GHANA. HM Steamer Scourge attacking Danish Accra. Gold Coast (Ghana) , 1855

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'H.M. Steamer "Scourge" attacking Danish Accra' from Illustrated London News (1855). Antique wood engraved print, 14.5 x 23.5cm, 5.75 x 9.25 inches

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Danish Gold Coast
The Danish Gold Coast was a part of the Gold Coast (roughly present-day Ghana), which is on the West African Gulf of Guinea (hence the territory is sometimes called Danish Guinea). It was colonized by the Danes, first under indirect rule by the Danish West India Company (a chartered company), later as a crown colony.

History

From 1658 several Danish settlements were established on the eastern Gold Coast:

Fort Fredensborg (Ningo: 1734-March 1850)

Fort Christiansborg (Accra/Osu: 1658-April 1659,1661-Dec 1680, February 1683-1693,1694-1850)

Fort Augustaborg (Tshe: 1787-March 1850)

Fort Prinsensten (Keta: 1780-12 March 1850)

Fort Kongensten (Ada: 1784-March 1850)

Carlsborg (February 1658-16 April 1659, 22 April 1663 - 3 May 1664)

Cong (Cong Height: 1659-24 April 1661)

Fort Frederiksborg (Amanful or Amanfro: 1659-16 April 1685)
On April 20, 1663, the Danish seizure of Fort Christiansborg and Carlsborg (Cape Castle) completed the annexation of the Swedish Gold Coast settlements. 1674 - 1755 the settlements were administered by the Danish West India-Guinea Company. December 1680 - 29 August 1682 the Portuguese occupy Fort Christiansborg.
In 1750 it was made a Danish crown colony. 1782 - 1785 it was under British occupation. On 30 March 1850 all Danish Gold Coast Settlements were sold to Britain and incorporated into the British Gold Coast.
The title of its chief colonial administrator was Opperhoved (singular; sometimes rendered in English as Station Chief) since 1658, only in 1766 upgraded to Governor.

(Source Wikipedia)

DATE PRINTED: 1855

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 14.5 x 23.5cm, 5.75 x 9.25 inches (Medium)

TYPE: Antique wood engraved print

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. However, please note: Verso text quite apparent in margin; The image shown may have been scanned from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale: The print you will receive is in Good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition compared to that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side of the picture. In some cases this may be visible on the picture itself (please check the scan prior to your purchase) or around the margin of the picture.

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Unsigned

PROVENANCE: Illustrated London News

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