If you decided to take up the trade as a privateer under which nation(s) would you be willing to sail? From whom would you accept a letter of reprisal?
Oh, definitely Wales!
They produced Henry Morgan and Bartholomew Roberts. :D
After 1707 though it would have to be England since Wales merged with it.
If, IF, I had no other option, I'd sail for England (including Wales, as that country holds a special charm) or Portugal. I have an axe to grind with Spain. ;D
Ah, now, Madjack, mi familia dates back to at least the mid 1500's in old Espana. I hope you will show me some professional courtesy should you ever find me sailing under red & gold; I will do the same, corazon.
The LandSharks sail under the flag of the Kingdom of GlenLivet.
Never worry, Taffy! I'll always show respect for a fellow pirata!
Ixnay onna da rivateer-pa! Same-Same anny lettereses o' reprisal or marque. Dinna suit me it don't.
I be a solitary sort an' nary a joiner per se. I only latch on as long as it profits me - then on t' th' next.
THe Netherlands, them butterboxes were at war with everyone at one time or another.
And, once said Letter was in hand, I'd promptly chuck it it in the scupper and take what ever prizes come our way.
Or better yet, have the ships scrivner make a fair copy, with the country of choice filled in. One for each, that way , I could fan them out like a full house in Vegas, when boarded by a superior vessel and 'say take yer pick! ' 'Oh and by the way, you and yer boats crew are now being held as hostage for fair passage.'