Claim: Fort Dundas was constructed and proclaimed in 1824 on Trafalgar Day, celebrating the Battle of Trafalgar.
Evidence: The construction of a settlement began upon arrival on 27 September 1824. It was officially proclaimed on 21 October 1824, on Trafalgar Day. Trafalgar Day is the celebration of the victory won by the Royal Navy, commanded by Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, over the combined French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.