Title

Surrender of the Tonga or Friendly Islands

Caption

Surrender of the Tonga or Friendly Islands. The arrival of the British fleet at Tonga on 19th May 1901 to receive formal possession of the islands from Germany.

Date

1901

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP17A26_474

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,3Mb) / 13,1in x 17,8in / 3927 x 5341 (300dpi)

Keywords

Surrender Tonga Friendly Islands British Fleet Islands Germany Troops Samoa Illustration Drawing German Britain Politics Political Battle Fight Soldiers Traditional 20th century Early 20th century