On 2 September 1967, the fort was occupied by Major Paddy Roy Bates, a British subject and pirate radio broadcaster, who ejected a competing group of pirate broadcasters.
Pada tanggal 2 September 1967, benteng diduduki oleh Mayor Paddy Roy Bates, seorang warga Britania Raya dan penyiar radio "bajak laut", who ejected a competing group of pirate broadcasters.