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The Burning of Greytown 1854
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The Burning of Greytown 1854
In response to British taxing of ships using the Nicaragua route to California, the USS Cyane bombarded Greytown with little damage, before landing ashore and setting the town on fire. Greytown was completely destroyed, but due to involvement in the Crimean War at the time, Britain had little resource to do more than formally protest, alongside international outrage at the destruction of the town. The United States refused to apologise.
2nd August 1854
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The Burning of Greytown, 2nd August 1854: A Historical Tragedy on the Mosquito Coast This evocative image captures the aftermath of the destruction of Greytown, a once thriving settlement on the Mosquito Coast in present-day Nicaragua. The event took place on the 2nd of August, 1854, as a response to Britain's taxation of ships using the Nicaragua route to California. The United States Navy, specifically the USS Cyane, bombarded the town with little damage, but soon after, American marines landed ashore and set the town on fire. Greytown, a part of the Miskito Kingdom, was completely destroyed. Britain, already heavily involved in the Crimean War, had limited resources to respond effectively. They formally protested the incident alongside international outrage at the destruction of the town. The United States, however, refused to apologize for their actions. The image, published by the Illustrated London News Ltd, depicts the devastation left in the wake of the attack. The flames consume what remains of the town, while smoke rises into the sky. The once vibrant community is reduced to ashes, leaving its residents displaced and in despair. The event served as a significant diplomatic incident between the United States and Britain, highlighting the tensions between the two nations during this period. The Burning of Greytown stands as a reminder of the complex geopolitical landscape of the 19th century and the consequences of colonial power and expansionism.
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