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Port of Christianborg near Accra, 1873
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Port of Christianborg near Accra, 1873
This former Swedish outpost on the Gold Coast was sold to the British in 1873 when, 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. They then moved their administrative capital from Cape Coast Castle to Accra and their new acquisition, the Fort of Christianborg
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This historical print captures the Port of Christianborg near Accra in 1873, showcasing a significant moment in Ghana's colonial history. The former Swedish outpost on the Gold Coast was sold to the British in 1873, marking a pivotal shift in power and control. This transfer occurred after years of tension between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana, culminating in the British attack on and virtual destruction of the Asanti capital of Kumasi.
On 24 July 1874, Ghana was officially declared a crown colony by the British, who then relocated their administrative capital from Cape Coast Castle to Accra and Christianborg Fort. This move signified a new era for Ghana under British rule.
The image provides a glimpse into this transformative period, capturing both the beauty of the coastal landscape and the weight of historical events that unfolded there. It serves as a reminder of Ghana's complex past and its enduring legacy as a site where cultures collided and empires rose and fell.
As we reflect on this photograph, we are reminded of how history continues to shape our present reality, urging us to learn from our collective past as we navigate towards an inclusive future.
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