However, there are several reasons for doubting da Nova made this discovery. Although contradictory in describing other events, these chronicles almost unanimously claim João da Nova found St Helena sometime in 1502, although none quote the precise date. This tradition has been reviewed by a 2022 paper which concluded the Portuguese chronicles published at least 50 years later, are the sole primary source to the discovery. Since the early 19th century, the British occasionally used the island as a place of exile, most notably for Napoleon Bonaparte, Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo and over 5,000 Boer prisoners.ĭiscovery and early years, 1502–1658 īy long tradition the island was sighted on by the four ships of the 3rd Portuguese Armada commanded by Galician navigator João da Nova during the return voyage to Lisbon, and that he named it Santa Helena after Saint Helena of Constantinople. Claiming to be Britain's second oldest colony, after Bermuda, this is one of the most remote settlements in the world and was for several centuries of vital strategic importance to ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa. Tactical diversity in World of Warships comes from the inclusion of many different classes of warships, including: aircraft carriers, capable of providing remote air support and striking targets at extreme range colossal battleships that project power across vast swaths of ocean light and heavy cruisers with the capability to quickly respond to changing battlefield conditions and stealthy, agile destroyers which can be highly effective in group attacks.Saint Helena has a known history of over 500 years since its recorded discovery by the Portuguese in 1502. Sudden ambushes, cunning flanking attacks, open confrontation and "head-on" assaults - captains must strive to find an ideal way to deliver a decisive blow at the enemy. In order to achieve victory in battle, players must employ a wide range of strategies in a variety of tactical decisions. Epic battles rage across the oceans of the world in order to claim victory among teams comprised of the greatest representatives from the era of multi-ton marine giants. More: Changelogs World of Warships World of Warships is a naval action MMO, dipping into the world of large-scale sea battles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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