors, shipowners, and investors in privateering? What kinds of people could afford to invest in this business at the time?
by /u/NikKerk in /r/AskHistorians
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