On 7 December 1832, the ARA "Sarandí" whilst on patrol around the Falkland Islands, encountered the American sealer "The Sun" under the command of T.P.Trott. After firing on "The Sun" and boarding her, the captain was ordered to quit the Falklands. Trott returned to Montevideo and addressed the American legation there seeking protection from an American warship. In Montevideo, Trott was instructed to return to the islands and to ignore the warning, whilst the USS "Lexington" was prepared to return to the islands and if necessary seize the "Sarandí". This second exhibition never took place, since during preparations the "Sarandí" was observed returning to Buenos Aires following the reassertion of British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.