The rescue of White slaves from Africa by an Anglo/Dutch fleet in 1816⛓️‍💥#slaveryhistory #rescue

Added: 2026-05-27

[00:00:00]You need to hear this if you love dramatic history. On August 27th, 1816, an Anglo Dutch fleet blew the roof off barbar piracy. Thousands of captives would get a shot at freedom. Quick setup. For decades, North African corsairs in Alers captured ships, enslaved Europeans. Britain and the Netherlands had had enough. Commanded by Admiral Lord Xmouth, a combined fleet arrived and opened a massive bombardment on August 27th, 1816.

[00:00:34]Coastal forts took direct hits. Gun imp placements took direct hits. The Caspar took direct hits. The city's defenses were devastated. The show of force forced negotiations. Within days, a treaty was signed. Thousands of Christian slaves were freed or ransomed.

[00:00:54]The bombardment didn't erase all problems, but it marked a turning point.

[00:00:59]European navies pressed the end of state sponsored slavery and piracy in the region. Short, sharp, consequential.

[00:01:08]History by cannon.