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Slave ships on the ocean. Wood engraving by Smyth.
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Slave ships on the ocean. Wood engraving by Smyth.

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: Night chase of the brigantine slaver "Windward", by H.M. steam-sloop "Alecto". Smyth sc.

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