Episode 2 of 2
Formal Handover
- When
- 6 April 1872
- Where
- Elmina
On April 6, 1872, the Dutch Gold Coast was formally ceded to the United Kingdom following parliamentary ratification of the treaty.
Elmina was formally handed over to Britain on this date. The transfer completed the process of consolidating British influence on the Gold Coast, ending the Dutch colonial presence in the region.
Sources
- Dutch Gold Coast Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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