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Capture of General Ramirez

When
1820-06-29
Where
Off St.
Part of
Founding of the African Slave Trade Patrol

The USS Dallas captured the brig General Ramirez carrying 280 African slaves off St. in June 1820.

On June 29, 1820, the USS Dallas captured the 10-gun brig General Ramirez. The vessel was carrying 280 African slaves. This event occurred off St., representing a specific enforcement action during the patrol's early operational period.

Sources

  1. African Slave Trade Patrol Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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