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The Principality of Sealand is a micronation located on HM Fort Roughs, a former World War II Maunsell Sea Fort in the North Sea 10 km (six miles) off the coast of Suffolk, England.
Bates was now calling "Sealand") was outside British jurisdiction, being beyond the then three-mile limit of the country's waters, the case could not proceed. In 1975, Bates introduced a constitution for Sealand, followed by a flag, a national anthem, a currency and passports.
"war", but Achenbach, a German lawyer who held a Sealand passport, was charged with treason against Sealand, and was held unless he paid DM 75,000 (more than US$ 35,000). The governments of the Netherlands and Germany petitioned the British government for his
* 2007: Sealand was offered for sale through Spanish estate company InmoNaranja. Since a principality cannot technically be sold, Sealand's current owners plan to transfer "custodianship".
Sealand, saying it was not mentioned in treaties after the Second World War and so can be claimed by anyone. Michael Bates dismissed the claim as that of an "imposter", and Sealand News
The claim that Sealand is an independent sovereign state is based on the following contentions: 1. That when Paddy Roy Bates and his associates occupied Roughs Tower/HM Fort Roughs in 1967, it was located in international
Irrespective of its legal status, Sealand is managed by the Bates family as if it were a recognised sovereign entity, and they are its hereditary royal rulers. Roy Bates styles himself "Prince Roy" and his wife "Princess Joan". Their son is known as "His Royal Highness Prince
2004, Sealand was represented by Michael Bates's son James, who was referred to as "Prince Royal James". The facility is now occupied by one or more caretakers representing Michael Bates, who himself resides in Essex, England.
Sealand has been involved in several commercial operations, including the issuing of coins and postage stamps, and the establishment of an offshore Internet hosting facility or "data haven". Sealand also has an official website and publishes an online newspaper, Sealand News.
to Sealand News, a movie called Sealand is in development for release in 2010. As of 11 February 2007 Sealand is also taking bookings for tourist visits. For a period, Sealand camouflage passports were mass-manufactured and sold widely by a Spanish-based
start of the 21st century and Sealand is not a member of the Universal Postal Union, therefore its inward address is a PO Box in the United Kingdom. HavenCo Main article: HavenCo
Sealand has official national athletes, including non-Sealanders. These athletes take part in various sports, such as mini-golf and football. Sealand is a provisional member of the Nouvelle Fédération-Board, a football sanctioning body for non-recognised
Sealand claims that its first official athlete was Darren Blackburn of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, who was appointed in 2003. Blackburn has represented Sealand at a number of local sporting events, including marathons and off-trail races. Sealand's official U-20 National
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The entity known as the Principality of Sealand is a self-declared micronation constructed on Roughs Tower, an abandoned World War II offshore fortress in the North Sea six miles off the coast of Suffolk, England (51�53'40"N, 1�28'57"E). The viewpoint of the self-proclaimed
states is one of the requirements for statehood, but Sealand has not been granted this from any state. Its political status is discussed further below. The finances of the entity are largely dependent on HavenCo. Contents -
consistently ruled Sealand was not a part of the United Kingdom. In 1978, while the Prince was away, Sealand's then Prime Minister, Professor Alexander G Achenbach and several Dutch citizens forcibly took over Roughs Tower and held Prince Roy's son, Michael, captive,
Sealand's legitimate ruling authority, but he has in fact never exercised control over Roughs Tower. Map of the location of "Sealand" Prince Roy's son, Prince Michael, entered into a partnership with Ryan
Principality of Sealand, Sealand is not a state under the theory's criteria. Constitutive theory involves "recognition of existence" as opposed to "diplomatic recognition", i.e. until recently Libya was not recognised diplomatically, but was acknowledged to exist, as the UK
Sealand, however, believes it has de facto recognition. Sealand several months after the fire. Since the 1968 court decision, the United Kingdom has extended its territorial sea to twelve nautical miles, in accordance with the 1982
Sealand has several ancillary features of a state, including a constitution, a flag, a national anthem, a national motto, postage stamps, currency (1 Sealand dollar equaling 1 US dollar), and passports. For a period, Sealand passports were mass manufactured and
all Sealand passports were revoked in 1997. Possible legal quandaries similar to the statehood of Sealand are no longer possible today. Since the third conference on the laws of the sea, the nearest neighboring state is now required to consent to the
there is little media coverage of Sealand matters, it is not clear whether the Tribunal is constitutionally prescribed or if the (perhaps ad hoc) tribunals Advocate-General calls are typical. In any case, as per the constitution, ultimate judicial power rests in the Sovereign.
Sealand is not a member of the Universal Postal Union, which regulates the sending of mail between countries, and its address is in what it claims is a foreign country - in the same way that mail for the
The Principality of Sealand is a micronation that claims as its territory the artificial island of Roughs Tower, a former Maunsell Sea Fort located in the North Sea 10 km (six miles) off the coast of
German lawyer who held a Sealand passport, was charged with treason against Sealand and was held unless he paid DM 75,000 (more than £18,000). The governments of the Netherlands and Germany petitioned the British government for his release, but the United Kingdom
For a period, Sealand passports were mass-manufactured and sold widely (mostly to Eastern Europeans) by a Spanish-based group believed to be associated with the exile government under Seiger. These passports, which were not authorised by the Bates family, were linked to several
of Sealand" had ever existed. This case was not challenged by the Bates family, who assert that U.S. courts have no jurisdiction in determining the legitimacy of other states. Legal status -
Sealand's claim that it is an independent state is founded on the following two propositions: 1. When Paddy Roy Bates and his associates occupied Roughs Tower in 1967 it was located in international waters, outside the
In 1978 a German court ruled that Sealand was not a valid nation: "A man-made artificial platform, such as the so-called Duchy of Sealand, cannot be called either 'a part of the earth's surface' or 'land territory' and only structures which make use of a specific piece of
In 1990 a US Administrative Court also ruled that Sealand was not a valid sovereign nation, following evidence from James Murphy of the Department of Trade and Industry. On appeal in 1991 the decision that the state called Sealand does not exist, and has not ever existed was
Irrespective of its legal status, Sealand is managed by the Bates family as though it were a recognised sovereign entity, and they are its hereditary royal rulers. Roy and Joan Bates have been referred to internally since the
University of Sunderland on 25 November, 2004, Sealand was represented by Michael Bates' son James, who was referred to as "Prince Royal James". Sealand's royals are all believed to retain UK citizenship, and the family has not been in permanent residence on the Roughs Tower
Sealand State Corporation was chartered by Roy Bates and charged with the "development of the state" shortly after Sealand's foundation, but its current status and range of activities, if any, are unknown. In 2000, worldwide publicity was created about Sealand due to the
Sealand's legal system is claimed to follow British common law, and statutes take the form of Decrees enacted by the Sovereign. In 2003, Sealand appointed its first official athlete: Darren Blackburn of Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Blackburn has represented the
Sealand is not a member of the Universal Postal Union, which regulates the sending of mail between countries, and its address is in what it claims is a foreign country. In a similar manner, mail for the Turkish
Sealand has declared its currency to be the "Sealand Dollar", which it deems to be at parity with the U.S. dollar. Several dozen different coins have been minted since 1972 in various units of this currency.
* "Sealand: Wish You Were Here?" - Photographs and article by Kim Gilmour, Internet Magazine, August 2002 * Country's passports are for sale - Article from The Times about
Sealand was founded as a sovereign Principality in 1967 in international waters, six miles off the eastern shores of Britain. In late June of 2006, the island suffered a devastating fire which destroyed much of the country's administrative centre and the main
The history of Sealand is a story of a struggle for liberty. Sealand was founded on the principle that any group of people dissatisfied with the oppressive laws and restrictions of existing nation states
independence of Sealand was upheld in a 1968 British court decision where the judge held that Roughs Tower stood in international waters and did not fall under the legal jurisdiction of the United Kingdom.
The official language of Sealand is English and the Sealand Dollar has a fixed exchange rate of one U.S. dollar. Passports and stamps have been in circulation since 1969 and the latter decade of the 20th
The website which was originally constructed for Sealand is located at http://www.fruitsofthesea.demon.co.uk/sealand/; there you may find early pictures and other information relating to the first 25 years of the island's life; the web site is maintained there for historical purposes.
The Principality of Sealand off the British Coast is Not Independent - By Matt Rosenberg, About.com See More About: * united kingdom * country status * microstates
In 2000, the The Principality of Sealand came into the news because a company called HavenCo Ltd planned on operating a complex of Internet servers at Sealand, out of the reach of governmental control. HavenCo gave the Bates $250,000 and stock to lease Rough's Tower and the
and support of Sealand has been quite expensive over the past 40 years. An Assessment There are eight accepted criteria used to determine whether an entity is an independent country or not. Let's examine and answer each of the
collector) as Sealand is not a member of the Universal Postal Union, mail from Sealand can't be sent elsewhere (nor is there much sense in mailing a letter across the tower itself). Continued... Prev
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Sealand’s territory is an abandoned World War 2 sea fort – designed to shoot down German aircraft and missiles – built 7 nautical miles from the East coast of Britain, in what at the time were international waters.
more right to Sealand’s territory than Sealand has to Britain’s! When the “war” was over, the Dutch citizens were released, as per the Geneva convention. The German, one Professor Achenbach, was held a bit longer. King Danny I and Michael of Sealand A meeting of leaders
Sealand’s independence remained under constant threat and not just from the UK. In August 1978 several Dutch men and a German arranged to visit Sealand “to talk business”. While Roy was in England, they kidnapped his son, Michael, and took Sealand by force
longer - he’d previously accepted a Sealand Passport, and was therefore guilty of treason. Germany had to send a diplomat directly to Sealand to negotiate since, fingers already burnt once by Prince Roy, the British Government was staying well out of it, insisting it had no jurisdiction
Sealand is a sea fort in the North Sea, located 10 km off the coast of Suffolk, England. It is best known for its (unrecognized) claim to be the world's smallest nation. Get in -
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Sealand has minted coins intermittently since the early 1970s, although as with the Principality's stamps, few details are readily available, and it does not appear that any have been released in recent years
Sealand has never produced banknotes. 1972 Princess Joan Sailing Vessel SLC 001 Year: 1972 Metal: .925 silver
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stepping stone on which Sealand has built its reputation. Since 1977, Sealand has operated under the principle "No project is too large or small, every project must be completed on time.' More Info Copyright (c) 2008 Sealand Contractors Corp. All rights reserved
August 11, 2001 — The Principality of Sealand has citizens, currency, and a government. It issues passports and postage stamps. It enforces its own laws and defends its own borders. Does all that make Sealand a country? Before you answer, consider that Sealand is a 120-foot-long
These days, Sealand is guarded at all times by a security force. Alan Beale, the gun-toting chief of security, is always on the lookout for invaders, but he isn't overly worried. It would be extremely difficult
• Sealand claims it is the world's tiniest sovereign state, but it usually doesn't make the lists of the world's smallest countries. • Sealand's own site offers a bit more history, a few more pictures, and a faq.
independent state, the Principality of Sealand, has invited top U.S. rockers Airiel to play an exclusive gig, live from the Royal Palace - six miles off the coast of the UK. The event will also mark the first
When we found out about the history of Sealand, and how much has happened there in such a short time, we had to name our album after one of its most triumphant moments It's such a unique place and we are honoured to be invited as the
Sealand is just unbelievable, I never thought I'd have a title! The Chicago-based foursome is considered the perfect choice to perform having just released their latest album entitled 'Battle of Sealand',
"When we found out about the history of Sealand, and how much has happened there in such a short time, we had to name our album after one of its most triumphant moments," says Airiel guitarist Lord Chris deBrizzio. "It's such a unique place and we are honoured to be invited
Lord of Sealand is just unbelievable, I never thought I'd have a title!" The Battle of Sealand is arguably the most dramatic event in Sealand's brief but proud history. A mixed Germanic-Dutch force launched a
Sealand has celebrated a number of firsts recently - having launched the world's first national online casino, Sealand Casino, and receiving backing from Russian investors to launch its first communications satellite. The micro-nation also celebrated its 40th
The latest Principality of Sealand developments can be found at its official digital newspaper, Sealand News - sealandnews.com. About the Principality of Sealand On 2 September 1967, former English major Paddy Roy Bates formally occupied a former military fortress, created by Great Britain during
The Principality of Sealand's independence was upheld in a 1968 British court decision where the judge held that it stood in international waters and did not fall under the legal jurisdiction of the United Kingdom: giving birth to Sealand's national motto of E Mare
SealandThe Principality of Sealand is a unique little micronation with a colorful history. Located six miles off the eastern shores of Britain, it is one of four Maunsell Naval Sea Forts deployed by Britain during World War 2. It was originally called Roughs Tower, and
The structure Sealand is built upon is technically a very large sunken ship, due to the way it was deployed. It was built in 1942 on a pontoon barge at Red Lion Wharf as a superstructure of two hollow
ruled that Sealand was outside of British jurisdiction, therefore no ruling could be made against the Bates boys for their actions. The authorities decided not to appeal this ruling, as it may have led to an undesirable precedent.
that Sealand came under UK control so get out. As was pointed out at the time, you cant just extended your own sovereignty over someone elses. So Sealand stays. On an aside, is anyone else vaguely suspicious of excatly what is
hmmm it seems sealand has just recently had a massive fire and is barely livable. interesting Quote this » rougevert #4 December 3rd, 2006 5:51 pm I am intrigued by the idea of pirate broadcasters having helicopters.
Constitutional Monarchy of Sealand is now in bad health conditions. I wonder if the whole of the family and inhabitants make good use of the NHS which funded by the taxes that instead WE all have to pay, or if
"The Principality of Sealand is a non-DMCA country. However, it's information services are government regulated and specifically exclude activities such as: No pornography that would be considered illegal within the EU. No infringement of copyright
The Principality of Sealand is a self-declared independent micronation constructed on Roughs Tower, an abandoned WWII offshore fortress in the North Sea six miles off the coast of Suffolk, England (51°53'40"N, 1°28'57"E). Sealand has not been formally recognized by any government
consistently ruled Sealand was not a part of the United Kingdom. In 1978, while Prince Roy was away, a German man and several Dutch citizens forcibly took over Roughs Tower and held Prince Roy's son,
other state recognizes the existence of Sealand, Sealand is not a state under the theory's criteria. Sealand believes it has de facto recognition. De facto recognition is derived from actions and contacts between two states if they enter into a relationship on a political level
question of Sealand's sovereignty was not judged. These cases include a firearms incident in 1990, where Prince Roy fired upon the Royal Maritime Auxiliary vessel "Golden Eye". The vessel believed itself to be under attack and radioed the Thames Coastguard, and the vessel
Sealand has several ancillary features of a state, including a constitution, a flag, a national anthem, a national motto, postage stamps, currency (1 Sealand dollar equaling 1 US dollar), and passports. Forged Sealand passports (genuine passports are not for
about Sealand matters, it is not clear, in practice, whether the Tribunal constitutionally prescribed or the (perhaps ad hoc) tribunals Advocate-General calls are typical. Note that in any case, per the constitution, ultimate judicial power rests in the Sovereign. Statutes
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While Sealand was originally located outside British territorial boundaries, Britain extended its territorial water to 12 nautical miles in 1987, thereby encompassing Sealand. To date, however, the issue has not been formally challenged, although it is widely believed
choose Sealand is freedom. Sealand doesn't have any provisions regarding the government of traffic data, and has entered in to an agreement with HavenCo that says they never will. So long as a customer abides by the company's Acceptable Use Policy, which is
What is Sealand? It is a concrete fortress built in 1940 as a part of the British Empire’s air-defense infrastructure. The fortress was known as Roughs Tower. It rests in the North Sea, 9.6 kilometers, or six miles, offshore
Sealand and now is ready to turn his own "nation" into the world’s first "data haven." Due to the power - for good or ill - that could be wielded from within the borders of Sealand, Prince Roy and his island cyber
government tried to reclaim Sealand back in 1968, the year I was born, so it's very easy for me to remember. They wouldn’t have tried to bring Sealand back under its wing unless they coveted it for themselves. They feared what Sealand might one day become. It is a
Sealand has its own flag, passports, stamps and currency, which, as one might expect, is pegged to the U.S. dollar. Sealand’s passports are in great demand and have been forged by criminals. In 1968, a
Says Prince Roy: "Sealand could accomplish more if it had a greater level of world recognition. If you are part of a recognized national government, or know someone who is, we are interested in talking to other nations about the benefits of mutual recognition. Even if you
people's minds, and the more people who know that Sealand is a real place with real people and a real right to independence, the less Sealand will remain just a strange legal curiosity, and the more it will become a real world nation."
however, Sealand remains out of the legal reach of Britain and her Commonwealth. But Bates’ fortress is not out of the reach of 6 billion other citizens of the world who may wish to utilize her services.
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"The Principality of Sealand is up for sale. The 550 square meter steel platform boasts "uninterrupted sea views", complete privacy and has been mentioned on Slashdot in the past for its offers of hosting outside the jurisdiction of (some) traditional laws." sealand,
Sealand, one of the first things that happened was a change of international jurisdiction concerning such renegade actions.
Sealand is a bit of a running joke for the people of Harwich. I would contest their "uninterrupted sea views" as I'm fairly sure that the very brightly coloured (luminous yellow!) Hotel
Sealand is all but destroyed (Score:4, Interesting) by javaDragon (187973) on Monday January 08 2007, @09:01AM (#17507532) Homepage According to Sealand's official website ,
the laws of Sealand are, if you own it and you have no army? Is the army included, or do you have to put it together yourself? * *
as an aggressive action by the UK since Sealand was now entirely within UK borders and was considered by the British to be UK soil. Sealands response was to extend their borders to 10 miles as well
Risks: Drowning (the only way onto Sealand is by helicopter or pulley chair); kidnapping (Prince Michael Roy was taken in 1978, though he managed to escape); occasional threats of seizure (from the British, in 1968, from a group of Dutch and German "businessmen," in 1978).
No matter what Sealand sells for, its real value is priceless. http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/01/11/EDGC7N74Q01.DTL This article appeared on page B - 6 of the San Francisco Chronicle © 2007 Hearst Communications Inc. | Privacy Policy | Feedback | RSS
Since Roy of Sealand was still an English citizen, he was thus accused of extensive crimes in Britain and was summoned to an English court. The result of this lawsuit in Chelmsfort/Essex was a spectacular success for Sealand's claim to sovereignty
during the extension of sea rights, so Sealand's sovereignty was safely "grandfathered" in. Britain has no more right to Sealand's territory than Sealand has to the territory of the British coastline that falls within its claimed 12 nautical mile arc.
Sealand and warning shots were again fired. The ship's crew made complaints to British authorities and a newspaper article ran detailing the incident. Yet despite Britain's severe prohibition of firearms, British authorities have never pursued the matter. This is a
Sealand passport (less than 300 exist today) it was difficult for these to be easily detected as forgeries. The source of these forgeries was traced back to the same German man who was involved in the earlier attempt to take Sealand by force. Dubbing himself Mister
"The Principality of Sealand recognizes jus gentium and has undertaken to regulate any activity with a view to compliance with jus gentium and international law or to have it regulated." The existence of the Principality of Sealand as a state and the "de
jus gentium and have stated that the Principality of Sealand is a state based on international law and a number of acts undertaken by other states indicating their "de facto" recognition of Sealand. The United Kingdom's opinion would seem the most pertanent to the
Office", are told that Sealand is outside of British territory, and that the "Foriegn Office" should be contacted. A Nation For Sale While Sealand has been the pride and joy of Prince Roy and his family
The Principality of Sealand proclaims its own constitution and has adopted its own national flag, anthem, stamps as well as gold and silver coins denoting the Sealand Dollar. The Sealand Casino is the latest national treasure to celebrate The Principality's freedom.
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A Sealand Noble Title is available to those that choose to make a contribution to The Principality, bestowing loyal subjects with lord and ladyships. The latest Principality of Sealand developments can be found at its official digital newspaper, Sealandnews.com.
Principality of Sealand is surrounded by the sea. Technically, island is not quite accurate as the country is actually a platform in the sea, originally erected, not as an oil rig, but as a naval fort built
to re-take Sealand by force, the British government took legal action against Prince Roy and brought their case before a court. However, the court ruled that, since the tower lay outside British territorial waters, the British government had no jurisdiction over Sealand. While
throwing Sealand into a legal limbo which had the effect of freeing it from interference by the British government. Other European governments have followed the British and have taken a hands off approach of neither recognizing nor interfering with the Principality of Sealand.
Bay today announced that the government of Sealand is willing to enter negotiations with the group, which will be conducted by e-mail over the next few days. Although the likelihood of actually purchasing the platform is small, The Pirate Bay has a backup plan
Sealand is an abandoned World War II anti-aircraft platform in the Thames Estuary. It just outside the UK's 3-mile territorial water limit. In the mid 1960s it was occupied by a British businessman, Roy Bates, and his family
statement saying that in the British government's view Sealand remains British territory and that if there are grounds to suspect that its occupants have broken British law action will be taken. The official site is apparently www.sealandgov.com. Another site at http://www.fruitsofthesea.demon.co.uk/sealand/ is run by Roy Bates'
The nation of Sealand is composed of a steel and concrete platform anchored to the bottom of the sea off the coast of England, not in the Channel but in the North Sea. Once known as Roughs Tower, it was built

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