Episode 5 of 6
Seizure of Dutch East Indiamen
- When
- 18 August 1795
- Where
- Simon's Town
- Part of
- Invasion of the Cape Colony
The British commander authorised the seizure of five Dutch East Indiamen merchant ships at anchor at Simon's Town on 18 August 1795.
Following the fighting, the British commander authorised the seizure of five Dutch East India Company merchant ships at anchor at Simon's Town on 18 August 1795.
Sources
- Invasion of the Cape Colony Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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