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Tonga and the Society Islands are ceded to Britain: the arrival of the British fleet
Tonga and the Society Islands are ceded to Britain: the arrival of the British fleet. Date: 19 May 1900
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Media ID 20952035
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Arrival Ceded Pacific Palm Torch
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning vintage print from the Media Storehouse collection, depicting a pivotal moment in Pacific history. Witness the arrival of the British fleet in Tonga and the Society Islands on May 19, 1900, as they claimed sovereignty following the cession of these islands. This beautifully preserved image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you to another era, making it an exceptional addition to any decor or a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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19 May 1900: Tonga and the Society Islands Ceded to Britain - The Arrival of the British Fleet This historic photograph captures the moment the British flag was raised over Tonga and the Society Islands, marking the formal cession of these Pacific territories to British rule. The date was 19 May 1900. In the foreground, a British warship sails into the harbor, its white sails billowing in the breeze. The Union Jack flies proudly from its mast, signaling the arrival of British authority. Soldiers and sailors line the deck, their rifles at the ready, while officers confer with local dignitaries. Behind the ship, a horse-drawn carriage approaches, its torch-bearing occupants making their way towards the warship. The torchbearers represent the symbolic transfer of power, as the local monarchs and chiefs relinquish their sovereignty to the British Crown. Palm trees line the shore, their fronds swaying gently in the tropical breeze. The clear blue waters of the Pacific lapping against the shore create a serene backdrop to this momentous occasion. The cession of Tonga and the Society Islands to Britain was the result of a series of events that began in the late 19th century, as European powers sought to expand their empires in the Pacific. The signing of the Anglo-French Convention in 1899, which divided the region between the two powers, paved the way for the formal cession of these territories to Britain. This photograph is a testament to the complex history of colonialism in the Pacific, and the enduring impact of European powers on the region's peoples and cultures.
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