US EditionThe Royal Navy's Campaign to Suppress the Slave Trade
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The Royal Navy's Campaign to Suppress the Slave Trade
Shortly after the passing of the Slave Trade Act of 1807, the Royal Navy's West Africa Squadron was formed. The purpose of this new unit was a unique one in global history. Its ships were to seize vessels that were carrying slaves across the Atlantic Ocean.The West Africa, or 'Preventative Squadron', would remain operational over the next six decades. While estimates of the squadron's effectiveness vary, it succeeded in rescuing something about …
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