a) Harassing British ships

In the Revolutionary War, privateers played a significant role against British naval forces by harassing and capturing British ships. Privateers, privately owned armed ships authorized by the Continental Congress, disrupted British trade and supply lines. Their actions, while motivated partly by profit, were crucial in weakening the British economy and naval strength. The use of privateers reflects the innovative tactics employed by the Americans in their naval strategy and their ability to engage in asymmetrical warfare against the powerful British Navy.