Proclamation of the Colony of Bay Islands

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Proclamation of the Colony of Bay Islands

The British gained violent control of the Bay Islands from Honduras in 1838, but did little about any formalities or governance until March 1852, when a royal warrant was issued and the islands were declared a British colony. A ship floats in the background as several sailors raise a British flag. Two lines of soldiers wait as several officers stand next to a wooden building, where the warrant has been nailed. Several islanders are standing in a group, watching them.
1853

Media ID 23089422

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

1853 Colony Control Declared Floats Gained Governance Honduras Islanders Issued Lines Nailed Raise Sailors Stand Violent Warrant Watching

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