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Wednesday, 24 July 2019

The Spanish navy versus the Colombian privateers according to the Nederlandsche Staatscourant dated 9 December 1825

Madrid, 24 November. From Cadiz arrived tidings that the ships which were lying in this harbour ready to depart towards Malaga this won’t do before tomorrow and while being escorted by 4 warships. It’s a sign how dangerous these waters are nowadays caused by the Colombian privateers even on such a short distance.