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'''Gorée Island''' is an island near | '''Gorée Island''' is an island near [[Dakar]], the capital of {{Wiki|Senegal}}. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the mid-18th century, the [[Templars|Templar Order]] ran a [[slavery]] operation on the island, preparing for an expedition to [[Chichen Itza]] in [[Mexico]]. In 1751, the Templar [[John Harrison]] visited the island and wrote a letter to [[Reginald Birch]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]].<ref name="War letter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters|War Letters: "A Door of No Return"]]</ref> | During the mid-18th century, the [[Templars|Templar Order]] ran a [[slavery]] operation on the island, preparing for an expedition to [[Chichen Itza]] in [[Mexico]]. In 1751, the Templar [[John Harrison]] visited the island and wrote a letter to [[Reginald Birch]], [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] of the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]].<ref name="War letter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[War Letters|War Letters: "A Door of No Return"]]</ref> | ||
In the letter, he advised that the Order cease all operations on Gorée, due to its proximity to the major trading centres | In the letter, he advised that the Order cease all operations on Gorée, due to its proximity to the major trading centres [[Saint-Louis, Senegal|Saint-Louis]] in Senegal and {{Wiki|Gambia}}. He also explained that exagerrated reports of slavery on Gorée had begun to circulate, potentially exposing the Templars to their enemies. Harrison suggested that the Order acquire slaves from the French and Spanish colonies in the [[Caribbean]] instead.<ref name="War letter" /> | ||
During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Templar [[Shay Cormac]] sent troop-filled ships to the region to provide reinforcement to the British in their battles in the West Atlantic and to further the Templars' own interests.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[The Naval Campaign#Goree Island|The Naval Campaign: "African Armada"]]</ref> The Templars later sent a second wave of troops to cover the British Navy's ineptitude.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[The Naval Campaign#Goree Island|The Naval Campaign: "Cleaning Up Messes"]]</ref> | During the [[Seven Years' War]], the Templar [[Shay Cormac]] sent troop-filled ships to the region to provide reinforcement to the British in their battles in the West Atlantic and to further the Templars' own interests.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[The Naval Campaign#Goree Island|The Naval Campaign: "African Armada"]]</ref> The Templars later sent a second wave of troops to cover the British Navy's ineptitude.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' – [[The Naval Campaign#Goree Island|The Naval Campaign: "Cleaning Up Messes"]]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 21 August 2023
Gorée Island is an island near Dakar, the capital of Senegal.
History
During the mid-18th century, the Templar Order ran a slavery operation on the island, preparing for an expedition to Chichen Itza in Mexico. In 1751, the Templar John Harrison visited the island and wrote a letter to Reginald Birch, Grand Master of the British Rite.[1]
In the letter, he advised that the Order cease all operations on Gorée, due to its proximity to the major trading centres Saint-Louis in Senegal and Gambia. He also explained that exagerrated reports of slavery on Gorée had begun to circulate, potentially exposing the Templars to their enemies. Harrison suggested that the Order acquire slaves from the French and Spanish colonies in the Caribbean instead.[1]
During the Seven Years' War, the Templar Shay Cormac sent troop-filled ships to the region to provide reinforcement to the British in their battles in the West Atlantic and to further the Templars' own interests.[2] The Templars later sent a second wave of troops to cover the British Navy's ineptitude.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (mentioned only)