The Corsair

The Corsair is a legendary European pirate or privateer from the 16th century, known for attacking ships and coastal towns during the Age of Exploration. Operating mainly in the Mediterranean, Corsairs were often authorized by governments to disrupt enemy trade, acting as both pirates and military allies. They played a significant role in shaping naval warfare and maritime politics of the time. Today, “corsair” also refers to a type of high-performance computer hardware company, but historically, it denotes these seafaring raiders who impacted European and Mediterranean history.