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Event	Date
HMS Boreas sank at Hanois	28th November
Hanois Lighthouse’s foundation stone was laid	15th August
A tomato ship and a tanker collided	6th August

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Jersey sides with England, rather than France
The Channel Islands occupied a curious political position straddling England and France for more than 130 years.
Superior Council is established to guide Jersey through the Occupation
Although the German authorities were in control throughout the Occupation, they channelled their authority through the Superior Council.

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