York Island (Sierra Leone)

York Island is an Island in Sierra Leone. It is a small island located 2 km to the east of Bonthe, Sherbro Island.

The principal settlement on York Island is York, a small fishing village.[1]

History

York Island was rented from a Bulom King by the English Royal Africa Company, where they built a factory. This was fortified with stonewalls and equipped with canon. Thomas Corker's career took off following his appointment as was chief agent here. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Sierra Leone". Atlantic Whale Foundation. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  2. ↑ Fyfe, Christopher (1962). A Short History of Sierra Leone. London: Longmans.

Coordinates: 7°32′N 12°28′W / 7.533°N 12.467°W