Mutiny.
It is a mutiny.
This is called mutiny and the sailors are mutineers.
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It is called a mutiny. On a military vessel it is treason and punishable by death.
When sailors take over a ship from the captain, it is referred to as a "mutiny." This act typically involves the crew rising against the captain and seizing control of the vessel, often due to grievances related to leadership, conditions, or treatment. Mutinies have occurred throughout maritime history and can lead to significant consequences for those involved.
People who overthrow their captain and take over a ship are typically referred to as "mutineers." This act of rebellion against authority is known as a mutiny. Historically, mutineers have sought control over the ship for various reasons, including grievances against leadership or a desire for better conditions. In literature and film, such events often lead to dramatic conflicts and power struggles among the crew.
The most famous sailor who overthrew his captain is Fletcher Christian, who led the mutiny on the HMS Bounty against Captain William Bligh in 1789. Discontent with Bligh's harsh leadership and treatment of the crew, Christian and several other sailors seized control of the ship, ultimately leading to their own settlement on Pitcairn Island. This event has become a significant historical and literary subject, symbolizing rebellion against tyranny.
At one point durning the revolution he was annoyed about the British taking American sailors off of American ships so he decided to sponsor a ship to take British sailors to trade for the Americans. The big mistake he made was the man he hired to captain the ship. The captain was only suppose to take British sailors and not booty. Instead he took booty and no sailors to trade. Franklin when he found out was angry and quit his sponsor of the ship. The Irish captain was arrested.
If sailors were rebelling against the captain, they would be acting mutinously.
Specifically, a member of a ship's crew who becomes involved in a mutiny (when the ship's crew overthrow their captain and take over). Use has been extended to include any situation where the lower orders overthrow those in power. Mel Gibson was a mutineer in the film "The Bounty" (film about a famous mutiny).
One the sailors ship could tip over,Two the ship could crash and sink.
A privateer was a hired ship to stop the British ship off the coast. They are like pirates because they stop and board the ship illegally. Ben Franklin hired an Irish captain to sail his privateer ship during the revolution. The captain was to stop British ships and free American sailors that had been captured by the British. He was also suppose take British sailors for ransom, but not take any goods or booty. Instead he did take booty and didn't ransom the sailors until Franklin found out. He fired the captain and pulled his support of the ship.