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Conquest of Banda by the English on August 9, 1810, (1811). lllustrative account of Captain Cole's splendid achievement in the capture of the island of Banda. Map of the island of Banda-Neira, with the island's defenses marked on it, Castle Belgica. 'General Chart of Defence for the Island Banda Neira which demonstrates the fire directions and how one Battery Commands and supports the other also teh stations of Piquet guards, alarm posts and Corps of Reserve. By order of Mr. William Jacob Cranssen, Governor and Director of Amboina, and the places subordinate thereto. (Signed) P.I. Beetjies Lieut.t Engr'.