West Indies anti-piracy operations of the United States

West Indies anti-piracy operations
Part of Piracy in the Caribbean

USS Grampus defeated the pirate ships Palyrma and El Mosquito during the operation.
Date1814–1825
Location
Result American victory
Belligerents
 United States Caribbean pirates
Commanders and leaders
William H. Crawford
James Biddle
David Porter
Jean Lafitte
Jean La Farges Executed
Louis-Michel Aury
Diabolito
Roberto Cofresi Executed
Strength
2 frigates
2 corvettes
2 sloops of war
2 brigs
4 schooners
2 gunboats
1,346 sailors and
marine infantry
Unknown

The West Indies Anti-Piracy Operations were a series of military operations and engagements undertaken by the United States Navy against pirates in and around the Antilles. Between 1814 and 1825, the American West Indies Squadron hunted pirates on both sea and land, primarily around Cuba and Puerto Rico.[1] After the capture of Roberto Cofresi in 1825, acts of piracy became rare, and the operation was considered a success, although limited occurrences went on until slightly after the start of the 20th century.[2]

  1. ^ "The Repression Of Piracy In The West Indies. 1814-1825". usni. December 1911. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  2. ^ Wombwell