The raids were masterminded by an American plantation owner who blamed the war for the loss of his fortune. He was assisted by two British non-commissioned officers who were on the run for murder and who ironically landed on Tarutao to sit out the war.
An American plantation owner masterminded the raids, blaming the war for his financial losses. This individual was supported by two British non-commissioned officers, both of whom were on the run for murder and ended up landing in Tarutao to evade the fighting.