Dutch Factory (Vengurla)

India / Maharashtra / Vengurla
 interesting place, historic city center
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In 1638 the Dutch had a trade settlement at Vengurla, where they victualled their ships during their eight months' blockade of Goa. A small British factory was established at Vengurla some time before 1772. In 1812 the town was ceded to the British by the Ran of Savantvadi.
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Coordinates:   15°51'33"N   73°37'50"E
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