View source for The Haitian Revolution at Sea

==Citation==
Scott, Julius, University of Michigan. "The Haitian Revolution at Sea."  The Haitian Revolution: Viewed 200 Years After, an International Scholarly Conference. [[ John Carter Brown Library]], Providence, RI.  June 19, 2004.

==Notes==
Following are rough notes of de Scott's presentation, taken by Stuart Maxwell on June 19, 2004.

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* Many vessels (in late 18th century) adopt the name "Vengeance." The word, in fact, is almost a watchword for the fights of the 18th century.
* Vengeance, Vangeur(?), Liberte - The fact that these vessels were named with these watchwords and were circulating the Atlantic and [[Caribbean]] is significant.
* The presence of black crews on privateers and their conversations in port prompted and aided the flight of [[slaves]] to the vessels.
* [[Saint-Domingue]]'s exertions at sea were quashed.  However [[Toussaint]] started to explore the possiblity of violating the prohibition against Saint-Domingue's development of maritime capability.  The lack of sea power weakened Toussaint.

==See also==
* [[Quasi-War]] - An undeclared naval war between France and the United States from [[1798]] - [[1800]].

==External links==
* Historia y Arqueologia Marítima: [http://www.histarmar.com.ar/ArmadasExtranjeras/Haiti/Haiti-armada.htm Armada de Haití - sus buques e historia] - Images and information about  various Haitian ships of war. [Spanish text]

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