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by Apocryphon 2446 days ago
Do Congressional-issued letters of marque have jurisdiction on international waters?
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Letters of Marque and privateering became illegal internationally in the late 19th century with a naval treaty. Prize warfare conducted by official naval forces is something different, si.
AFAIK, no. No country has any effect there, as international waters don't belong to any nation.