Bunce Island Fort was Destroyed by a Coalition of Local Africans and Afro-Portuguese.

In 1728, the Bunce Island Fort, a significant trading post for the Royal African Company (RAC), was destroyed by a coalition of local Africans and Afro-Portuguese. This uprising was sparked by the actions of an overly aggressive RAC governor, whose policies alienated the local population. The fort remained in ruins until approximately 1750, marking a significant disruption in trade operations in the region. During the RAC's tenure, the firm of Grant, Sargent, and Oswald played a crucial role in provisioning the trading stations, facilitating the exchange of goods, primarily ivory, between European merchants and local traders. After the RAC abandoned Bunce Island, Sargent and his partners acquired the factory in 1748, repaired it, and shifted their focus to timber trading. They expanded their operations to nearby islands, including Batts, Bobs, Tasso, and Tumbu, and along the riverbanks, eventually becoming involved in the slave trade. The fort faced further destruction in 1779 when it was sacked by the French during the American Revolutionary War, highlighting the ongoing volatility and competition in the region's trade dynamics.