United Kingdom annexes Tristan da Cunha
- When
- 1816–1817
- Where
- Tristan da Cunha
- Episodes
- 2
The United Kingdom formally annexed the Tristan da Cunha archipelago on 14 August 1816, establishing it as a dependency of the Cape Colony. A garrison was dispatched to secure possession, maintaining a military presence on the island until November 1817.
Episodes
- Formal Annexation
The United Kingdom formally annexed the Tristan da Cunha archipelago on 14 August 1816, establishing it as a dependency of the Cape Colony.
- Garrison Withdrawal
The British garrison maintained on Tristan da Cunha was withdrawn in November 1817.
Background and detail
Background. The formal proclamation of annexation occurred on 14 August 1816. The United Kingdom dispatched a garrison to secure possession of the islands, making them a dependency of the Cape Colony in South Africa. This administrative change marked the beginning of British colonial control over the archipelago.
Garrison and Purpose. A small garrison was maintained on Tristan da Cunha following the annexation. This military presence remained on the island until November 1817. The garrison's role was to secure possession of the territory, establishing the administrative link to the Cape Colony.
Sources
- Tristan da Cunha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- History of Tristan da Cunha Wikipedia
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