11 June 1795
British fleet arrives in False Bay
A British naval force arrived in False Bay and opened the campaign to secure the Cape from the Dutch-controlled administration.
established
war
A British naval force arrived in False Bay and opened the campaign to secure the Cape from the Dutch-controlled administration.
Significance
Start of the campaign that ended VOC rule at the Cape.
Why it matters
Start of the campaign that ended VOC rule at the Cape.