Second Sumatran expedition

The Second Sumatran expedition was a punitive expedition by the United States Navy against inhabitants of the island of Sumatra. After Malay warriors or pirates had massacred the crew of the American merchant ship , an expedition of two American warships landed a force that defeated the Malays in two short engagements.

Second Sumatran expedition

The Second Sumatran expedition was a punitive expedition by the United States Navy against inhabitants of the island of Sumatra. After Malay warriors or pirates had massacred the crew of the American merchant ship , an expedition of two American warships landed a force that defeated the Malays in two short engagements.