Events tagged with "hms challenger"

Historical Events tagged with "hms challenger"

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Fremantle Declares Swan River Colony for Britain

April 25th, 1829 195 years ago

Charles Fremantle arrived in HMS Challenger off the coast of modern-day Western Australia to proclaim British sovereignty over the Swan River area. This declaration initiated the establishment of the Swan River Colony, facilitating British settlement and development. Fremantle’s presence marked a significant moment in colonial expansion as he sought to secure the area for agricultural and strategic purposes, responding to the growing interests of the British Empire in the Asia-Pacific region.