Historical Events tagged with "hms pickle"
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HMS Pickle Captures Slave Ship Voladora
HMS Pickle, a British Royal Navy brig, successfully captured the armed slave ship Voladora off the coast of Cuba. The encounter marked a significant effort in the Royal Navy's anti-slavery operations, showcasing the ongoing conflict against the transatlantic slave trade. The capture involved an intense naval engagement, with HMS Pickle intercepting Voladora while it was attempting to evade British patrols in the Caribbean. This action not only underscored the Royal Navy's commitment to suppressing slavery but also highlighted the perilous conditions of maritime law enforcement during this period.
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