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As restraints increased, the Yankee skippers became sly and cunning--risking capture, using neutral flags, and finding other subterfuges for new restrictions.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “As restraints increased, the Yankee skippers became sly and cunning--risking capture, using neutral flags, and finding…”
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This observation points to the cunning strategies employed by American sailors to navigate increasing restrictions during wartime.
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