During the early 19th century as a consequence of the various wars that had erupted all over the world, piracy in the Caribbean saw an uptick as pirates and privateers took advantage of the situation.

[3] Nevertheless, Nordling received heavy criticism from the United States of America who accused Norderling of aiding the pirates in the Antilles.

[4][1] Relations with the United States worsened as Norderling as ordered by Karl XIV Johan, refused to let the Americans establish a consulate in Gustavia.

[2][5] Norderling also promises that if any privateers are found on the small island of Fourchue (a notable pirate hub in Saint-Barthelemy), he will drive them away.

[2] This fleet came to use in early 1821 as the privateers of José Gervasio Artigas were spotted on Fourchue whereafter Norderling deployed a Schooner to take care of the matter.

[2][5] On the 14th of April, Norderling's fleet captured a pirate schooner that had previously been a part of the American Navy.

The French attempted to enter Swedish waters but were fired upon from Fort Gustavia whereafter they were forced to leave.

[5][2] The ship, while flying an American flag, was in fact a Portuguese vessel that had been captured by Artigas privateers.

Due to the strength of the pirates, Norderling was wary of sending the Gustavian militia to capture them and decided to instead hire some privateers who were to accompany Major Hasuum on his way to the island.

[5] Hasuum boarded the island's schooner, but it was never put into action as the pirates did not resist being detained.