Port Yamal was the largest port in Telamon Islands during colonial times, built by the Ro Spaniards in the 16th century. It was located on the site of the present city of Iamala in the south of Malu province. Initially, it was managed by the colonists, trading with the Telamonians, but was later taken over by Rogaulia. In the 18th century, it was object of many fights and battles. After the battle for the port in 1811, it was almost completely destroyed and eventually began to decline, becoming one of the smaller ports. It was officially closed in 1863.
History
The port was built as a port in 1544 by the Ro Spaniards. It was used to broker trade with the southern Moai Dynasty warlords. When the Ro Spaniards discovered its strategic importance, the port was further expanded. This is when it got its name. It soon became one of the largest ports in Ro Spanish Telamon. It helped Ro Spain win the war against Ro-Portugal for influence in the region. In the late 16th century, the Ro Spaniards built a military fortress next to it. A town was also established, composed mainly of merchants and townspeople. In 1617, during the war between Keanu and Ro Spain, Keanu's troops laid siege to the port. It lasted a little over a month, when peace was made. Despite the creation of the Kingdom of Manakapa, the port remained in Ro Spaniard hands. During the second war with Ro Spain, Keanu considered besieging the port again, but eventually decided to take a different line of attack, which increased the size of his country. In the early 17th century, the port entered a golden age, becoming the largest port on Manakapa, but this period was eventually interrupted by the political isolation of the Kingdom of Manakapa. Only a few warlords remained who were willing to trade with the Ro Spaniards. The colonists decided to buy goods through middlemen, but this was not as effective as the earlier exchange.
Later, under Ikaika I, the Ro Spaniards resumed trade with the Telamonians, this time trading with the Kingdom of Manakapa. The port expanded again and once again became the largest port on the island, reaching another golden age. During the War of the Ro Spanish Succession, the port remained intact, as the soldiers had large supplies of weapons and ammunition and were well trained. Despite this, the Ro Spain lost the war on the Telamonian front, losing its importance. The Ro Spanish Empire previously had many colonies in the region, but most were lost due to the war. As a result, other merchants, mainly Netherbloxians, began to gain importance in Port Yamal. In 1731, the Ro Spaniards agreed to sell the port to the Rogauls, who tried to restore its golden age.
At the same time, they prepared for war with the Bloxians. Finally, in January 1749, the Bloxian army, together with the Kingdom of Manakapa, laid siege to Port Yamal. The port was heavily fortified at the time. It was not until the ninth month of the siege that food began to run out. The Rogaul soldiers in the port were sick and starving. Food and medicine were in short supply, and ammunition was running low. All ships were destroyed, making evacuation impossible. Desperate attempts were made to break the siege. The water froze, and instead of the expected wet season, winter came. A tuberculosis epidemic struck the town. The port finally surrendered on February 9, 1750, after more than thirteen months of siege. Three years later, peace was concluded and the port was taken over by the Bloxians. During the next war, after a dozen or so years, the Rogaulians regained the port, occupying it. In the following years, the port expanded slightly, although its decline began. The port was outdated and modernizations were expensive.
In 1811, during the Napoleonic Wars, the Bloxian navy shelled the port, leading to its destruction. The fortress was significantly damaged. Additionally, over time, the city that had developed around the port began to decline. In the second half of 1812, during the February Uprising, the rebels occupied the port. They decided not to rebuild it, but strengthened the fortress. After concluding peace with Rogaulia, the Telamonians built a harbor there to trade with the Bloxians. The Rogaulians took over the port again in May 1818, a few days after the fall of Malu City. In the following years, the Rogaulians stopped using the port. The fortress was dismantled. Only the harbor and the surrounding city remained of the port. During the August Uprising, the rebels failed to take over the harbour. It was occupied by the Kingdom of Manakapa army during the war of 1854. However, it was not used much. However, it played a key role during the evacuation of activists, politicians and civilians from Manakapa, which was carried out in the wake of the fall of Nohea. In early 1859, the harbour was destroyed. It was officially closed in 1863. There is now a harbour museum built on the site of the former fortress. On the site of the former harbour stands a harbour built in 1927.