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Formal Annexation
- When
- 14 August 1816
- Where
- Tristan da Cunha
The United Kingdom formally annexed the Tristan da Cunha archipelago on 14 August 1816, establishing it as a dependency of the Cape Colony.
The formal proclamation of annexation was made on 14 August 1816. The United Kingdom dispatched a garrison to secure possession, making the islands a dependency of the Cape Colony in South Africa.
Sources
- Tristan da Cunha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- History of Tristan da Cunha Wikipedia
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