The Dutch Republic formally made claim to Saint Helena in 1633, although there is no evidence that they ever occupied, colonised or fortified it. By 1651, the Dutch had mainly abandoned the island in favour of their colony at the Cape of Good Hope. COUNT 3
QSN1 Who claimed Saint Helena in 1633? ANS1 The Dutch Republic QSN2 What year did the Dutch abandon the island? ANS2 1651 QSN3 Which colony did the Dutch abandon the island for? ANS3 Cape of Good Hope.