Regent Alali deposed by Commander Craigie; Britain recognises King Pepple

In 1837 Commander Craigie of the Royal Navy used naval force to depose Regent Alali of Bonny following the imprisonment of British officers the previous year. Britain simultaneously recognised the young William Dappa Pepple as King of Bonny. Pepple himself later reminded the Admiral that Britain had recognised him "as King of Bonny" in 1837, and that while he kept the treaties inviolate Britain should protect him from "undue or illegal interference".