Royal Navy off Kingston, 1825


The presence of the Royal Navy off Kingston, Jamaica was not just to protect against foreign invasion or attack, it was also the most effective way of dealing with slave rebellions. The ability to move Britain's small forces around its island colonies rapidly was fundamental in allowing the authorities to deal with internal as well as external threats.


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by Stephen Luscombe