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Shipping bullocks to Cape Coast Castle, 1874
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Shipping bullocks to Cape Coast Castle, 1874
Shipping bullocks from Sierra Leone for Cape Coast Castle during the British expedition to crush the King of the Ashantis in the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74). In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, the British attacked and virtually destroyed the Asanti capital of Kumasi, and officially declared Ghana a crown colony on 24 July 1874
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This evocative image captures the moment of departure for a group of sturdy bullocks as they are prepared for shipping from Sierra Leone to Cape Coast Castle in 1874. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in Ghanaian history, as the British expedition to crush the King of the Ashantis in the Second Ashanti War (1873-74) was reaching its climax. Decades of uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana had culminated in the attack and virtual destruction of the Asanti capital, Kumasi, on 24th January 1873. The British officially declared Ghana a crown colony on the 24th of July, 1874. The import of these strong bullocks from Sierra Leone was crucial for the British forces, as they sought to consolidate their control over the newly conquered territory. The image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the logistical challenges of the British expedition. The bullocks, which would have been essential for transportation and labor, are carefully secured to the deck of a ship, their hides glistening in the sunlight. The scene is a poignant reminder of the human and animal toll of colonial expansion. The Second Ashanti War marked the end of Asanti independence and the beginning of British rule in Ghana. This historical photograph offers a unique window into a significant moment in the country's past, as it documents the movement of resources and people in the context of colonial conquest.
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