HMS Gannet and Anti-Slavery Efforts

HMS Gannet was a small cruiser vital for the British Empire's trade protection and anti-slavery efforts. Initially, it played a key role in the West Africa Squadron, patrolling the coast to intercept slave ships. Despite challenges, the squadron saved many lives. As the Atlantic slave trade ended, Britain's focus shifted to the Indian Ocean, targeting slave markets in Zanzibar and Mombasa. HMS Gannet conducted patrols in the Red Sea, facing hostile encounters. Its legacy as a symbol of the Victorian anti-slavery campaign endures, highlighted by a gift to President Obama made from its timber.

What was the primary role of HMS Gannet in the British Empire?

• To transport goods

• To protect trade and combat enemy trade

• To engage in naval battles

• To explore new territories

What was the main task of the West Africa Squadron?

• To engage in trade with African nations

• To patrol the West African coast and intercept slave ships

• To establish new colonies

• To explore the African continent

How many African lives were saved by the West Africa Squadron?

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 150,000

After the abolition of slavery in the Americas, where did Britain's anti-slavery efforts focus?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean

• The Atlantic Ocean

Which regions were central to the slave trade in the Indian Ocean?

• Addis Ababa and Mogadishu

• Cape Town and Durban

• Zanzibar and Mombasa

• Nairobi and Kampala

What did HMS Gannet encounter during its patrols in the Red Sea?

• Peaceful fishermen

• Friendly traders

• Pirates

• Resistance from slave traders

What happened to Lieutenant Stuart during a patrol?

• He captured a slave ship

• He retired

• He was fatally wounded

• He was promoted

Until when did HMS Gannet continue its anti-slavery patrols?

• 1850

• 1875

• 1900

• 1925

What was gifted to President Obama in 2009?

• A book about HMS Gannet

• A painting of HMS Gannet

• A model of HMS Gannet

• A pen holder made from HMS Gannet's timber

What does HMS Gannet symbolize today?

• The exploration of new lands

• The Victorian anti-slavery campaign

• The power of the British Empire

• The trade routes of the 19th century