Historically, the island has proven an important stop for sailing ships needing a stopover in the Atlantic, and was annexed by the UK in 1816 to ensure the French couldn't use it as a base to attempt a rescue of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was imprisoned at Saint Helena. - - Hiking paths and rough roads are plentiful around the small and remote volcanic island - - The Settlement was named in honour of the 1867 visit of Queen Victoria's son Prince ...
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