Capture of the Veloz Passagera

The Capture of Veloz Passagera was a single ship action that occurred during the British Royal Navy's anti-slavery blockade of Africa in the early and mid 19th century. The sloop-of-war , of 18 guns, under Captain William Broughton, captured the 20-gun Cuban slave ship Veloz Passagera, , master.

Capture of the Veloz Passagera

The Capture of Veloz Passagera was a single ship action that occurred during the British Royal Navy's anti-slavery blockade of Africa in the early and mid 19th century. The sloop-of-war , of 18 guns, under Captain William Broughton, captured the 20-gun Cuban slave ship Veloz Passagera, , master.