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King's Ride to Grahamstown
- When
- June 1842
- Where
- Grahamstown
Dick King and Ndongeni rode 960 kilometers from Port Natal to request reinforcements for the besieged British garrison.
The ride began from Port Natal to convey Captain Smith's request for immediate reinforcements. The journey covered 960 kilometers in 10 days. The ride is credited with contributing to the British victory at the Battle of Congella, which began on 23 May 1842. The specific arrival date in Grahamstown is not explicitly stated in the supplied passages.
Sources
- Dick King Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Battle of Congella Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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