West Africa Squadron

Unit of the British Royal Navy

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2021 A research paper in the International Journal of Maritime History critically assessed the West Africa Squadron, arguing that the Royal Navy was not fully committed to ending the slave trade, with the Squadron representing less than 5% of Royal Navy warships and being inadequate for its vast patrol area.
2018 Lona Manning published historical novel 'A Marriage of Attachment' featuring the West African Squadron.
2017 Lona Manning published historical novel 'A Contrary Wind' featuring the West African Squadron.

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