In 1857, the Vereinsthaler was introduced across Germany and Austria-Hungary, with a silver content of 16â…” grams.
On 13 June 1872, a German fleet composed of SMS Vineta and SMS Gazelle seized Haitian Navy ships Union and Mont Organisé which were anchored in the port, as a means of pressure to have the Haitian government pay a 20,000 thaler debt to a German businessman.