Trenton
A merchant vessel outfitted to fight is commonly referred to as a "privateer." These ships were typically merchant ships that were armed and authorized by a government to engage in warfare, particularly against enemy vessels. Privateers operated during times of conflict, capturing enemy ships and cargo, and were often motivated by profit, as they could keep the spoils of their captures. This practice was a legal form of piracy sanctioned by letters of marque issued by governments.
Natalie Merchant's birth name is Natalie Anne Merchant.
Robert Maclay - merchant - was born in 1834.
Andrew Barker - merchant - died in 1577.
Robert Murray - merchant - died in 1786.
A merchant vessel outfitted to fight is commonly referred to as a "privateer." These ships were typically merchant ships that were armed and authorized by a government to engage in warfare, particularly against enemy vessels. Privateers operated during times of conflict, capturing enemy ships and cargo, and were often motivated by profit, as they could keep the spoils of their captures. This practice was a legal form of piracy sanctioned by letters of marque issued by governments.
Another name for merchant warships is "auxiliary cruisers." These vessels, typically civilian merchant ships, are converted or outfitted to serve military purposes, often used for patrolling, transporting troops, or supporting naval operations during wartime.
Privateers or Merchant Mariners help win the Revolutionary War. To add to this, they issued Letters of Marque to privately owned, armed merchant ships and Commissions for privateers, which were outfitted as warships to prey on enemy merchant ships
Embargo / Embargoes
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That would be a fleet.
Argosy
Merchant vessels sailing together was known as a convoy, much used in World War II, with escorting warships, and aircraft when possible.
Orchard Cook has written: 'Mr. Cook's motion for arming merchant vessels' -- subject(s): Armed merchant ships, Merchant ships
I believe that RMS stands for Royal Merchant Ship.
To patrol (look for) merchant vessels in the sea lanes.