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Monday 11 August 2014

Colombian corvette Bolivar arrived at Willlemstad, Curacao according to the Dutch newspaper De Curacaosche courant dated Saturday 17 May 1823

An item reported the arrival at Willemstad, Curacao on the 16th of the corvette Bolivar captain Christie coming from La Guayra sending captain Maitland, the former commanding officer of the Maria Francisca, to the shore. Captain Murray who commanded the Bolivar before was arrested at La Guayra to explain why he was not present during the last battle.