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    History of Bermuda

    Bermuda was first documented by a European in 1503 by Spanish explorer Juan de Bermúdez. In 1609, the English Virginia Company, which had established Jamestown in Virginia two years earlier, permanently settled Bermuda in the aftermath of a hurricane, when the crew and passengers of Sea Venture steered the ship onto the surrounding reef to prevent it from sinking, then landed ashore. Bermuda's first capital, St. George's, was established in 1612. The Virginia Company administered the island as an extension of Virginia until 1614; its spin-off, the Somers Isles Company, took over in 1615 and managed the island until 1684, when the company's charter was revoked and Bermuda became an English Crown Colony. Following the 1707 unification of the parliaments of Scotland and England, which created the Kingdom of Great Britain, the islands of Bermuda became a British Crown Colony. When Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949, Bermuda became the oldest remaining British colony. Wikipedia

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  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Bermuda Gazette of 12 November 1796, calling for privateering against Spain and its allies, and with advertisements for crew for two privateer vessels. Bermuda was a center of privateering for most of its early history, with Bermuda governors Nathaniel Butler and Benjamin Bennett actively encouraging the practice.
  3. britannica.com

    Jan 3, 2025Geographical and historical treatment of Bermuda, self-governing British overseas territory in the western North Atlantic Ocean. It is an archipelago of 7 main islands and about 170 additional (named) islets and rocks, situated about 650 miles (1,050 km) east of Cape Hatteras (North Carolina, U.S.).
  4. britannica.com

    Jan 3, 2025Bermuda - British Colony, Shipwrecks, Tourism: In 1511 an island named "Bermudas" was depicted on a map in Spain. The Spanish navigator Fernández de Oviedo sailed close to the islands in 1515 and attributed their discovery to his countryman Juan Bermúdez, possibly as early as 1503. In 1609 about 150 English travelers aboard the Virginia Company ship Sea Venture, en route to the colony of ...
  5. bermuda4u.com

    The 'Three Kings of Bermuda' reign over the island until 1612. You can see a replica of the Deliverance at Ordnance Island in St George. There's also a statue of Admiral Sir George Somers here. The Hall of History mural at the National Museum of Bermuda depicts numerous scenes from the island's history, including the story of its ...
  6. smithsonianmag.com

    Bermuda's settlers instituted strict rules to protect this latter commodity, but a blight that began in the 1940s killed off these park-like forests and opened the way for invasive plants.
  7. en.wikipedia.org

    Bermuda (/ b ər ˈ m j uː d ə /; historically known as the Bermudas or Somers Isles) is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean.The closest land outside the territory is in the American state of North Carolina, about 1,035 km (643 mi) to the west-northwest.. Bermuda is an archipelago consisting of 181 islands, although the most significant islands are connected by bridges ...
  8. historyincharts.com

    Learn how Bermuda was discovered by Spanish explorers, became a refuge for shipwrecked English settlers, and developed into a profitable colony. Explore the key events, people, and challenges of Bermuda's history from the 16th to the 17th century.
  9. bermudatourism.org

    Before visiting you should learn about the history of Bermuda. Nearly 400 years of history exist, with buildings and culture still there today to convey this history to those who wish to visit. In fact, the history of the island is a huge part of the overall appeal of the island, bringing tourists and visitors to the island simply for the ...
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