1619
Anglo-Dutch joint settlement at the Cape is proposed
English and Dutch commercial interests considered a joint base at the Cape, but the proposal was not implemented.
probable
diplomacy
English and Dutch commercial interests considered a joint base at the Cape, but the proposal was not implemented.
Significance
The proposal reflected the strategic value of a provisioning station before permanent VOC settlement.
Why it matters
The proposal reflected the strategic value of a provisioning station before permanent VOC settlement.
Disputed interpretations
The proposal requires confirmation from the original company correspondence before publication.